12-26-2009, 04:04 PM
Cat,
According to the DCCA there are two levels of plumbing licenses, PJ and PM. A PM (Master Plumber) needs two years experience as a PJ (Journeyman Plumber) which requires 5 years experience as an apprentice.
Electrical is similar, but there are additional categories for industrial and maintenance. An EJ (Journeyman) can work with an apprentice but cannot direct other Journeymen. An ES (Supervisory Electrician) can direct other Journeymen.
Only an Electrical Contractor can pull permits and call for inspections. To be an electrical contractor you need to be an ES or hire an RME (and go through the paperwork nightmare.)
AFAIK there are no state or county rules for apprentices.
Jerry
According to the DCCA there are two levels of plumbing licenses, PJ and PM. A PM (Master Plumber) needs two years experience as a PJ (Journeyman Plumber) which requires 5 years experience as an apprentice.
Electrical is similar, but there are additional categories for industrial and maintenance. An EJ (Journeyman) can work with an apprentice but cannot direct other Journeymen. An ES (Supervisory Electrician) can direct other Journeymen.
Only an Electrical Contractor can pull permits and call for inspections. To be an electrical contractor you need to be an ES or hire an RME (and go through the paperwork nightmare.)
AFAIK there are no state or county rules for apprentices.
Jerry