APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR EXAMINATION OR RECIPROCITY BROWARD COUNTY CONTRACTOR LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

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1 Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department PERMITTING, LICENSING AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 1 N. University Drive, Room 302 Plantation, Florida APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR EXAMINATION OR RECIPROCITY BROWARD COUNTY CONTRACTOR LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN 1. To apply for a Journeyman Electrician license an applicant is required to have not less than FOUR (4) YEARS PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN THE ELECTRICAL FIELD. 2. AFFIDAVITS must be submitted to substantiate the above required experience by your present or former employer, of if no longer in operation, by attaching copies of your W-2 form. (Reciprocity applicants must submit all of the above). All letters and affidavits must be notarized. 3. Answer all questions in full, with sufficient detail to determine if you are qualified to take the examination. If not applicable indicate N/A. Attach additional sheets if necessary. 4. All applications must include TWO (2) RECENT PASSPORT size photos of the applicant. 5. Processing Fee: $ (non-refundable). If paying by check, make check payable to: Broward County Board of County Commissioners After the Board reviews this application, you will be advised of their decision via letter. Should your application be disapproved by the Board, this fee will NOT be refunded. Once approved, your contact information will be sent to the Gainesville Independent Testing Service, LLC ( GITS ) who will contact you to schedule your exams. Applicants are required to pass a trade exam with a minimum passing grade of 75%. Sec Complaints and disciplinary actions (b) No individual or business organization certified or pending certification under this chapter or any financially responsible officer shall: (1) Willfully, deliberately or negligently disregard or violate any provision of the Building Code or any state laws or regulations which directly relate to the practice of contracting or the ability to practice contracting; (18) Fail to maintain in full force and effect any insurance required by this chapter or the board; (Rev. 4/08) BP Broward County Board of County Commissioners Josephus Eggelletion, Jr. Sue Gunzburger Kristin D. Jacobs Ken Keechl Ilene Lieberman Stacy Ritter John E. Rodstrom, Jr. Diana Wasserman-Rubin Lois Wexler

2 Attach Two (2) 1½ x 1½ Photos APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION OR RECIPROCITY JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN BROWARD COUNTY CONTRACTOR LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK Today s Date *Social Security No. 1. Name Phone Home Apt. # State Zip Place of Birth Date of Birth Height Weight Hair Color Eye Color 2. Education Record - Circle Highest Grade Completed: Grade School High School Name Location College Name Trade School Location Degree Name Location Certification 3. Have you ever been convicted of any crime, other than a minor traffic violation? Yes No If yes, state where and what offense(s): 4. List all current Certificates of Competency you hold, and indicate if secured by examination or by other means. Original issuance date affidavits must be attached to application. Type of Certificate (Rev. 4/08) BP Page 2 of 5

3 Type of Certificate Type of Certificate Type of Certificate 5. Number of years served as: Apprentice Electrician Journeyman Electrician 6. List your employment record beginning with your most recent employer to show your practical experience in the electrical field, including all business(es), including addresses, that are/were owned, operated, or managed by you, and which you have had an active part during the past FOUR (4) years: Dates: From To Dates: From To Dates: From To (Rev. 4/08) BP Page 3 of 5

4 Dates: From To Dates: From To 7. Provide in detail your experience and capacity in which you served in the electrical business for which you are applying: 8. Are you aware that all answers made on this application constitute a sworn statement by you? l Yes l No STATE OF FLORIDA ) ) SS COUNTY OF BROWARD ) (Signature of Applicant) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of, 20, by, as of, a corporation/partnership, on behalf of the corporation/partnership. He or she is: l personally known to me, or l produced identification. Type of identification produced. (Seal) NOTARY PUBLIC: My commission expires: Print name: * NOTICE OF COLLECTING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS FOR GOVERNMENT PURPOSES The Florida Public Records Law (specifically section (5) 2.a., Florida Statutes (2007), provides that Broward County must give you a written statement describing the law under which the County is collecting your Social Security Number. The law may specifically direct the County to collect your Social Security number if the County finds that it is imperative to collect your Social Security Number. 1. Broward County Building Code Services Division must collect your Social Security Number for the following purpose: Conducting background checks relative to application for Certificate of Competency And 2. Broward County Building Code Services Division must collect your Social Security Number in the performance of a duty or responsibility the county must complete in accordance with the Law. While the Law does not specifically provide the County with the authority to collect your Social Security Number, it is imperative that the County collect your Social Security Number for the following purpose described in the Law: Conducting background checks relative to application for Certificate of Competency (Rev. 4/08) BP Page 4 of 5

5 A F F I D A V I T Date: Broward County Contractor Licensing and Enforcement 1 N. University Drive, Room 302 Plantation, FL l By Employer l Self Employed l Employer No Longer in Business This is to certify that: Is/was employed by: Address: From: to: Total length of time in the field was: The specific type of work performed consisted of the following: Remarks if any: I am the qualifier for the above mentioned firm or corporation and hold current Certificate of Competency Card #: issued by: As a Contractor. STATE OF FLORIDA ) ) SS COUNTY OF BROWARD ) (Signature of Applicant) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of, 20, by, as of, a corporation/partnership, on behalf of the corporation/partnership. He or she is: l personally known to me, or l produced identification. Type of identification produced. (Seal) NOTARY PUBLIC: My commission expires: Print name: (Rev. 4/08) BP Page 5 of 5

6 GITS: Gainesville Independent Testing Service EIS: Examination Information Sheet Journeyman Electrician - EBE1B Broward County Version Scope In order for an applicant to be eligible to receive certification from the board as a Journeyman Electrician he must demonstrate that he possesses the skill, knowledge and ability to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend and construct electrical systems and fire alarm systems in accordance with the building code and all other applicable codes and regulations. A person certified as a Journeyman Electrician by the board shall work as an employee of and under the supervision and direction of a Master Electrician. Examination Content Outline The Journeyman Electrician examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. The examination is a three (3) hour, open book exam that consists of 75 questions. Subjects: No. of Items General Theory 10 Chapter 1 7 Chapter 2 6 Chapter 3 9 Chapter 4 12 Chapter 5 5 Chapter 6 6 Chapter 7 3 Chapter 8 3 Chapter 9 5 Safety 9 Total: 75 Approved References 1. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), American Electricians Handbook, 1996, 13th edition, Croft/Summers 4. Ugly's Electrical References, 2002, Hart 04/08