1. What classes do you offer?

 

• License Renewal - 4 hours for all electricians ($60)

• Exam Prep Course - 40 hours ($400)

• OSHA - 10 hours ($110) and 30 hour Construction Safety Class ($240)

 

2. How do you become an electrician?

 

• Pay TDLR for apprentice license (1-800-803-9202 or 1-877-783-3926)

• Start working for electrical contractors

 

3. Do you offer beginner's classes for electricians?

 

• Not at this time - contact IEC, Lamson Institute, St. Phillips, South Texas Electrical JAIC

 

4. When is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) required for electrical work?

 

The City of San Antonio requires electrical plans to be sealed by a professional electrical engineer registered in the state of Texas for any of the following:

• All Group A (Assembly)  -  Theaters, Restaurants, Bars, Churches, Stadiums, etc.

• All Group E ( Educational)  -  Day Care, Grades 1st  - 12th, Religious Educational Rooms, etc.

• All Group I  (Institutional )  -  Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Social Rehabilitation Facilities, etc.

• Buildings and structures over three stories or more in height

• Buildings and Structures 5,000 square feet or more in area

• Installation or alterations of any equipment on the customer point of delivery rated over 400 amps at 250 volts or less.

• Installation or alteration of any equipment on the customer point of delivery rated over 200 amps at greater than 250 volts.

• Any system above 600 volts or

• When required by the Texas Engineering Practice Act.