Classifications For The Specializations Of Residential Electrical Contractors

By Arthur Butler


Electrical contractors are those business people or business firm that perform any specialized work in relation to the installation, design, and maintenance of a certain electrical system. They are different from electricians. Electricians are individuals and contractors are companies that employ a certain individual or electrician. Both of them are licensed and are insured for a safe and proper business operation. They protect the employees and as well the home or business owner from any insurance liabilities. But these kind of requirements may vary from different states.

Contractors are classified into three types and the classification is based on work performances. Residential electrical contractors Plattsmouth are classifies into a line or an outside, an inside, or an integrated building system or IBS contractor. The line or an outside contractor is in charge for power transmissions and distribution lines with high voltages. They maintain and build infrastructures necessary for delivering electricity which is generated by a power plant through a line and substation series with high voltages.

The inside contractor will provide electricity towards any structure within the boundary line of properties. It includes the substations and the outdoor lighting. They have current specifications under construction guidelines. And this allow them to serve as prime contractors in all electrical and cabling maintenance, design, and installation.

The contractor for integrated building system works for the installation of low voltages like climate controls, energy efficient lighting, fiber optics, security systems, back up powers, wireless networks, and telecommunications. They contain specialized skills in system controls integration. They also work for maximum energy efficiently and building performance.

Contractors will employ individual workers and will classify them according to the capacity of work. The capacity depends upon the experience or training level. The levels include the estimator, project supervisor, apprentice, and journeyman. The apprentice will be receiving an on the job training and they also have some classroom discussions. These are conducted by a licensed master electrician or journeyman. The apprentices are taught about the modification, installation, maintenance, and on repairing power and lighting systems. The program will last for about three or five years. An apprentice also earns wages from trainings.

A journeyman is the one who installs, repairs, modify, and maintain the lighting and power systems. They also read the blueprints, terminate the cables, install and troubleshoot the control wiring of drawings. They completed the program for the apprentice and they are holding a license as a journeyman. They also supervise the apprentice.

The estimator will be calculating the projects costs and duration. The costs may include overhead, materials, and labor. The estimates will be submitted as bid for project. These also serve as guidelines for project schedule and budget.

A project supervisor is the one who oversees all the work forces. They are the ones who will encourage employees for a safe and a high quality work. They monitor the progress in order to meet the deadlines and also submit all needed forms and reports.

One last important requirement for the contractors to have in almost all countries is following National Electrical Code. This must be done to ensure systems work in safe manner. It is a model code that is adopted for the installation of electrical system for keeping people safe when they deal with electricity hazards.




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