National Electric Code Course Update
Current Course Dates, Locations & Registration
Toll free: 888-817-8895
Every three years, the Michigan Electrical Code is updated, and in order to maintain one's electrician license, journey or master, one must fulfill requirements of learning the new code . In order to learn the new code, several State approved update courses have been created for electricians.
Master and Journey electricians must include a certificate of completion of an approved Code Update course with their renewal for their 2006 license. Courses must include changes to the National Electrical Code and the Michigan Residential Code as well as Part 8 of Public Act 230 of 1972. Two M.S.U. courses are offered that meet State requirements.
Code Update 15 hour Course: This course is offered in various locations throughout Michigan by several State approved instructors. This course only includes explanation of changes to the National Electrical Code, the Michigan Residential Code, and Part 8 of the Construction Code Act. Handout material is provided, however, the participant must provide a personal copy of the National Electrical Code. The course includes code practice at finding answers to common wiring questions. Some classes are offered as four sessions 3 3/4 hours each or as two full-day sessions of 7 1/2 hours each. For course schedule, cost, and registration information please call 888-817-8895. The course is also approved for 1.5 Continuing Educations Units (CEUs).
Michigan Electrical Code Review: This is a 30 hour course consisting of ten 3-hour sessions offered one session per week. The course is offered in various locations throughout Michigan by several State Approved instructors. Covered are the changes to the National Electrical Code, the Michigan Residential Code, and Part 8 of the Construction Code Act. The course also covers the Electrical Administrative Act. This is an excellent course in learning to use the National Electrical Code and the Michigan Residential Code. The course is designed for apprentice electricians, licensed electricians, inspectors, and engineers. It is an excellent course for journey and master license exam preparation. The course covers the entire National Electrical Code and includes homework to help the participant find answers and work problems commonly encountered in everyday wiring. For course schedule, cost, and registration information please call 888-817-8895. The course is approved for 3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This is also an approved course for those who are required to take a course in fundamentals and Code for the State license retake examination. Electrical inspectors who attend all sessions can receive 15 technical, 12 specialty, and 3 plan review units required under Public Act 54.
Courses will most likely be offered in the following locations:
- East Lansing
- Kalamazoo
- Port Huron
- Southfield