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An electrician is a Tradesman specializing in electrical wiring of buildings and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the installation of new electrical components or the maintenance of existing electrical infrastructure. TERMINOLOGY In the U.S.A electricians are sometimes referred to as Inside Wireman as opposed to Outside Linemen who work on electric utility company Distribution systems at higher voltages. "Electrician" is also used as the name of a role in Stagecraft , where electricians are tasked primarily with hanging, focusing, and operating Stage Lighting . In this context, the Master Electrician is the show's chief electrician. Although Theater Electricians routinely perform electrical work on stage lighting instruments and equipment, they are not part of the electrical trade and have a different set of skills and qualifications from the electricians that work on building wiring. TRAINING AND REGULATION OF TRADE In most countries, the job of an electrician is a regulated trade for safety reasons due to the many Hazards of working with electricity, requiring testing, registration, or licensing. Licensing of electricians is controlled through government and/or professional societies. JIB (UK) For electricians in the Construction Industry the JIB Electrotechnical Certification scheme provides Certification and Qualification for the Electrical Contracting Industry (ECA) for an annual fee. JIB is in place to regulate and control Employment of electricians in the construction industry. It is Responsible for Skill levels, proficiency, wage levels and welfare benefits of its members. United States In the United States licensing requirements for construction work are controlled by local building officials. Typically, certain types of electrical work are only Permitted to be performed by a Journeyman or Master electrician. The requirements for becoming a journeyman or master electrician, and the types of work they are permitted to do, vary between states; however, there are often interstate reciprocity agreements. Not all states offer a statewide journeyman or master electrician license. |
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