Program Information
and Educational Opportunities
Download Programs Presented at the 2012 Western Section Meeting
A National Platform for Process Innovation for Solar Energy (Download)
Code Panel One Questions and Answers (Download)
Performing Electrical Calculations Based on the NEC (Download)
Code Panel Two Questions and Answers (Download)
Electrical Plan Review (Download)
National Electrical Code 2014 Key Proposal Review (Download)
Code Panel Three Questions and Answers (Download)
Complying with the 2011 NEC General Raceway Requirements (Download)
Registration
Sunday, September 16, 2011 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Monday, September 17, 2011 7:00 am until 10:00 am
Sunday, September 16
Exhibits
Manufacturer booths will open at 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Over 30 venders from the Electrical Industry bring the latest information with them to share
Reception
All attendees and guests join us in an informal setting for a drink, entertainment, and hors d’oeuvres. Renew old acquaintances, make new ones.
Monday, September 17
Solar 3.0 -A National Platform for Process Innovation
Dave Clements, IAEI and Jeff Fecteau, UL will discuss IAEI’s ongoing involvement in the U.S Department of Energy’s SunShot Program, and its commitment to the development of the Solar 3.0 platform. IAEI, UL, the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and many other national partners will be targeting PV markets through outreach, new and improved processes and training both online and onsite that will help facilitate the safe and NEC compliant installation, and inspection of PV systems both Residential and Commercial.
National Electrical Code Forum Code Panel Questions (word)(pdf)
This will be the first of three code panels for answering your questions on the NEC.
The Panel will consist of seven members, all nationally recognized NEC CMP members.
Performing Electrical Calculation based on the NEC – An Interactive Session
Phil Simmons will lead an educational program on performing electrical calculations in accordance with the NEC. The program will be interactive with individuals and groups participating in completing calculations of electrical systems.
National Electrical Code Forum
This will be the second of three code panels for answering your questions on the NEC.
The Panel will consist of seven members, all nationally recognized NEC CMP members.
Evening Opportunity
Fort Smith offers an abundance of opportunities for spending your evening.
Tuesday, September 18
Electrical Plan Review – A Consistent Approach
Rand Veerrman, City of Normal, IL Inspector brings us a back to basics presentation on performing plan review on and electrical installation. Take this opportunity to learn an approach to plan review and ask questions that will benefit your ability to efficiently and effectively complete a electrical plan review.
2014 National Electrical Code – A Review of Key Proposed Changes for the 2014 NEC
Tim McClintock, Don Iverson, Mike Johnston, and Chad Kennedy will review key proposed changes for the 2014NEC.
Western Section 2014 NEC Comment Review and Approval
The Section will review code comments submitted by you and consider supporting them as IAEI comments. Comments must be endorsed by a Chapter and Submitted to Mike Forister no later than August 1, 2012 for consideration.
Download the 2014 Comment Form
National Electrical Code Forum
This will be the third and final code panel for answering your questions on the NEC.
The Panel will consist of seven members, all nationally recognized Code Experts.
Wednesday, September 19
Charlie Trout Code Breakfast
Attendees will be seated in teams of 10 during breakfast and will apply the 2011 NEC in order to answer a set of prepared questions. Prizes will be awarded to top three teams.
Complying with the 2011 NEC General Raceway Requirements
Dick Loyd a long-time veteran of NEC CMP-8 will provide you with an understanding of the general requirements that apply across the raceway requirements in NEC Chapter 3.
The 2011 Western Section Annual Meeting will offer 16 hours of instruction and attendees will be awarded 1.6 CEU’s.
Code Panel Questions (word)(pdf)