Register for the NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, combined training course.
In Washington, the electrical license requires 24 hours of continuing education. By choosing the new, comprehensive online series from NFPA®, you get the full 24 hour continuing education requirement or you may select the online series that suits your needs.
This is the easy and affordable way to stay up to date in your field and renew your electrical license in Washington. Washington Electrical Continuing Education Online Training includes 24 required courses plus additional training in a self-guided, interactive format that allows you to work at your own pace and location.
NFPA Electrical Online Continuing Education is approved by the Washington State Electrical Board and is the authoritative source for the latest editions of certified codes and standards.
Earn 29 hours of training or 2.9 continuing education units (CEUs) by completing the following online training:
- NFPA 70: Changes to the NEC® 2017 Edition (16 hours/1.6 CEUs)
- NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) (2017) (6 hours/.6 CEUs)
- NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (2018) (7 hours/.7 CEUs)
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Developed by NFPA, this all-in-one series delivers the quality instruction you've come to expect from the organization that develops the codes and standards.
Get current with NEC compliance and NFPA 70E standards for electrical safety and life-saving work practices while satisfying your state electrical license requirements. Sign up for Washington Electrical Continuing Education Online Training today.
Upon completion of this training you should be able to:
- Explain the organization and use of the NEC
- Describe general requirements, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, and grounding and bonding for systems and equipment
- Describe the technical changes in overcurrent protection, hazardous (classified) locations, and electric signs
- Describe the technical changes in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, fuel cell systems, energy storage systems, emergency systems, fire alarm systems, and more
- Explain safety-related work practices and procedures intended to keep workers safe
- Identify required elements of a risk assessment and explain the difference between electrical hazards and risk
And more . . .
Who Will Benefit:
Anyone involved in electrical safety in Washington will benefit, including: electricians, electrical system designers, electrical engineers, electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, safety engineers, safety managers, installation and maintenance professionals, HVAC installers, manufacturers, facility maintenance personnel, mechanical engineers, plant managers, risk managers, and project managers.
Continuing Education Credit:
Complete this 29-hour course series and qualify for 2.9 CEUs. Completion of each 1-hour course qualifies you for 0.1 CEU. Upon successful completion of a course or the course series, participants will be prompted to download the CEU certificate directly from the course site. Please verify applicability with your professional board or organization before registering.
The individual course series offer the following: NFPA 70: Changes to the NEC 2017 Edition (16 hours/1.6 CEUs), NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) (2017) (6 hours/.6 CEUs), NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (2018) (7 hours/.7 CEUs).
The following classroom training courses are approved by the Washington State Electrical Board to fulfill your 16 hours of classroom training requirements: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) (2017) Essentials 3-day Classroom Training (21 hours or 2.1 CEUs) and NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace (2018) 2-day Classroom Training (14 hours or 14 CEUs).
Agency:
The Washington State Electrical Board requires electrical administrators, master electricians, and electricians to complete 24 continuing education hours during a three (3) year period. Of those, eight (8) hours must be on currently adopted National Electrical Code changes. Four (4) hours must be on currently adopted Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 19.28 (app.leg.wa.gov) and related Washington Administrative Codes (WAC). The remaining twelve (12) hours of continuing education credit can be your choice from approved courses.
For more information, visit the Washington State Electrical Board.