The NC Chapter International Association of Electrical Inspectors hosts the IAEI Southern Section annual convention and trade show in Wilmington, Oct, 6-9. NEC Continuing education credits are available

Wilmington, NC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/05/2013 -- North Carolina will be the location for the 85th annual International Association of Electrical Inspectors Southern Section convention and trade show October 6-9 2013. The conference will take place at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside. Details are available at: http://www.iaei.org/southern.

IAEI Continuing education seminars are unlike internet courses that focus on memorization of test answers. The IAEI seminars are interactive, and personal learning is encouraged by creating opportunities to ask questions that will be discussed by industry experts – in groups and one-on-one conversations. IAEI offers the best face-to-face educational sessions, while most internet classes just teach you to memorize answers. The Education Program will focus on the 2014 National Electrical Code. The Code Panel will be using the IAEI Analysis of Changes - 2014 NEC to explain the code changes and to answer questions. All attendees will receive a free copy ($68.50 value) of the IAEI Analysis of Changes - 2014 NEC. You will earn 12 hours of continuing education credit for the full program.

James Shivar has been employed and actively involved with the electrical industry in North Carolina for the past 29 years, employed by the New Hanover County Planning and Inspections Department for 18 of those years, He currently serves as their Chief Electrical Code Compliance Official. James has held a N.C. State Electrical Contractor's license since 1987, and has been an active member of the N.C. Ellis Cannady Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors for the past 18 years.

"Membership and involvement in the IAEI helps to keep me current with the electrical industry. The educational opportunities and networking with other jurisdictions and industry trade partners have proven to be a valuable resource. The topics and subject matter of the continuing education classes are both current and relevant to the changing electrical industry that we are involved in today, and the instructors are always well prepared for the classes. The value of membership in the IAEI is also reflected in the cost of continuing education classes offered by our chapter, which offers significant discounts to our members on class registration fees". About the IAEI convention tradeshow, Shivar goes on to say, "We are introduced to many new products by the various manufacturers' representatives at the trade show, and given product installation information to help ensure code compliance. The potential contact list and relationships which are built at such trade show events, prove to be a great source of specific technical knowledge for future electrical installations".

James Steele is an electrical contractor in the Wilmington area. Working up through the ranks from apprentice to master electrician to contractor, James began an electrical contracting business in 1983. Today, Steele Electrical Contractors LLC is very experienced in residential, commercial and industrial work. Steele Electrical Contractors is licensed in NC, SC and VA for commercial and industrial projects. With over 100 convenience stores completed, Steele has extensive experience in electrical service placement, interior lighting design and optimal fixture selection. The residential division in NC serves New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. and provides all electrical service from new home construction to remodels and general repairs. In May 2013, Steele Electrical received third Consecutive Year Gold Certificate of Safety Achievement from the NC Department of Labor

"Meeting with different people from across the region helps you get a good perspective on the types of projects being constructed and new ways to be more productive in the field. It also gives you insight in understanding how other inspection offices are handling new code changes. The meetings are a good way to 'meet and greet' so many people you normally only talk to on the phone. Face-to-face contact between contractors and inspectors also helps promote communication about issues and concerns directly affecting the electrical trade. The trade show is very informative for both contractors and inspectors. It allows us to see and 'hands on' new products that aren't always able to be displayed by local suppliers. It's also a chance to ask questions of the manufacturer reps as they have the most knowledge about their new products".

About IAEI
The IAEI Southern Section includes TN, GA, OK, NC, VA, TX, FL, SC, LA, MS and AL. The IAEI is made up of electrical and building inspectors, electrical contractors, engineers, testing laboratory inspectors and technicians, utility engineers, electrical equipment and component manufacturing specialists and designers. The IAEI is very active in NEC code change proposals, and the Southern Section submits proposals regularly. Many of these proposals are eventually adopted as Code.

For meeting invitation, registration and forms, go to http://www.iaei.org/southern. If you have a question regarding the convention that this page doesn't answer, you can contact Mary Higgins at 919-733-9042, ext. 205. For more information on the tradeshow e-mail Greg Smith: greg.smith@nciaei.org, or call his office at 800-321-4655, ext. 23.

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The International Association of Electrical Inspectors TN Chapter will meet in Chattanooga for the annual convention Oct. 9-12. IAEI CEU seminars are great for contractors, electrical inspectors, PE’s.

Chattanooga, TN -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/19/2011 -- The Chattanooga IAEI is proud to host the 83rd annual Southern Section meeting and Code Conference, October 9-12, 2011 at the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown Hotel, 2 Carter Plaza. For conference information, go to the Section website at: http://www.iaei.org/southern, or visit the Tennessee Chapter Southern Section event website at http://www.southernsection.info.

IAEI offers the best face-to-face educational sessions, unlike internet classes that just teach you to memorize answers. These live seminars are the very best available, featuring interactive classrooms with industry experts and NEC code panelists. This year's CE seminars will include an optional program on Sunday afternoon on Solar PV requirements, a panel discussion on a variety of NEC requirements by a group of NEC Experts, a presentation on "Smart Grid" developed through an NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation project to determine the impact of Smart Grid on current NEC requirements, a program to review the impact of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code on electrical installations, and other industry and electrical safety topics.

Mike Evans of Electrical Systems Co, is an electrical contractor in Jackson TN, and has been coming to IAEI seminars for years. "At IAEI seminars we have the opportunity to actually ask questions of the experts in the electrical industry. There's no comparison to online classes, where you're only answering canned questions electronically" An important part of the seminars are the Code panel discussions on a variety of NEC topics where attendees will also have an opportunity to submit questions from the floor. "I find that I am exposed to areas of the code at meetings that I would not necessarily have sought on my own. I have also found that the inspector and representatives contact contractor members like me for opinions" says Evans. "IAEI education is also more affordable than private classes, typically 50% to 70% less".

The IAEI tradeshow is the place to see the latest innovations in electrical products and components, where you can ask questions about these products that most people never get a chance to ask. Attendees can find out about product certification, see demonstrations, understand how new products and services relate to the NEC. Mike Evans has also gained a lot from the IAEI Tradeshows. "We get to ask about new products and services, and in most cases hear the real facts, pros and cons and not just a commercial".

The Tennessee IAEI Chapter is working hard to make this one of the best electrical industry events in the regions this year. Amos Lowrance is a Sr. Electrical Inspector for the City of Chattanooga and is one of the main organizers for this event, and can be contacted at 423 757 4897 or lowrance_a@chattanooga.gov. The Tennessee Chapter contact for the tradeshow is Robert Grega 615 287 0500, and can also be contacted at Robert.grega@jmaone.com.

The IAEI Southern Section includes TN, GA, OK, NC, VA, TX, FL, SC, LA, MS and AL. The IAEI is made up of electrical and building inspectors, electrical contractors, engineers, testing laboratory inspectors and technicians, utility engineers, electrical equipment and component manufacturing specialists and designers. The IAEI is very active in NEC code change proposals, and the Southern Section submits proposals regularly. Many of these proposals are eventually adopted as Code.

For meeting invitation, registration and forms, go to http://www.iaei.org/southern or the Tennessee IAEI event website at http://www.southernsection.info

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The IAEI Southern Section will hold an annual meeting and continuing education seminars in Savannah. These seminars are great for electrical inspectors and anyone else who needs CEU’s.

Savannah, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/01/2010 -- Savannah will host the 82nd Annual IAEI Southern Section Meeting and Code Conference. The conference will be held October 10-13, 2010 at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront Hotel. For conference information, please see the Section website at: www.iaei.org/southern, or on the Georgia IAEI website at www.iaeigeorgia.org.

IAEI educational sessions are the very best available, interactive classrooms with industry experts ad NEC code panelists. This year's sessions will include Analysis of the 2011 National Electrical Code and other topics. For the latest information about the NEC 2011 and the future of electrical issues this will be the most important meeting this year. Also, there will be Code Panel Discussions are on a variety of NEC topics where attendees will also have an opportunity to submit questions from the floor.

Roger McDaniel of Georgia Power is the Georgia chapter International Association of Electrical Inspectors Secretary/Treasurer, and has been active for years in Continuing Education for electrical industry professionals. Contractors, Engineers and Inspectors across Georgia have been relying on Roger and his team for NEC classes, and opportunities to meet and discuss important issues in electrical safety and construction. Don Belflower, an Electrical Inspector with the City of Dublin is this year's Chapter President. Don can be contacted at 478-277-5071. Roger can be contacted at 770-603-5309.

At our tradeshow, you can see the latest innovations in electrical products and components, and get to ask questions about these products that no one buying something in a store or merely seeing installed would ever get to ask. Find out about product certification, see demonstrations, find out how new products and services relate to the NEC.

The IAEI Southern Section includes Oklahoma, NC, VA, GA, TX, FL, SC, TN, LA, MS and AL. IAEI members include electrical and building inspectors, electrical contractors, engineers, utility engineers, testing laboratory inspectors and technicians, electrical equipment and component manufacturing specialists and more. The IAEI regularly submits code change proposals, and is one of the most active chapters in the Southeast. Many proposals from the IAEI Southern Section end up being adopted as Code.

For meeting invitation, registration and forms, go to www.iaei.org/southern or on the Georgia IAEI website at http://www.iaeigeorgia.org.

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