[RE-wrenches] Ibew is working to exclude C-46 contractor’s from installing Batteries.

[Max Balchowsky]

License Bond is now 15K


Max Balchowsky
Solar Electric Energy Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
C-10 422405
760-403-6810

"Building a Better Future For The Next Generation"



> On Mar 26, 2018, at 5:01 PM, James Rudolph <jamesrudolph99 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Aloha All,
> Does anybody know the requirements for the C-46? I would assume if you could qualify for that ( C-46) you could also qualify for a C-10 (C-13 Hawaii).
> The full license gives one the ability to do anything, and this seems like the way to go for versatility. "If you can't beat'em...join them."
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> C-10 - Electrical Contractor
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> An electrical contractor places, installs, erects or connects any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduits, solar photovoltaic cells or any part thereof, which generate, transmit, transform or utilize electrical energy in any form or for any purpose.
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> What is needed to qualify:
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> Applicants are required to have 4 years’ experience to qualify to take the exam. Experience must be at the journeyman, foreman or supervisor, contractor, or as an owner-builder.
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> All applicants must have a working capital of at least $2,500. In addition, all applicants must also file a bond with the Registrar in the amount of $10,000.
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> C-46 - Solar Contractor
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> A solar contractor installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs thermal and photovoltaic solar energy systems. A licensee classified in this section shall not undertake or perform building or construction trades, crafts, or skills, except when required to install a thermal or photovoltaic solar energy system.
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> James B. Rudolph
> Hawaii Unifed
> Director of  Energy
> ES Electrician # 10816
> NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-1
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> On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 3:02 PM, Jason Andrade <jason at westcoastsustainables.com <mailto:jason at westcoastsustainables.com>> wrote:
> Hi at this point I believe this is a California only issue, but I was contacted by CalSeia today and was asked to be involved in a discussion regarding a move where only a C-10 contractor can install a battery based system
> This was news to me but they sent me a pdf outlining the issue and I will read it over this weekend has anyone else heard about this?
> My instant response is what special training does the c10 have that the c46 doesn’t ?
> Jason Andrade
> West Coast Sustainables
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