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2010 International President Rick Maddox
Richard A. Maddox, was installed on November 13, 2009, as international president of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. He currently is a supervising building inspector with the Clark County Development Services Department, Inspections Division, in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this position, he supervises a staff of ten to twelve inspectors.. Read more...
As a pioneer, the International Association of Electrical Inspectors plays a strong leadership role in the electrical industry and its many organizations and associations. Because of its reputation for fairness and code-compliance, the association has long been labeled the Keystone of the Electrical Industry. Like the keystone, the association plays a cohesive role among testing agencies, standards organizations, manufacturers, distributors, and contractors.
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Available Now! — One- and Two-Family Dwelling Electrical Systems, 2008 NEC
To better enforce electrical safety, it is vital for all electricians to become expert in design and installation of electrical systems in new and existing one- and two-family dwellings. It is even more incumbent on inspectors to be fully prepared to diligently examine those installations for safety. Read more...
NETA AND IAEI JOIN FORCES FOR THE FIRST TIME AT POWERTEST 2010
The International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) and the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) are joining forces for the first time at PowerTest 2010, bringing its combined members an unparalleled educational and networking experience. Hosted annually by NETA, PowerTest 2010 is an Electrical Maintenance and Safety Conference running from February 15-18, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach, California.
Blog — Politics + Electricity = Death
From the perspective of those involved in electrical safety, interference with the resolution of hazards and potential hazards should never be tolerated. There is a simple reason for this: Many of us have seen the countless ways electricity has been misused.
Blog — “It’s Just Two Little Wires”
“It’s just two little wires.” At a window blind manufacturing plant, we found a long list of issues to be corrected. Some of these were the usual non-compliances: incorrect grounding, non-certified components, certified components used incorrectly, and access to live parts. I remember one instance where an operator could reach into a control panel that had live parts easily within arm’s reach...
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2010 Section Meetings
| Section | Approved Dates | Hotel | Location | |
| • | Northwestern | Sept. 12-15 | Grove Hotel/Convention Center | Boise, ID |
| • | Western | Sept. 19-22 | Regency Suites | Green Bay, WI |
| • | Canadian | Sept. 24-26 | Horseshoe Valley (T) | Barrie, ON |
| • | Eastern | Sept. 30-Oct 3 | Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis | Hyannis, MA |
| • | Southern | Oct. 10-13 | Savannah, GA | |
| • | Southwestern | Oct. 17-21 | Central Arizona |
Upcoming Local Events
You can also view the IAEI Calendar on our IAEI.org Forums!
— Northwestern Section Calendar
Safe behavior does not just happen. It is learned when it is shared and practiced. I am Safety Smart! is designed to support educators nationwide in teaching safety-conscious behavior. Professionally trained electrical inspectors will share Safety Smart lessons with children 4 to 14 years old and help them develop life safety skills.
Do you Know What Version of the NEC your Jurisdiction Uses?
directCONNECT summarizes the major provisions of electrical code, enforcement, inspector licensing requirements (if available), and contractor/electrician licensing requirements for states, local jurisdictions, and selected countries. Keeping current is difficult, but we are giving it a good try. If you want to help out, send us information on your local jurisdiction, and we can get started!



