Mr B

Hi all,

any UK electricians working in the U.S.
How did you find the transition? Rules, codes, etc.
Any info would be gratefully appreciated.

Good luck to you all!!!

Patrick

You will be back at square one, you won't be able to work unless you get US certificates to say you know the US codes and regulations. You will probably have to go back to school.

Patrick

jeninifer

My husband wasn't a certified electrician in the UK, but rather more of a "handy man" type.

My father is a certified electrician in the States. He and Philip have spent hours mulling over the similarities and differences.

Although they have been able to work together on many things I'm sure Patrick is right about having to essentially "start over" regarding certifications, etc. I'm also quite sure that many of the codes and inspections vary from state to state and maybe even city to city.

www.delmar-learning.com/ journeyman_electrician_exam.htm or www.electricianeducation.com/ might offer an answer or two to your questions.

You also might have luck searching for the Electrican's Board in the state you plan to reside in.

Good Luck

Rete

Bear in mind that in certain major cities, such as New York and its outlying suburbs, an electrician that wishes to work in the construction area, rather than in private industry, will have to join a union. Some unions require sponsorship in order to get in.

Rita

Mr B

Thanks for the info

I have an industrial background (none of that housebashing nonsense), the
feedback I seem to be getting is that certification of the N.E.C. is mainly
required from installation companies.
I am currently reading the N.E.C. which is proving to be very similar to the
I.E.E. regs, so I guess I might have time for that bacon buttie after all.
How I miss good bacon !!!

Cheers,
Mr B

"pondhopper" wrote in message
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    > It depends how you go for things
    > I am an engineering manager and have secured a project engineers
    > position if and when TSC get off their backsides.
    > I agree that not knowing the US codes can make things difficult but as
    > our codes etc (UK) are generally more substantial than the US codes then
    > maybe you should be trying for a supervisors job instead of a
    > "sparkies" job??
    > Look what you are good at, any Special knoweldge and aim high, They can
    > always offer something less and you will be happy.
    > Having studied the so called "standards" in the USA then the Brits can
    > beat all of them without breaking sweat and still have time for a
    > bacon buttie.
    > You can always study while you work.
    > Charles
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jeninifer

Oh my lord.

I thought my husband was nuts when he spoke of chip "butties."

Are you nuts, too?

I am oh so American.

Jen

katesuiter1

LOL!!!!! I think I'm REALLY nuts!!!! Reading that has made my mouth water, and now I'm craving for a fried egg, bacon, and chip buttie, smothered in brown sauce!!! Slurp!!
Kate. xxxx