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February 23, 2021

Insights from the Monthly Electrical Inspectors Forum

Question: How are jurisdictions verifying electrical connections are being installed per listing installation guidelines?

Answer: AHJ’s (Authority Having Jurisdiction) are most often verifying that electrical terminations or splices have met conformance or qualification testing per a termination marking (such as UL 486A-486B) by requesting the installer have the terminations listing installation guidelines and specific tools and dies on site at time of inspection. This of course ensures that the termination or splice has been installed per listing. It’s important to remember that manufacturer connections meeting conformance testing are an “engineered system,” where listing instructions require specific crimp tools, die set, die index, number of crimps, wire size, type. Failure to follow listing installation guidelines will result in a voided product listing and present safety hazards.

Our very own UL representative, Tyson Long, has offered his expertise and knowledge to provide the group with a brief training on UL listings and certifications. Any questions pertaining to this topic that you would like addressed can be emailed to Brian Kelly. (need email address)

 

IECRM Self-Pay Tuition Policy

 

Self-pay students who are employed with a member company must register and pay through the member company using the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process in order to qualify for member rates.

Self-pay students that are employed with a member company but that do not register and pay through the member will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who are employed with a member company and require a payment plan will not qualify for the member rate and will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who do not work for a member company will continue to be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


To maximize association/membership benefits, ALL member companies are encouraged to register and pay for all enrolled apprentices utilizing internal payment arrangements and processes between employer and employee.


We value our IECRM members and apprentice community. We encourage all apprentices to be enrolled in the four-year apprenticeship program, earning, and learning their way toward Journeyworker licensure. We encourage all members to utilize the member discount for tuition, books and applicable fees to ensure the long-term support and success of the next-generation electrician.


(Payment Plans are available, please reference the Self Pay Payment Plan Policy.)


Self-Pay Payment Plan Policy


We offer the following arrangements for students that are unable to pay in full at the time of registration.


● Self-pay students will be charged the non-member rate.
● A 50% down payment of total semester tuition, books and applicable fees are due at registration.
● Remaining balance can be divided up to 3 additional monthly payments ($10.00 processing fee applies on each installment)
● All payments that are declined will incur a $20.00 NSF fee.

 

We encourage all students who are employed with a member company to work with their employer to register and pay through the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process. This will ensure the student is paying the lowest possible rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.