(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the occupation trade of journeyman electrician in the installation, alteration, maintenance or repair of electrical wiring equipment, apparatus or fixtures for light, heat, power or medical purposes where the electromotive force exceeds 30 volts in or about buildings or structures within the city without having first taken the examination and obtained a license as herein provided. This provision shall not apply to helpers and apprentices, provided the work as they may do is performed under the direction and supervision of licensed journeyman electricians who shall be on the premises at all times when the helpers or apprentices are performing the work on the premises.
(B) An applicant, in order to qualify for examination for a journeyman electrician license, shall have attained the age of 18 years and shall be able to show 4 years of practical experience in the type of electrical construction or maintenance work for which a license is required. In lieu of 4 years of practical experience, an applicant shall present evidence of a total of not less than 4 years in a combination of practical experience and training at a recognized trade or technical school, provided this includes a minimum of 1 year practical experience. Evidence in writing from employers and technical schools shall be submitted by the applicant, showing type of work performed and length of time employed. All applicants shall submit to an examination as provided.
(Prior Code, § 7-70) (Ord. 50, passed 1-4-1968; Am. Ord. passed 3-15-1973; Am. Ord. 78-2, passed 3-16-1978)