Event Profile

Major Changes and General Overview of the 2017 NESC

Date(s):
November 3, 2016
Venue:
Heathman Lodge
Description:

Note:

This class is currently full. If you would like to be added to a wait list, please contact Gail Patterson at 360-816-1450 or gail@nwppa.org.

Who Should Attend:

Engineers, staking engineers, operations supervisors, foremen, technicians, linemen, safety personnel, and inspectors. Prior knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) is not required.

Course Overview:

Understanding the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) rules is a must for personnel responsible for operating a safe utility system. This one day class will provide a general overview of each part of the code, the major changes in the 2017 edition of the NESC, and an opportunity to learn how to apply the code on the job. The class includes time for questions and attendees are encouraged to share their NESC applications with the class.  

Required Materials to Bring to Class:

Bring a 2017 NESC Codebook by IEEE. Two people may share one book, but it is best if everyone has his or her own copy. Code books will not be provided at the class.

You may order the new 2017 NESC Codebook from the instructor, Marne & Assoicates or any other seller (search the Internet). IEEE members may get a discount but it must be purchased through the IEEE website, not the instructor's website. The McGraw-Hill handbook written by the instructor is optional for this class.

Course Schedule:

Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch, along with morning and afternoon breaks will be provided.
 

Course Fees:

Utility Member Early Bird Deadline 10/3/2016--$325.00
Utility Member Standard--$375.00
Associate Member Early Bird Deadline 10/3/2016--$490.00
Associate Member Standard--$540.00
Nonmember Early Bird Deadline 10/3/2016--$975.00
Nonmember Standard--$1,025.00

Course Location & Hotel Information:

Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, WA  98662
(888) 475-3100

Room rate: $151 for a single/double

Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than Wednesday, October 5, 2016, to secure this rate. Mention that you are with NWPPA when booking your reservation.

For $15 each way per person, the hotel will pick you up or take you to the airport. Seven days prior to your arrival, contact the hotel by email (shuttle@heathmanlodge.com and include your name, cell phone number, email address, and flight information (arrival and departure dates and times). You can make arrival and departure reservations in one email. You will receive an email confirmation of your shuttle reservation. Taxi rides are approximately $40 each way.

For More Information:

To find out more about this event, or to learn about other events, view the Training and Event Catalog.