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A company or individual licensed to do electrical installation, remodel, and/or maintenance. A contractor is usually licensed by a state or regional Registrar of Contractors, they pay an annual licensing fee, and have to obtain a bond and insurance. They also have to have a business license. Some contractors operate without a license, but in most areas this is illegal.
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An electrical contractor is someone who has been trained extensively to install and maintain electrical components and systems. Often times, you will find an electrical contractor on a construction project. Electrical contractors specialize in various areas, such as line electricity contractors, inside electricity contractors, and integrated building system (IBS) electricity contractors. Line electricity contractors work on a power plant to work with installation, repair, and management. Inside contractors work in both commercial and residential properties; these contractors do almost all types of electrical work. IBS electrical contractors work on installing, fixing, and removing wiring in telecommunication services along with working on wireless network and back-up power in high tech equipment.
There are differences between an electrician and an electrical contractor. To begin, an electrical contractor is the person who works more closely with building crews and home builders during the construction phase of a building. They are responsible for keeping the project within budget and staying on task with the timeline of completion. A major difference between an electrical contractor and an electrician is that typically an electrical contractor has experience in the business and financial sides of electrical contracting. Additionally, an electrical contractor is in charge of a group of electricians. They hire electrician crews and supervise their work during the installation phase of a project.
At Schaffhouser Electric, we have many qualified electrical contractors who are looking forward to working with you on your next project. Contact us to set up an appointment.
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How do you get electrical contractor license in gujarat?
I get Electrical contractor license, so what can in do.. and what formalities for..
Is there an electrical contractor within 10 miles of Hershey, PA?
There is an electrical contractor online http://www.integralelectrical.ca/ that is the link.There is no electrical contractor within 10 miles of Hershey, PA.
What is the job of an electric contractor?
An electrical contractor is someone employed to work on electrical items either in the home or at a place of work. The contractor needs to be accredited
Any schools that an electrical contractor license?
State Electrical Contractor Licensing Boards ... 1 year as a full-time electrical instructor at an approved college, university, or trade school or .... oath, disclosing the master electrician's affiliation with any other electrician electrical contractor
What is subcontract?
A main building contractor will be contracted to build a house or houses. The main building contractor may then contract all the electrical work to an outside electrical company. The electrical company becomes a sub-contractor. There can be several sub-contactors on the building site.
What is the difference between contractors and general contractor?
a general contractor is who is license with a general building license (b) and is permitted to take jobs in whole a contractor or specialty contractor are the contractor that specialized in one trade only and are permitted to take only special trades on the job for example an electrical contractor can only take electrical job
Is there a difference between an electrician and an electrical contractor?
An electrical contractor may or may not be an electrician, but they must have electricians to fulfill their contracts. Often the contractor is familiar with the business side of the industry rather than the hands on work.
Do you have to have electrical license to work on a light fixture as a contractor?
An electrical contractor has to have a contractors licence. A home owner can work on his own lighting fixtures. In the fluorescent fixtures now there is a quick connect plug that allows maintenance men to change ballasts without having to have an electrical licence. For maintenance men to qualify they have to be shown the correct procedure to change out a ballast from a qualified licenced person. This is usually a certified electrician.
Who can you get to fix your electrical problems?
I'm a licensed electrical contractor in California i can fix it if your in California.
How do you get onto electrician apprentaship?
Contact an electrical contractor
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Electrical Contractor Clearwater Business Description: Electrical Contractor Clearwater For a Clearwater Electrician, Pinellas Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Electrical Service, Call us first. Prompt Service Fair Pricing Licensed & Insured Master Electrician Electrical Troubleshooting, Remodel, Small jobs, Large Jobs, For all your electrical needs Also available Weekends
What types of work can a general electrical contractor complete?
General Electrical Contractors can take care of any electrical issues that may arise in your single family home. When it comes to large scale commercial and residential dwellings, you will need a commercial electrical contractor.
