How to Find Out How Long an Electrician Has Been Registered
Before hiring an electrician you want to make sure they have proper registration. Inviting someone into your home is unnerving enough; having that person work without experience can be a nightmare. You need to know how to make sure you are working with a professional and here is how you can find out.
79% of all electricians either work in construction or are self-employed. A licensed electrician should have at least four years of apprenticeship under their belt. During which they should have acquired 144 hours of in-the-class training and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of an experienced electrician. Yet, it is important to note that their education continues throughout their career.
One of the easiest ways to find out if a electrician is registered is to request that they show you their license. A valid license lets you know that the contractor has the hours of training and experience. This is because most states require that an electrician be licensed. Also, most states require a test be taken to asses their knowledge of electrical theory, the National Electrical Code and local and state electric and building codes.
Many states maintain comprehensive directories of licensed electricians, which can be browsed through by name, keyword, license number, as well as locality. Within these directories you can find your electrician's profile and possibly locate their length of registration. A successful search should bring you everything you need to know. If you are unable to find your electrician on a database call the licensing office for further questions.