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Helpful Links

Individual State Requirements for NEC exams and CEU requirements

National Organizations

These are National Organizations which may be helpful for you.

Electrical Code Coalition

(what code year each state has adopted)

National Council of Examiners of Engineering & Surveying

(find state information on obtaining your PE license)

National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA books and check on updates to code editions)

PSI

Check for open test dates for your States Electrical Exam

(Organization = Government/State Licensing Agencies)

Thank you so much for your time and class, Mr. Rodriquez. I passed my unlimited exam today. There is no way I could have done it without your class and 500 study questions.

Advocacy Groups

Electrical Safety Foundation International:

non-profit raising awareness of electrical safety

Independent Electrical Contractors:

provides information for running your electrical business; has an apprentice program

Institute of Electrical and Electrical Engineers:

reports on important developments in technology & engineering

International Association of Electrical Inspectors:

has information for people serving as an electrical inspector

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers:

labor union for electrical professionals

National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association: 

the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers

Underwriters Laboratories: 

 global independent safety science company

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