ELECTRICIANS LICENSING

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ELECTRICIANS LICENSING

The Law in the State of Israel prescribes that whoever engages in the performance of electrical works must hold a valid electricity license appropriate for the class of electrical work. The performance of electrical works by whoever is not in possession of a license constitutes a criminal offense.

Presently, the Electricity Law defines "the Performance of Electrical Works" as the installation, inspection, change, repair or dismantling of an electrical facility including supervision of the performance of works as aforesaid and the drafting of technical plans for the performance thereof.

Additional links:

 Application to Obtain an Electricity License  Renewal of Electricity License

 Eligibility Conditions for Electricity License  The Electricity Law, 5714-1954

 The Electricity Regulations (Licenses), 5745-1985  Questions and Answers

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OBTAINING AN ELECTRICITY LICENSE

All the aforesaid is correct as at January 2015 and valid until the publication of an Order pursuant to Section 6 (d) (1) of the Electricity Law. The Order has not yet been published.

DETAILS OF THE SERVICE

There are various types of licenses for the performance of electrical works that are appropriate for the various classes of electrical works. Every electricity license expressly notes the powers of the electrician holding the license. The performance of electrical works and planning shall be carried out by an electricity license holder in accordance with the size of the facility.

A person wishing to obtain a license for the performance of electrical works must comply with the Conditions for Obtaining an Electricity License

To obtain information about work on electrical facilities you should apply to the Ministry of National Infrastructures Energy and Water

HOW TO OBTAIN THE SERVICE

The procedure for obtaining a license for electrical works comprises several stages: 1. Filing an application for a license

2. Examining eligibility for a license by the Director Responsible for Granting Licenses 3. A committee or professional talk – for an applicant for an inspector/engineer/practical engineer/technician-electrician license

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1. FILING APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE

Filing an application to obtain a license for the performance of electrical works is made

solely through an online form at the Internet site. Updated particulars should be completed on the form: e-mail address, Identity Number, mobile and other telephone numbers, and a copy of the identity card and documents testifying as to education in electricity, and experience and seniority in the performance of electrical works.

Online form – Application to Obtain a License to Engage in the Performance of Electrical Works

Guidelines for the Completion of Application Form to Obtain a License to Engage in the Performance of Electrical Works

After pressing the SEND key, the application number will appear. You should save this number for further clarifications.

When the application has been inputted, you will be sent an e-mail that your application has been inputted. There is the possibility of receiving confirmation application has been inputted by SMS to your mobile, via marking the appropriate box in the application form itself.

2. EXAMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR A LICENSE

The application is examined by the Electricians Licensing Unit. If the Director Responsible for Granting Licenses for Electrical Works approves the application, you will be sent an e-mail confirming this.

In cases where additional documents are required to be filed - you will be sent an e-mail to the address you entered in the application form.

You should scan the missing documents into the e-mail you received in this matter, and sent it to us.

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APPLICATION FOR RE-EXAMINATION AND APPEALS

If the Director Responsible for Granting Licenses for Electrical Works rejects the application, you will be sent an e-mail setting out the grounds for the rejection of the application. For further information about appeals and applications for re-examination

DURATION OF HANDLING THE APPLICATION

The response time to the application to obtain a license is 60 days from the date the application is filed.

The time for supplementing missing documents by the applicant – not included within the framework of the 60 days.

3. COMMITTEE OR PROFESSIONAL TALK

For an applicant for an inspector/engineer/practical engineer/technician-electrician license – the license is conditional upon attending a committee or a professional talk a summons to which will be sent to the e-mail address you entered in the application form. Criteria of the Committee / Professional Talk for Obtaining an Electricity License

4. PAYMENT OF FEE AND GRANT OF LICENSE

The license fee should be paid by one of the following methods: the Postal Bank or the Government Payments Service.

After the fee has been paid, the license will be sent by mail to the address as recorded in the Ministry of the Interior's Population Registry.

For Payment of the License Fee Fee Sums According to Type of License

At the instruction of the State Revenue Division at the Ministry of Finance – due to the drop in the Index there is no change in the electricity license fees tariff for 2015.

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THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RECEIVING THE SERVICE  Photocopy of identify card or passport

 Completion certificate /diploma

You should note the name of the education institution  Grades sheet

You should note the date of starting and completing the studies

 A translation into Hebrew of the grades sheet + diploma signed by a notary

 Engineers, practical engineers and technicians are required, in addition to the above-mentioned documents, to attach a certificate of registration in the Register of Engineers/Practical Engineers/Technicians in Israel. The date of registration and the certificate number should appear in the certificate.

 Confirmation of seniority signed by an electrician. For further information about proof of experience/seniority in the performance of electrical works

 Work log if any

TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS

Documents that are not written in Hebrew should be filed together with a translation into Hebrew of the document signed by a notary.

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CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING

ELECTRICITY LICENSE

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ELECTRICITY LICENSE

An electricity licence is granted to graduates of studies in electricity in the State of Israel and/or abroad according to two main criteria:

 The level of studies in electricity / education – graduates of supply systems studies.  Technicians/practical engineers/engineers – mandatory registration in the professional

register before filing the application to obtain an electricity license.

 Appropriate and proven experience in electricity (seniority) – in accordance with the license applied for.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR GRADUATES OF ELECTRICITY STUDIES ABROAD The Director Responsible for Granting Licenses for Electrical Works examines whether there is conformity / overlap between: the level of studies in electricity / education and proven and appropriate experience abroad and the level of studies required according to the Electricity Regulations in Israel.

Emphasis is placed on the grades sheet of the electricity subjects studied abroad.

UPGRADING LICENSE ACCORDING TO SENIORITY ABROAD

After the application has been filed, the license obtained, the fee paid and performance of electricity works in Israel has commenced – it will be possible to file a new application to obtain a license of a higher rank (upgrade.

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On the basis of proof of proven seniority in the performance of electricity works – 2/3 of the seniority period required in the Electricity Regulations as accumulated abroad

1/3 of the seniority period required in the Electricity Regulations as accumulated in Israel

An application to upgrade a license on the basis of seniority accumulated abroad may be filed only once!

CRITERIA FOR OBTAINING AN ELECTRICITY LICENSE

The contents of this table are correct as at February 2014.

With the entry into force of the provisions of Amendment No. 4 of the Electricity Law, the criteria shall be updated accordingly.

NOTES EXAMS PROVEN EXPERIENCE TYPE OF LICENSE TYPE OF CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

Adults Practical/Qualified

course Has successfully

passed the final examinations ____

Assistant A certificate testifying as to the

completion of a professional training course in electricity held by the Professional Training Division at the Ministry of Economy or under its supervision

Youth "

____ Assistant

A completion certificate from the Ministry of Education in the Electricity stream specializing in power systems

" ____

Assistant A professional certificate in

electricity awarded pursuant to the Apprentices Law 5713-1953

Industrial Youth "

____ Assistant

Graduate of an industrial school in the Electricity stream approved by the Professional Training Division at the Ministry of Economy

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As at the present date and subject to

the satisfaction of the Director for Granting License for

Electrical Works ____

Assistant Completion certificate / technician

diploma in professions affiliated to Electricity (power systems)

As at the present date and subject to

the satisfaction of the Director for Granting License for

Electrical Works ____

Assistant Completion certificate / practical

engineer diploma in professions affiliated to Electricity (power systems)

As at the present date, the application

will be examined by the Director for Granting License for

Electrical Works in accordance with the

grades sheet ____

Assistant Engineer diploma in professions

affiliated to Electricity (power systems) Has successfully passed the government final examinations of the Qualified Practical Engineers and Technicians / the Ministry of Education ____ Practical Completion certificate / technician

electrician diploma * Youth * Level of studies prescribed according to the conversion table published on the website ____

One year or two years as an

assistant -electrician (In accordance with the level of studies, see note)

* See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Practical

Completion certificate from the Ministry of Education in the Electricity stream in the specializing in power systems track

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Adults Has successfully

passed the final examinations One year as an assistant – electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Practical Completion certificate of

completion of qualified electricity course held by the Professional Training Division at the Ministry of Economy or under its supervision

____ Three years as an assistant – electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Practical A professional certificate in electricity awarded pursuant to the Apprentices Law 5713-1953

Industrial Youth Has successfully

passed the final examinations One year as an assistant – electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Practical

Graduate of an industrial school in the Electricity stream approved by the Professional Training Division at the Ministry of Economy the Professional Training Division at the Ministry of Economy or under its supervision

Has successfully passed the final examinations Two years as an assistant – electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Practical Completion certificate of

completion of practical electrician course approved by the

Professional Training Division at the Ministry of Economy or under its supervision

Presently there is no training for this

criterion Has successfully

passed the final examinations Five years under

the supervision of a mentor electrician Practical

Completion certificate of

completion of qualified electrician course approved by the

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passed the final examinations Four years under

Has successfully passed the examinations for obtaining a practical electrician's license held by the Examinations Unit of the Professional Training Division at the Ministry of Economy or under its supervision

passed the final examinations Six years under

Has successfully passed the examinations for obtaining a qualified electrician's license held by the Examinations Unit of the Professional Training Division at the Ministry of Economy or under its supervision Has successfully passed the government final examinations of the Government Technical Training Institute / the Ministry of Education ____ Qualified Completion certificate / diploma

of studies at a school for practical engineers in the Electricity stream

____ One year as a practical electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Qualified

Completion certificate / diploma of studies at a school for

technicians in the Electricity stream

Registration in the register of technicians as an electrical technician * Youth * Level of studies prescribed according to the conversion table published on the website ____ Two years as a practical electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Qualified

Completion certificate from the Ministry of Education of

completion of 12 years in the Electricity stream in the specializing in power systems track

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Adults Has successfully

passed the final examinations Two years as a practical electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Qualified Completion certificate of

Industrial Youth Has successfully

passed the final examinations Two years as a practical electrician or three years as an assistant electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Qualified

Completion certificate from the Ministry of Education of

completion of 12 years at an industrial school in the Electricity stream approved by the Division

passed the final examinations Five years under

the supervision of a mentor electrician and one year as a practical electrician Qualified Completion certificate of

passed the final examinations Seven years under the supervision of a mentor electrician Qualified

Has successfully passed the examinations for a qualified electrician held by the Examinations Unit of the Professional Training Division at the Ministry of Economy or under its supervision

____ ____

Chief An engineer electrician registered

in the Register of Engineers in the Electricity Section

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____ One year as a qualified electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Chief

A practical engineer electrician registered in the Register of Practical Engineers in the Electricity Section

____ Two years out of

which one year as a qualified electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Chief An electrician technician registered in the Register of Technicians in the Electricity Section

Has successfully passed the final examinations Two years as a qualified electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Chief Completion certificate of completion of chief electrician course approved by the

Professional Training Division at the Ministry of Economy or under its supervision Criteria and professional matters in the talk Press here *A professional

talk with the Director for Granting Electricity Licenses Two years as a chief electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Technician Electrician An electrician technician

registered in the Register of Technicians in the Electricity Section Criteria and professional matters in the talk Press here *A professional

talk with the Director for Granting Electricity Licenses Two years as a chief electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Practical Engineer Electrician An practical engineer electrician

registered in the Register of Technicians in the Electricity Section

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Criteria and professional matters in the talk committee Press here * A professional interview before the advisory committee to the Director for Granting Electricity Licenses Two years employment in strong flow electrical engineering / power systems * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Electrical engineer Strong flow electrical engineer

who is registered in the Electricity Division in the Register of

Engineers NOTES EXAMINATIONS PROVEN EXPERIENCE TYPE OF LICENSE TYPE OF CERTIFICATE

Demonstration of great and thorough knowledge in the following subjects:

1. Methods and equipment for examining electricity systems.

2. Earths and protective measures against electricity. 3. Protection in electricity systems. 4. It is recommended to show at least 10 inspections made accompanied by a Class 1 and higher licensing inspector.

* A professional interview before the advisory committee to the Director for Granting Electricity Licenses 5 years as a technician electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Inspector Electrician Class 1 Recommended to undergo inspector course before filing an application to obtain a license

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NOTES EXAMINATIONS PROVEN EXPERIENCE TYPE OF LICENSE TYPE OF CERTIFICATE

2. Earths and protective measures against electricity. 3. Protection in electricity systems. 4. It is recommended to show at least 10 inspections made accompanied by a Class 2 and higher licensing inspector

* A professional interview before the advisory committee to the Director for Granting Electricity Licenses 5 years as a practical engineer electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Inspector Electrician Class 2 Recommended to undergo inspector course before filing an application to obtain a license

2. Earths and protective measures against electricity. 3. Protection in electricity systems. 4. It is recommended to show at least 10 inspections made accompanied by a Class 3 and higher licensing inspector out of which 2 inspections at high voltage.

* A professional interview before the advisory committee to the Director for Granting Electricity Licenses 2 years as an engineer electrician * See proof of experience as specified on the website Press here Inspector Electrician Class 3 Recommended to undergo inspector course before filing an application to obtain a license

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NOTES EXAMINATIONS PROVEN EXPERIENCE TYPE OF LICENSE TYPE OF CERTIFICATE

The holder of a service electrician license may perform works within the field of expertise mentioned in the license for example: cooling and air conditioning systems, buildings maintenance. Service electrician Completion certificate of completion of service electrician course approved by the Professional Training Division or under its supervision in one of the fields of expertise prescribed in the Regulations

* The holder of a classified electrician license may perform electricity works on the basis of a particular type of electricity works in a factory or company in

accordance with the requirements of the specific facility at the factory / company

* Attach recommendations from the factory's electrical engineer * Attach a completion certificate from a classified course

Classified electrician for place of work / factories for particular work Completion certificate of completion of classified course approved by the Professional Training Division or under its supervision

* First aid course – mandatory to be held by the competent body therefor and that has been

approved by the Ministry of Health * Attach completion certificate from a high voltage classified course

* Attach a certificate from the factory's electrical engineer who trained the applicant and found him to be fit to operate the high voltage facility

* A sketch of the facility and its designation High voltage classified electrician Completion certificate of completion of classified high voltage course approved by the Professional Training Division or under its supervision

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PROOF OF EXPERIENCE OR SENIORITY

IN THE PERFORMANCE OF

ELECTRICITY WORKS

1. PROOF OF EXPERIENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRICITY WORKS

A. You should attach to the application confirmation of seniority testifying as to your professional experience in the performance of electricity works

You may attach more than one confirmation for the purpose of proving the period of seniority required by the Regulations.

The confirmation of seniority must be signed by the electrician recommending the license holder and state:

A specification of the electricity works you have performed and/or electricity plans you have drafted, the period of seniority (from date to date), the places of work/name of the

company where you worked, and particulars of the recommending electrician (his license number/type of license/address etc.).

For a specimen confirmation of seniority - Press here It is desirable to use this specimen.

B. An electrician wishing to upgrade his license

Confirmations of seniority testifying as to the performance of electricity works at least at the level of the permit of the license applied for.

For example: an electrician holding a qualified-electrician license (at the permit level of up to 80 amperes 3 phase) wishing to upgrade his license to a chief-electrician must attach confirmations of seniority testifying as to the performance of electricity works at least at the level of the permit of a chief-electrician (up to 250 amperes 3 phase) under the supervision of an electrician holding a license of the grade of chief-electrician and higher.

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C. A freelance electrician or one who has worked a particular period as a freelance

It is mandatory to attach:

 A copy of an Authorized Trader certificate.

 An affidavit signed by an attorney or notary specifying the performance of the electricity works and/or electricity plans you have planned, the seniority period (from date to date) and the places of work/name of the company.

and/or

 Confirmations of seniority (as specified above) signed by an electrician holding a license at the level of the license you request and higher.

2. APPLICANT FOR AN ELECTRICIAN LICENSE

Must attach a confirmation of seniority testifying as to two years experience in the performance of engineering projects and/or planning at the engineer-electrician level, signed by an engineer-electrician.

3. APPLICANT FOR AN INSPECTOR ELECTRICIAN LICENSE

Class 1 Inspector

Must attach a confirmation of seniority testifying as to 5 years experience as a technician-electrician.

It is recommended to show at least 10 inspections in low voltage facilities signed by a Class 1 inspector and higher.

Must attach a confirmation of seniority testifying as to 5 years experience as a practical engineer-electrician.

It is recommended to show at least 10 inspections in low voltage facilities signed by a Class 2 inspector and higher.

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Must attach a confirmation of seniority testifying as to two years experience as an engineer -electrician.

It is recommended to show at least 10 inspections in low voltage facilities out of which at least 2 are high voltage, signed by a Class 3 inspector.

4. APPLICANT FOR A HIGH VOLTAGE CLASSIFIED ELECTRICIAN Must attach:

 A detailed sketch of the electrical facility he is due to handle.

 A certificate testifying as to the completion of a course for operating high voltage systems, including a first aid course.

 Confirmation from the holder of an engineer–electrician license confirming that he has examined the applicant and found him to be fit for the operation of high voltage systems, and that he has personally trained you in all matters pertaining to the proper operation of the facility.

 Confirmation from the place of work testifying as to your being an employee in the requested field.

Serious warning! If the documents you have attached are discovered to be forged and/or not genuine, then all the measures as required by the Electricity Law and Regulations will be taken against you, including disqualification and/or restriction of the license.

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THE CRITERIA OF THE PROFESSIONAL

COMMITTEE OR TALK FOR

OBTAINING AN ELECTRICITY LICENSE

APPLICANT FOR A TECHNICIAN-ELECTRICIAN /PRACTICAL ENGINEER

ELECTRICIAN LICENSE

After filing your online application to obtain the license and its inspection by the Director for Granting Electricity Licenses (hereinafter: "the Director"), you will receive a notice to the e-mail address you noted in the application form whereby you will be summoned to appear for a professional talk before the Director.

Below are our recommendations in preparation for the professional talk:  Bring the Electricity Law and Regulations as well as plans you have drafted.  Prepare a brief description of your work in electricity.

In addition, you should prepare yourself on the following subjects:

 Knowledge of the Electricity Law and Regulations. A thorough understanding of the "Earths and Protective Measures Against Electricity at Voltage of up to 1000 Volts" Regulations – mandatory.

 You should understand the other issues connected to power systems such as: choice of protections, loading conductors etc.

FOR AN APPLICANT FOR AN ENGINEER-ELECTRICIAN LICENSE / INSPECTOR ELECTRICIAN 1,2,3

After filing your online application to obtain the license and its inspection by the Director for Granting Electricity Licenses (hereinafter: "the Director"), you will receive a notice to the e-mail address you noted in the application form whereby you will be summoned to appear before the Professional Advisory Committee.

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Below are our recommendations in preparation for the professional talk:  Bring the Electricity Law and Regulations as well as plans you have drafted.  Prepare a brief description of your work in electricity.

 For an inspector applicant – you should bring reports of inspections you participated in under the supervision of an appropriate inspector license holder.

In addition, you should prepare yourself on the following subjects:

 Knowledge of the Electricity Law and Regulations. A thorough understanding of the "Earths and Protective Measures Against Electricity at Voltage of up to 1000 Volts" Regulations – mandatory.

 The understanding of a schematic diagram of low voltage and high voltage electricity systems (high voltage – for applicants for an engineer-electrician or Inspector 3 license). You should be acquainted with the function of every element and item in the sketch.

For an applicant for an inspector license – in addition to all the aforesaid, you should know and thoroughly understand:

 Methods and process for an electrical facility inspection.

 Types of measuring instruments and their function (the measuring required and the appropriate instrument).

 Solution of common problems during inspections of a facility according to the level of license applied for.

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RENEWAL OF ELECTRICITY LICENSE

The renewal of an electricity license is for 3 years from the date of its expiry.

The license renewal shall be sent to your home automatically according to your address as updated at the Ministry of the Interior.

If you have not received the license renewal, you must contact us for the purpose of receiving it.

You must pay the license fee until the date stated therein. Non-payment on the due date will lead to a fine.

For your attention! Non-payment of the license fee for two years or more from the date it expires leads to the license being automatically revoked, and you must file a new online application to receive it.

For payment of the license fee

of license The fee sums according to the type

At the instruction of the State Revenue Division at the Ministry of Finance – due to the drop in the Index there is no change in the electricity license fees tariff for 2015.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. I have moved apartments, do I have to tell the Electricians Licensing Unit about

this for the purpose of receiving the license at the new address?

No. With effect from 15/1/12 the license and/or any other document will be sent to the postal address registered at the Population Registry.

Therefore, in order to receive the license and/or any other document you must immediately update the postal address at the Population Registry.

2. Several years ago I studied electricity at high school within the framework of the

Ministry of Education. I have lost my Matriculation Certificate, what should I do in

order to prove electricity studies in order to receive the license?

You must apply to the school where you studied and were examined and ask for a copy of the certificate/proof of studies in electricity. If the school has closed, the graduate must apply to the Examinations Department at the Ministry of Education in Jerusalem.

3. I am an electrician with 30 years seniority in the performance of electricity works.

If in view of my great experience can I engage in inspections of electrical facilities

and file an inspection report of an electrical facility?

Pursuant to the Electricity Regulations (Licenses) it is forbidden for you to engage in inspections of electrical facilities unless you have received an inspector license of Class 1/2/3, as required by the Regulations.

4. I am a graduate of the Ministry of Education and I am in possession of a

technological certificate comprising the following subjects at a cope of 5 study units:

electricity systems, and power systems command and control. What type of license

can I obtain?

You can progress in stages until you obtain a qualified-electrician license. At first you must file an application and then you can obtain an assistant license. After proof of seniority, one year's experience in the performance of electricity works you can file an application and after the discretion of the Director of Electricity Matters you can receive a practical license.

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After proof of seniority and two years' experience in the performance of electricity works as a practical electrician, you can file an application and after the discretion of the Director of Electricity Matters you can receive a qualified license.

5. I filed an application to receive a license and the Director for the Granting of

Licenses for Electricity Works rejected the application, how can I appeal this?

You can send a letter of reservation and further review to the Director for the Granting of Licenses for Electricity Works with a request to receive a license and specify all your arguments, including the addition of documents etc.. The request for further review should be sent to fax no.: 02-6243042 or to the postal address: 8 King David Street Jerusalem 9103101.

You can ascertain whether the letter has arrived by telephone 02-6662030/2, Sunday to Thursday between the hours 09:00 to 17:00.

Alternatively, pursuant to Section 8 of the Electricity Law, 5714 – 1954, whoever considers himself to be affected by the decision of the Director for Granting Electricity Licenses may appeal thereon before the Appeals Committee appointed pursuant to Section 7. This Appeals Committee sits at the Administrative Matters Court in Jerusalem.

6. I am a graduate of a practical electrician course under the supervision of the

Ministry of Economics, what type of license can I obtain?

You can progress in stages until you obtain a practical-electrician license. At first you must file an application and then you can obtain an assistant license. After proof of seniority, two years' experience in the performance of electricity works as an assistant-electrician, you can file an application and after the discretion of the Director of Electricity Matters you can receive a practical license.

7. I received a paper electricity license, is this a temporary license? When will I

receive the license on a plastic card?

The electricity license letter sent to the licensees is the formal letter which should be shown before whoever demands it after it has been paid, the validity of the license is specified on the letter.

The hard card is given during recent years as a service to the public (free of charge) however, the card is in addition to the formal letter.

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Due to budgetary constraints and technical problems the latest issues were stopped, but during the course of 2015 we will once again issue them. Notice thereof will be published on the website.

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What should I attach to the application form in order to obtain a license to engage

in the operation and performance of high voltage electricity works?

You should attach the following documents:

A. A government completion certificate of a high voltage course under the supervision of the Ministry of Economics. If you did not attend a first aid course within the framework of the high voltage course, you must provide a certificate from M.D.A. that you have undergone a first aid course.

B. A recommendation from the electrical engineer who is responsible for the high voltage facility, whereby he has examined you, coached you and has found you to be fit to operate and work on the facility of which he is in charge.

C. A detailed sketch of the high voltage electrical facility and its designation. D. The application must only be filed via your place of work, that is to say, you must

also attach to the application a document/letter from your place of work requesting the license for you and specifying the reasons therefor.

9. I received a new license for payment of the fee, the expiry date is until 31/3/2013,

when will I receive a license renewal?

The Licensing Fees Regulations that are published and prescribed by the Ministry of Finance prescribe that:

A fee should be paid for "Grant of a License" – that is to say a fee should be paid for the grant of a new license or for the grant of a higher ranking license than the one you had. A fee should be paid for "Renewal of a License" – renewal of a license is for 3 years! That is to say, to your question in February/March 2013 you will receive the renewal of your license for 3 additional years, and you will have to pay the fee for it.

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11. What should I do in order to receive a control-service electrician license for

elevators?

You should file an application via the online form on the website, and attach to the

application a certificate confirmed by the Ministry of the Economy testifying as to relevant studies in electricity. There is no need to prove experience or to attach confirmations of experience in electricity/other. Therefore, you should note in the online form that "I do not have professional experience in the performance of electricity works", because proof of experience is in accordance with the type of license applied for.

11. I filed an application to obtain an electricity license, and I received a summons to a professional talk with the Director for the Granting of Licenses for Electricity Works, what material should I go over?

Pursuant to Section 6 of the Electricity Law, 5714 – 1954 the Director has the authority to examine whether the applicant for a license has satisfactory practical experience in all matters pertaining to methods of using the license.

In preparation for the talk, we recommend that you go over the following subjects:  Knowledge of the Electricity Law and Regulations with emphasis on the "Earths and

Protective Measures Against Electricity at Voltage of up to 1000 Volts" Regulations.  You should thoroughly understand the significance of protective earthing, types of

calibration, choice of protections, loading conductors, etc.  It is recommended to prepare a brief description of your work.

 You may bring plans that you have made and/or a list of works you have performed and/or confirmations of works during the recent period from an electrician holding a valid license, and also any material or other item that you think proper that can assist in your application.

12. I filed an application to obtain an engineer-electrician license, and I received a

summons to the Director's Professional Advisory Committee, what material should I

go over?

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The applicant for an engineer-electrician license or an inspector electrician 1/2/3 license who has been summoned to the Director for Granting the License's Professional Advisory Committee:

 You may bring plans that you have made and/or a list of works you have performed and/or a copy of certificates/inspections you participated in, confirmations of works/inspections during the recent period from an electrician holding a valid license, and also any material or other item that you think proper that can assist in your application.

 It is recommended to prepare a brief description of your work.

 In preparation for the talk, we recommend that you go over the following subjects:

For an applicant for an Engineer-Electrician License

 The understanding of a linear schematic diagram of low voltage and high voltage electricity panels (high voltage – for applicants for an engineer-electrician license). You should be acquainted with the function of every element and item in the sketch.

 The understanding of an electricity infrastructure sketch in a low voltage and high voltage electrical facility (high voltage – for applicants for an engineer-electrician license). You should be acquainted with the function of every element and item in the sketch.  Acquaintanceship with the Electricity Regulations.

 Electricity panels (structure and requirements of the Electricity Law – "Panels of Voltage up to 1000 Volts" Regulations).

 "Earths and Protective Measures Against Electricity at Voltage of up to 1000 Volts" Regulations. You should thoroughly understand the significance of protective earthing, various types of calibration, etc.

 Principles in the selection of protections ("Loading and Protection of Insulated Conductors and Cables"), parameters of low voltage circuit breakers.

 Switching equipment and high voltage measuring equipment (types, operating principles, typical parameters) – for applicants for an engineer-electrician license.

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For an applicant for an inspector license – in addition to all the aforesaid:

 The electrical facility inspection procedure.

 Types of measuring instruments and their function (the measurement required and the appropriate instrument).

 Theoretical and practical principles in the inspection of the fault loop, continuous resistance, earthing, resistance, insulation of cables, conductors, electrode resistance relative to the general ground mass.

 Solution of common problems during the performance of inspections in a low and high voltage facility (high voltage – for inspector 3).

13. I have changed my e-mail address. What should I do?

If your e-mail address is different from the one you entered in the application to obtain the license you should contact the Unit and notify them of the new address.

14. I have received a letter renewing my license for another 3 years, but at the same

time I filed an application to receive a higher ranking license.

I presently hold a license that I have paid for and that is valid until 31.3.14.

Until I receive a reply – and in the hope that it will be positive, does the renewal of the license I received constitute a valid license?

Pursuant to Section 3(b) of the Electricity Regulations (Licenses), 5745-1985: "the license shall be valid after it has been signed by the Director and stamped with the stamp of the Postal Bank confirming payment of the fee prescribed in these regulations for the license or for its renewal".

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15. I hold a renewal of the electricity license for 3 years, but I have not yet paid the

fee for it, and the latest date for payment stated in the license has passed.

1. What should I do?

2. Is it possible to cancel the increased fee/fine?

1. You should apply to the Electricians Licensing Unit so that they can issue you with a copy of the electricity license. Pursuant to the Electricity Regulations (Licenses), 5745-1985, the license fees are prescribed by the State Revenue Division at the Ministry of Finance, which prescribes that when the license holder pays the fee for renewal of the license for 3 years, after the determining date (30 April), that is to say the latest date for payment stated in the license, he must pay an increased fee, fine.

2. According to the directives of our office's legal department, there is no discretion in the cancellation of the increased fee/fine, not even ex gratia.

16. I am a graduate of a qualified electrician course under the supervision of the

Ministry of the Economy, what type of license can I obtain?

You can progress in stages until you obtain a qualified-electrician license. At first you must file an application and then you can obtain an assistant license. After proof of seniority, one year's experience in the performance of electricity works you can file an application and after the discretion of the Director of Electricity Matters you can receive a practical license. After proof of seniority and two years' experience in the performance of electricity works as a practical electrician, you can file an application and after the discretion of the Director of Electricity Matters you can receive a qualified license.