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How Do I Renew My Wisconsin Electrical License?

Mar 07, 2018

3 Steps to Renew My Wisconsin Electrical LicenseStep 1 - When Does My Wisconsin Electrical License Expire: Wisconsin electrical licenses expire every 4 years on June 30th for Journeyman Electricians, Master Electrician, Certified Electrical Inspectors and UDC Electrical Inspectors. If you hold one of these Wisconsin electrical licenses it will...

How Do I Renew My Georgia Electrical License?

Mar 07, 2018

3 Steps to Renew My Georgia Electrical LicenseStep 1 - When Does My Georgia Electrical License Expire: Georgia electrical licenses expire every year on June 30th. In order to continue working, you will need to renew your Georgia electrical license and complete continuing education courses before it expires on June...

How Do I Renew My North Carolina Electrical License?

Mar 02, 2018

The North Carolina electrical license renewal process can seem daunting but with the right tools and road-map, it can be a smooth journey!Step 1 - Find My NC Electrical License Expiration Date: To begin your North Carolina electrical license renewal, you’ll need your North Carolina electrical license to find your...

Top 2017 NEC Changes in Articles 100 and 110

Feb 12, 2018

I have been an electrical instructor for a local community college for more than 15 years. I encourage every student to become familiar with the language we use in the electrical trade because let’s face it… we have our own language. Some of it is trade slang passed...

2018 NFPA 70E Update: The Language of Electrical Safety

Feb 12, 2018

The 2018 edition of NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace contains many changes, text has been revised, some requirements have been relocated or deleted, and new material has been added. The common point of all changes is to make the standard easier for both employers and employees to understand and apply in the workplace. For example, Section 105.3 has been revised to separate the employer and employee responsibilities into separate paragraphs. The changes make it clear that electrical safety in the workplace is the result of a partnership between employer and employee. Both must do their part.

Feeders Part 1: What is a Feeder?

Feb 01, 2018

In order to understand what a feeder is, it is best to start with what a feeder is not. The conductors between the utility service point and the service disconnecting means are service conductors, not feeder conductors. Special service conductor rules apply because these conductors do not have short-circuit or ground-fault...

Elevator Maintenance

Oct 05, 2017

Elevators have become an essential feature of most multistory buildings and are no longer limited only to tall buildings. Elevators provide an accessible and easy means of egress for employees and customers. In certain types of buildings elevators are required by the model building codes or Federal law

Oregon Electrical License Renewal: Act now to meet the 10/1 deadline

Sep 21, 2017

Fall is officially here, which means there’s not much time left to complete your Oregon electrician continuing education courses. JADE Learning will submit continuing education hours to the Oregon Building Codes Division every business day until Oct 1—ensuring you can complete your renewal on time, with no late penalties. REMEMBER: Because...

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