Working Beyond the Scope of a License.

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Maine has additional state-specific resources including laws, rules, and most common electrical law violations based on the 2020 National electrical Code (NEC).

See below section or click on the following link to view all of the most common electrical violations in Maine: Common Law Violations

Common 2020 National Electrical Code Violations:

  1. Working beyond scope of license. [Electrician’s Examining Board Rules Ch. 125]

A journeyman, helper or apprentice electrician cannot work for themselves. They must be in the employ of a master or limited licensee. A person licensed as a limited electrician can work only within that scope of that particular license. A limited license does not equate to another license such as a journeyman or helper. For example, a person licensed as a limited to house wiring electrician can only work on a “commercial” project if they also have a helper or journeyman license and are in the employ of a master.

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Working Beyond the Scope of a License.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

Which of the following is true in Maine?

A: A journeyman, helper or apprentice electrician cannot work for themselves.
B: A journeyman electrician may work for themselves.
C: A person licensed as a limited electrician can work in any occupancy type, and on any voltage or size of electrical job.
D: A limited license equates to all other licenses such as a journeyman or helper.
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