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National
Electric Code Course Update
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 3¾ hours each or as
two full-day sessions of 7½ 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
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