Welcome to the Oregon Chapter IAEI
The International Association of Electrical Inspectors - The Keystone of the Electrical Industry
License Renewal for Supervisors
October 1 is fast approaching for General and Limited Supervisors in the State of Oregon. The race is on for those license holders who have not completed their continuing education, you know, wait 'till the last minute! If you know are one of these people, the Oregon Chapter can help you with completing your continuing education in a timely fashion and make the Occtober 1 deadline for renewal.
August 14, 2010 - "NFPA 70E and an Introduction to OSHA 30", Chemeketa Community College, Salem, 8 hours code related training, Oregon and Washington approved.
September 18, 2010 - "2008 NEC Analysis of Changes - PCC Sylvania Campus, Portland, 8 hours Code Change, oregon and Washington approved.
Click on the link to register or call (541) 774-2365 for more information.
Wattz Happening!
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The Oregon chapter is now pleased to annuonce that we will provide classes onsite to customers that request the IAEI to provide classes at their place of business. This has been directed by the Board to serve not only our members by holding scheduled classes throughout the year, but serving the needs of our Corporate members as well.
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Johnny Volendroff, Inspector member, has been following the HB 3462 Phase II Rulemaking Advisory Committee at BCD and has reported that the Rules will emulate the old B-level inspector series they had for Structural & Mechanical programs. Some of the issues proposed for the electrical was an Electrical Specialized Certification program. The committee proposes that the program certification allows inspection of non-complex systems with the following limitations:
a) 400 amp or less service.
b) Separately derived system other than renewable energy rated not more than 75kw
c) Renewable energy systems rated not more than25kw
d) height not more than 75’
e) not more than 6 residential units / 400amp?
f) Assembly, or education, or I-2, I-3 Institutional Occupancies as defined in OSSC
g) Not governed by chapter 5 or Article 695 and 700 of the OESC except the connection of a single mobile home connection, manufactured structures and RVs.
h) New motor load of not more than 75 HP
Additional discussion also continued about restrictions in agricultural buildings and H-occupancies due to the use of explosion fittings.
As far as qualifing and acquiring an Electrical Specialized Inspector certification, individuals must;
1)Hold a current one and two family or residential electrical inspector Oregon Code Certificate; and
2)Complete training meeting the requirements approved by the division for areas not already certified; and
3)Comply with the application process in OAR 918-098-and
4)Pass an examination established/approved by the building codes division. Additional language for the trainers is also being clarified.
The Chapter wants to thank Johnny for his involvement in reporting the activities of this group to the Oregon Chapter members. This is an important step the State is taking in relaxing the requirements for electrical inspectors and inspections.
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Thank you for continuing to support your Chapter of the IAEI. If you have any comments or topics you would like published in "Wattz Happening", please send them to
Dave Hill.
Chapter Objectives
- To cooperate in the formulation of standards for the safe installation and use of electrical materials, devices and appliances.
- To promote the uniform understanding and application of the National Electrical Code and other electrical codes.
- To promote cooperation between inspectors, the electrical industry and the public.
- To collect and disseminate information relative to the safe use of electricity.
- To represent the Electrical Inspectors in all matters which are dealt with nationally and internationally by the electrical industry.
- To cooperate with other national and international organizations in furthering the development of the electrical industry.
IAEI Quick Facts
IAEI is composed of sections, chapters and divisions. A section is a territory composed of several states. A chapter is a subdivision within a section. A division is a subdivision within a chapter.
Oregon Chapter which is part of the Northwestern Section is numbered 3,70,0. At this time there are no divisions in the Oregon Chapter.
Clarification on Chapter Meetings and Chapter Sponsored Seminars
It appears there has been a little confusion about what type of meetings and seminars the Chapter provides to its members and the public.
A bit of history. Back in the 1990's, your Chapter was able to hold seminars at no cost, except for food, to the membership. This was due to the State of Oregon reimbursing the Chapter for continuing education expenses required by the State. In 1999, that financial support ended because of a change in State law regarding how education dollars were disbursed. An interpretation that required any organization wishing to be reimbursed, had to bid on classes that the State identified as relevant to the requirements of continuing education. This change forced your Chapter to start charging a minimal fee to cover the escalating expenses of room rental, av equipment acquisitions, rentals, guest instructor compenstation, as well as food and refreshements.
The Oregon Chapter Executive board made a decision to divide up meetings and seminars into a two tier structure. One was a "Chapter Meeting/Seminar" that was advertised to the Chapter members directly with active members receiving a discount and non-members paying a non-discounted fee. It was always the intent of this fee structure to provide incentive to the non-members brought as guests to join IAEI. The second tier, approved by the Oregon Chapter Executive board, was a single fee payer that was advertised to the electrical industry at large, and to compete against other training programs, providing classes open specifically to non-members and electricians, etc., that are looking for more general continuing education. At the end of the class, the non-members are signed up for a 6 month free trial membership.
The number of classes that are provided annually with the member/non-member fee structure are still the same as they have been with a minimum of five classes held around the State. The single fee payer classes vary and are held identifying topics, times and locations relevant to capturing annual license renwal candidates. This is determined by the Education Committe and Chairman. Sometimes, though, a member will receive a postcard for a "Chapter Sponsored Seminar" that is truly being advertised to the general public. We don't want to discourage the attendance of the member, however, the classes that are being held are generic and designed for continuing education credits only to license holders. None of the IAEI supporters, such as UL, Intertek, ETI, Platt, etc., attend these functions. It is the instructor and students.
We hope this answers any questions you might have about your Chapter's education programs and their cost to you the member.
If you have any questions regarding this topic, please comment to .
Dave Hill, Chapter Education Chair
