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Welcome to the Frequently
Asked Questions, if you have a question that isn't addressed here
contact the webmaster so it can be added.
webmaster
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Q: What
is
your service area?
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A: AW Schell services
the greater Seattle/Tacoma/Puget Sound
area, as well as the Spokane area, the main areas of western
Washington, as well as the Idaho panhandle.
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Q: Do you give
estimates and what do you charge for an estimate?
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A: Yes, we
will gladly give you an estimate, at no
charge.
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Q: Are your
electricians qualified?
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A: Absolutely!
All of our journeymen are licensed
by the state of Washington and
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are required to take
continuing education credits to keep
themselves updated.
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Q: What is the
difference between an 'electrician' and an 'electrical contractor'?
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A:
"Electrician" is a
general term that refers to a person who installs or
repairs electrical wiring and devices. In most states, an electrician
typically has
on-the-job, military or vocational-school training that qualifies him
or her to take a
state-sponsored examination resulting in certification of competency.
Once certified, an
electrician can legally perform work for others, but even then most
state laws permit
certified electricians to work only for other electrical professionals
— namely,
licensed electrical contractors.
Electrical
contractors normally
are the only people inside or outside the
building trades allowed to solicit electrical work from clients, obtain
permits and assume
overall responsibility for electrical installations and repairs. They,
too, must meet
specific requirements and pass appropriate examinations qualifying them
to perform their
jobs. In most states, general construction contractors are not
permitted to act as
electrical contractors unless they qualify for the position separately.
Electrical
contractors typically
are licensed rather than certified. However,
licensing by itself does not permit an electrical contractor to
actually perform
electrical work; for that, the contractor must also be a certified
electrician.
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