Electrician Career Introduction Flashcards
Notes from class 1 & 2
What authority regulates Washington state electrician licenses?
Labor & Industries (L&I)
What authority regulates Idaho state electrician licenses?
Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
What are the levels of electrician licenses in Washington?
EL01 - General electrician (Journeyman)
EL02 - Residential
EL03 - Pump and irrigation
EL03A - Domestic well
EL04 - Signs
EL06 - Limited energy systems
EL06A - HVAC/refrigeration
EL06B - HVAC/refrigeration - restricted
EL07 - Nonresidential maintenance
EL07A - Nonresidential lighting maintenance and lighting retrofit
EL07B - Residential maintenance
EL07C - Restricted nonresidential maintenanc
EL07D - Appliance repair
EL07E - Equipment repair
EL10 - Door, gate, and similar systems
How often does an National Electrical Code book get released?
Every 3 years. (2017. 2020. 2023)
What is the requirement for journeymen to renew their licences?
24 hours of Continuing Education Units every 3 years
What is the approximate average pay per hour of Idaho and Washington?
Idaho: $32/hr
Washington: $65/hr
How many apprentices can be assigned to a journeyman in Washington and Idaho?
Idaho: 2:1
Washington: 1:1
How many apprentices can be assigned to a journeyman for a specialty license in Washington and Idaho?
Idaho: 4:1
Washington: 2:1
What are the six main methods of electrical generation?
- Hydro
- Wind
- Fossil fuels
- Solar
- Nuclear
- Natural gas
What is the standard voltage for residential systems?
120v/240v single phase
What is the standard voltage for commercial systems?
277/480v three phase
What are the two main methods of mounting a transformer?
Pad-mount and pole-mount.
What amperage is typical for residential?
200A (typical)
100A
60A (apartment)
What is the approximate pay rate for residential, commercial, and industrial electricians?
Residential: $30/hr
Commercial: $45/hr
Industrial: $60/hr
What is one of the most lucrative electrical work and why?
Service. Because it includes sales.
What is the maximum amount of load you should generally use from a system?
83% for residential
100% for commercial
120% for industrial
What is a white wire typically?
Grounded (Neutral)
What is a black wire typically?
Ungrounded (hot)
What is a green wire typically?
Grounding (green)
What is the slang for non-metallic sheath wiring and where should it only be used?
Romex
Residential
What is AHJ?
Authority Having Jurisdiction
What states have reciprocity with Idaho?
Colorado, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
What states have reciprocity with Washington?
Oregon
