The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) have made a new agreement that will give electrical apprentices across the US greater access to the latest fire, electrical and life safety codes and standards.
The collaboration will extend access to NFPA LiNK, NFPA’s digital platform for codes and standards, to IEC’s nationwide network of 53 educational campuses and affiliate chapters.
With support from IEC’s training partner, American Technical Publishers, NFPA LiNK will provide IEC apprentices and instructors with real-time access to the full library of more than 300 NFPA codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code.
The platform also provides expert commentary, visual aids and interactive features designed to support training and on-the-job application.
LiNK will be integrated into the IEC Content Management System and available to the more than 20,000 electrical apprentices the organization trains annually, at no extra charge to the apprentices.
Kyle Spencer, Director of NFPA LiNK shared: “This is about giving the next generation of electrical professionals, and those who train them, the tools they need to learn and apply safety knowledge in real-world settings.
“We’re pleased to support IEC’s education programs by making essential safety information easier to access and use.”
IEC is a nonprofit trade association federation representing more than 4,100 member businesses.
Its training programs and chapters operate in communities across the country, playing a key role in developing a skilled, safety-focused electrical workforce.
Amy Biedenharn, Executive Director of IEC added: “Providing our apprentices and instructors with direct access to NFPA LiNK strengthens the IEC training experience.
“This integration brings the most current safety information and code resources straight into the classroom and the field.”
The NFPA and the Independent Electrical Contractors have made a new agreement that will give electrical apprentices across the US greater access to the latest fire, electrical and life safety codes and standards.
