License Qualifications Info needed - Electrician Talk - Professional Electrical Contractors Forum

static1 · 02-07-2008, 04:20 PM

First, thank you very much "JB" for pointing this site out.
I’m in Philadelphia but not as an electrician. Previously, I worked as an electrician’s helper in several States. I accumulated several thousand hours. I changed careers but wish to return to electrical work and want to be proper. Can I use these hours to qualify for the “8,000 hours of documented practical experience of work on electrical systems” required by the licensing board? Am I reading this correctly?

Celtic · 02-07-2008, 04:58 PM

I posted this on another forum so don't take some of it being directed at you.
Grab what info/links are useful to you.

Formalize Electrical Training

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In December 2006, Philadelphia Councilman Juan Ramos introduced an amendment to Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code, “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions.” The amendment would add a new Chapter, “Certified Electricians and Telecommunications Technicians,” which proposes that electricians and telecommunications technicians performing work in the city have at least 10,000 hours of documented, full-time practical experience working on electrical or telecommunication systems and have completed an apprenticeship program.
Those who have owned a business for at least seven years or have six years of documented experience would be exempt from the requirements. Currently, the City of Philadelphia requires only one individual with an electrical contractor's license per firm. That person may then hire other workers, regardless of their training or experience.

Looks like 10,000 hours or six years of DOCUMENTED full time experience.

City of Philadelphia

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§9-3104. Electrician Certificates and Electrician Apprentice Permits.
(1) Electrician Certificates. To obtain an Electrician’s Certificate pursuant to this Chapter, an applicant must pay an application fee of $150 and comply with (a) or (b) or (c) of this subsection:

(a)New Applicant.
Provide documentation that the applicant has successfully completed a Registered Electrician Apprenticeship Program as defined by § 9-3101(5) of this Chapter and pass an examination for an Electrician’s Certificate as prescribed by the Department; or

(b)Reciprocity.
Meet the qualifications for reciprocity pursuant to §9-3106 of this Chapter; or

(c)Grandfathered.
Meet the requirements of §9-3107 of this Chapter during the one-year grace period established by that section and apply for such certification within the time frame specified in that section.

§9-3107. Grace Period for Transition to Full Certification Requirements.
(1) No person shall be required to possess any certificate or permit mandated by this Chapter in the first 180 days from the effective date of this Chapter. During the period from 181 days after the effective date of this Chapter through one year after the effective date of this Chapter, no person shall be required to possess any certificate or permit mandated by this Chapter provided he or she has submitted the necessary certificate or permit application and required supporting information within 180 days from the effective date of this Chapter.

You might have missed the grace period ?

I could be wrong...here is the application if you can use it.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR or ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR APPLICATION

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static1 · 02-07-2008, 06:46 PM

Thanks Celtic,
It is a great help. I saved all my paystubs so not sure if that is what the City considers "Documented" when i was working back-in-the-day someone told me to save these paystubs as proof i had hands on experience for when i wanted to qualify.