48 Hour Fire Alarm Class Laurel
2024-10-19 07:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-26 07:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-02 07:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-09 07:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-16 07:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-23 07:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
A 48 hour course that provides hands-on training.
Saturdays 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Oct. 5th – Nov. 23rd 2024
Laurel, MD
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IEC National Fire Alarm Systems Curriculum. This Course is based on Requirements specified in NFPA’s National Fire Alarm Code (2022)– NFPA 72.
This unique and informative course will provide qualified journeyman electricians with the knowledge necessary to work on fire alarm systems. The ESTS Fire Alarm I Course is designed for experienced electricians, such as those specializing in fire alarm systems and limited energy. Taking the course in conjunction with NFPA 72 (2022) will help prepare installers to sit for NICET certification.
Students will need to bring The NFPA 72 (2022) and Hand Tools for Meter to Circuit Testing & Lab Sessions.
Course Topics

Basic functions of Fire Alarm systems
Types of Fire Alarm systems
Fire Alarm Control Systems
Fire Alarm Control Units
Initiation Devices
Notification Devices
Fire Alarm Circuits & Pathways
Supervising Station Alarm systems
Fire Alarm systems –Inspection, testing and maintenance
False Alarm Prevention
Circuit Testing & Lab
Emergency Communication systems

Cost

Early Registration: $1,282.50
Standard Registration: $1,425.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 12 students register.
About the Instructor:
Bernie Grubb has worked in the fire alarm industry for over 15 years and is NICET Level III certified as well as certified to program Kidde (VS), Siemens Desigo, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FireLite, and Bosch. His resume includes large commercial install, troubleshooting, programming, maintenance, design, project management, and estimating with experience in all the major brands; Edwards/Kidde, Simplex, Siemens, Notifier, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FCI Gamewell, Bosch, and FireLite. Additionally Mr. Grubb is knowledgeable in NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IBC codes and the UL certification processes for fire alarm systems.

Changes to the 2023 NEC
2025-02-13 07:00 - 14:00 UTC | Lower Workforce Alliance, 31901 Tri-County Way Suite 102, Salisbury, 21804, United States
A 5 hour live class
February 13th, 2025
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, EST

**CLASS TO BE RESCHEDULED**

Based off the Nationally-Recognized Course developed by Mike Holt, IEC Chesapeake’s Changes to the NEC will provide you with an incredible understanding of how the 2023 NEC changes will affect your company.
Our course conveniently fits into your work-week! Only one day totaling 5 hours.
Meets Master Electrical License Renewal Requirements of 5 hours for MD, DE, NJ, and 4 hours for NC.
Not approved for Virginia.
Proudly Sponsored by:

Cost

Early Registration: $247.50
Standard Registration: $275.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 15 students register.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Vince Della Croce, Master Electrician who currently serves as Business Development Manager with Siemens.
Della Croce has previously worked as Resident Compliance Specialist, Electrical Apprentice Instructor, Quality Auditor and Field Inspection Examiner while in the electrical industry.
Vince is also a proud graduate of Penn Foster University where he obtained his degree in Electrical Engineering & Electrical Maintenance Technology.

OSHA 7300 - OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space Standard
2025-02-28 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
REGISTER HERE
Live class – One day /7 contact hours
February 28, 2025
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This course covers the requirements of the OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Standard. Course topics include safety and health hazards associated with confined space entry, and the evaluation, prevention, and abatement of these hazards. The course covers OSHA requirements; it does not feature workshops (instrumentation, control methods and testing) which are included in the OSHA #2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry. This course is designed for small employers or a designated representative (line supervisor or manager) with the responsibility to develop a permit-required confined space program. Upon course completion students will have a basic understanding of confined space hazards, evaluating and abatement of the hazards, and determining when a confined space shall be classified as a permit-required confined space.
** Lunch and refreshments are included **
IECC is a host training organization for Chesapeake Region Safety Council/ Mid Atlantic OTIEC.

Cost

Early Registration: $00.00
Standard Registration: $00.00

Cancellation Policy: Please see MAOTIEC/CRSC’s policy at https://www.chesapeakesc.org/cancellation-policy/
REGISTER HERE
About the Instructor:
Dan Kellum serves as a Safety and Health Specialist with the Chesapeake Region Safety Council where he specializes in safety, health, and environmental training; safety and health management systems; and OSHA regulatory compliance.

NICET Level 1 Prep Course
2025-03-24 17:00 - 2025-03-27 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online, MD, United States
Virtual live class – Four days/two hours each evening
March 24 – 27, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
REGISTER

Course will help prepare you for the NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Systems certification exam. This course will cover:

NFPA 72 review of relevant chapters
Introduction to NFPA 70
Basic electronics and OSHA
How to study for and take a test.
Review of how to navigate code books
Taking practice exams.
How to navigate the NICET website.

Students will need to purchase the NTC Red Book in order to take this class. The book is available at NTC Bookstore | National Training Center. (IECC does not sell this book.) Students may also find the Orange Book and Field Notes helpful.
Students will need their NFPA 70 2014 and NFPA 72 2016 during class.
Cost

Early Registration: $470.00
Standard Registration: $500.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 7 students register.
About the Instructor:
Bernie Grubb has worked in the fire alarm industry for over 15 years and is NICET Level III certified as well as certified to program Kidde (VS), Siemens Desigo, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FireLite, and Bosch. His resume includes large commercial install, troubleshooting, programming, maintenance, design, project management, and estimating with experience in all the major brands; Edwards/Kidde, Simplex, Siemens, Notifier, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FCI Gamewell, Bosch, and FireLite. Additionally Mr. Grubb is knowledgeable in NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IBC codes and the UL certification processes for fire alarm systems.

Owner's and Senior Leaders Part I
2025-04-02 07:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
A one-day, 8 hour live class
April 2, 2025
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, EST
Laurel, MD
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Intended audience: Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Operations Managers

The Beginning: A 1-Day Introduction Program, April 2, 2025.
Ideally a program for Owners, CEOs, Presidents, CFOs, COOs, and Senior Managers aspiring to those roles, will span a significant period of time. Teach, practice, refine, repeat is the best formula, just as you experience every day.
This 1-day program is designed to provide the beginnings of a road map to meet you where you are, to diagnose the specific tools which can help you in your role, and to leave you inspired to continue the journey at an even higher level of performance than where you already are.
Everyone considering this program is already successful, or you wouldn’t be in your role. The question we all need to always ask is, how much better can we become, and how can we get there?
It’s far too easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day operations of your business. In this session we will be focusing on you getting above the fray…how to be strategic in all things that you do. We will provide you with tangible tools to elevate your game, and to provide you with specific directions on how to take things to the next level.
As you consider joining us for this session think about these things…

Who are you? Who do you want to be?
What is your company? Why does it exist…for money…bah, that’s easy…what are you building?
Why do you work with who you do? Why do you employ the people you do?

Cost

Standard Registration: $600.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 15 students register.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Kirk Alter has more that 30 years experience as a contractor and educator in the electrical and mechanical industries. He has worked his way through the industry as a Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Operations Manager, and Vice President of a $120M firm. Since 1995 Kirk has developed University level Undergraduate and Continuing Education Programs for electrical and mechanical contractors. Kirk has provided instruction for IEC chapters nationwide, ABC, and Purdue University.

Foreman Training
2025-04-03 07:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-04 07:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
A two day, 16-hour, live class
Class dates are April 3 – 4, 2025
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Intended audience: Foremen, Superintendents, Lead Men, Forward Thinking Apprentices

Foreman Training: This program is intended to be an intensive and comprehensive approach to gaining, increasing and/or refining skills critical to executing the duties of a field supervisor.
Topics include but not limited to:

Role
Planning & Scheduling
Managing Field Labor
Leadership
Cost of Lost Time
Managing Change
Documentation and Communication

Cost

Early Registration: $1080.00
Standard Registration: $1200.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 15 students register.
About the Instructor:
Kirk Alter has more that 30 years experience as a contractor and educator in the electrical and mechanical industries. He has worked his way through the industry as a Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Operations Manager, and Vice President of a $120M firm. Since 1995 Kirk has developed University level Undergraduate and Continuing Education Programs for electrical and mechanical contractors. Kirk has provided instruction for IEC chapters nationwide, ABC, and Purdue University.
Sample Video Clip – Jobsite Layout, Material s Management, and Site Planning
https://youtu.be/5L9fqUIPNSo
Sample Video Clip – Construction Field Management
https://youtu.be/z3pImtTqCEc

6 Hr Solar 101
2025-05-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online, MD, United States
A two-day, 3 hour VIRTUAL class
**CLASS POSTPONED- DATE: TBD**
REGISTER
Intended audience: Solar/PV/NABCEP Professionals and students
Solar 101 is a basic introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems, and the industry around them. This 6-hour course is specifically designed for non-technical people employed in an around the solar industry. It is ideal for those in admin, customer service, sales, marketing, team management, and project development, so they can do their jobs more effectively.

Course Topics

PV growth trends and statistics
The different solar industries
Answers to FAQs
Ownership options
The economics of PV systems
Understanding Electrical Terms
The basics of solar PV
Net metering
What PV panels are what they actually do
System configurations and topologies
PV panel mounting options
Performance monitoring systems
Common workmanship and manufacturer’s warranties
Site and design considerations
Hazards and safety
Permitting and interconnection agreements
Installation and commissioning
Maintenance requirements and the most common causes of failure

As you consider joining us for this session think about these things…

Who are you? Who do you want to be?
What is your company? Why does it exist…for money…bah, that’s easy…what are you building?
Why do you work with who you do? Why do you employ the people you do?

Cost

Standard Registration: $325.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 17 students register.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Jeff Gilbert is the President and owner of Azimuth Solar LLC where he provides solar training, consulting and inspection services. He brings over 28 years of experience in solar and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Jeff owned and operated a solar contracting business, Chesapeake Solar, for eight years starting in 2000. His company was listed on Inc. Magazine’s 500 fastest-growing small companies in 2007, and in 2008 the company was acquired by groSolar, one of the nation’s leading solar energy companies at the time. Jeff has also received both the NABCEP PV Installer certification and NABCEP Solar Thermal Installer Certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.

2 Hr Professional Etiquette for Solar Installers
2025-05-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online, MD, United States
A one-day, 2 hour VIRTUAL class
**CLASS POSTONED- DATE TBD**
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Intended audience:
The construction industry has long had a reputation for workers being, at times, a little rough around the edges, and at times workers have even become a liability and embarrassment to the company they work for. This 2-hour class discusses the nature of professionalism and gives students an understanding of the importance of good etiquette from the perspective of a company owner and team success.

Course Topics

NABCEP’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct
What is professionalism
Ethics, etiquette and company expectations
What can get you fired
How to resolve disputes
Priorities of your boss and priorities of the company
Company brand and reputation
Vision, mission statement and company culture
Understanding the project timeline and how it’s not personal
Job titles and roles of each (org chart)

As you consider joining us for this session think about these things…

Who are you? Who do you want to be?
What is your company? Why does it exist…for money…bah, that’s easy…what are you building?
Why do you work with who you do? Why do you employ the people you do?

Cost

Standard Registration: $125.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 17 students register.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Jeff Gilbert is the President and owner of Azimuth Solar LLC where he provides solar training, consulting and inspection services. He brings over 28 years of experience in solar and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Jeff owned and operated a solar contracting business, Chesapeake Solar, for eight years starting in 2000. His company was listed on Inc. Magazine’s 500 fastest-growing small companies in 2007, and in 2008 the company was acquired by groSolar, one of the nation’s leading solar energy companies at the time. Jeff has also received both the NABCEP PV Installer certification and NABCEP Solar Thermal Installer Certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.

NEC Essentials for Solar Installers
2025-05-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online, MD, United States
A two-day, 3 hour VIRTUAL class
**CLASS POSTPONED- DATE: TBD**
REGISTER
Intended audience: Solar/PV/NABCEP Professionals and students

This NEC short course is designed to for solar installers and others who are responsible for code compliance on solar PV projects. Much of the content is focused on article 690, which is dedicated to photovoltaics, but other articles are also included, such as those which cover interconnection, wiring methods and grounding.

Course Topics

Article 690 (3.0 hours)

Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI

Article 691 (0.1 hours)
Article 705 (0.5 hours)
Other important code sections for solar installations

100 (0.2 hours)
200 (0.5hours)
300 (0.6 hours)
400 (0.1 hours)

As you consider joining us for this session think about these things…

Who are you? Who do you want to be?
What is your company? Why does it exist…for money…bah, that’s easy…what are you building?
Why do you work with who you do? Why do you employ the people you do?

Cost

Standard Registration: $325.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 17 students register.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Jeff Gilbert is the President and owner of Azimuth Solar LLC where he provides solar training, consulting and inspection services. He brings over 28 years of experience in solar and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Jeff owned and operated a solar contracting business, Chesapeake Solar, for eight years starting in 2000. His company was listed on Inc. Magazine’s 500 fastest-growing small companies in 2007, and in 2008 the company was acquired by groSolar, one of the nation’s leading solar energy companies at the time. Jeff has also received both the NABCEP PV Installer certification and NABCEP Solar Thermal Installer Certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.

NICET Level 1 Prep Course
2025-09-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online, MD, United States
Virtual live class – Four days/two hours each evening
September 1 – 4, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
REGISTER

Course will help prepare you for the NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Systems certification exam. This course will cover:

NFPA 72 review of relevant chapters
Introduction to NFPA 70
Basic electronics and OSHA
How to study for and take a test.
Review of how to navigate code books
Taking practice exams.
How to navigate the NICET website.

Students will need to purchase the NTC Red Book in order to take this class. The book is available at NTC Bookstore | National Training Center. (IECC does not sell this book.) Students may also find the Orange Book and Field Notes helpful.
Students will need their NFPA 70 2020 and NFPA 72 2022 during class.
Cost

Early Registration: $470.00
Standard Registration: $500.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 7 students register.
About the Instructor:
Bernie Grubb has worked in the fire alarm industry for over 15 years and is NICET Level III certified as well as certified to program Kidde (VS), Siemens Desigo, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FireLite, and Bosch. His resume includes large commercial install, troubleshooting, programming, maintenance, design, project management, and estimating with experience in all the major brands; Edwards/Kidde, Simplex, Siemens, Notifier, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FCI Gamewell, Bosch, and FireLite. Additionally Mr. Grubb is knowledgeable in NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IBC codes and the UL certification processes for fire alarm systems.

NSC Defensive Driving
2025-09-12 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
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Live class – One day /4 contact hours
September 12, 2025
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The National Safety Council’s (NSC) Defensive Driving Course is recognized for its leading-edge curriculum, defensive driving strategies, hazard recognition exercises and learner retention strategies. The course uses videos and the most relevant content to address today’s driving challenges, behaviors, incident rates, road conditions, traffic laws and more. A certificate is issued to attendees at the end of class.
What participants will learn: Whether you are looking to improve your own awareness skills or keep your employees safe on the road, this course will provide safe driving knowledge and collision prevention strategies that focus on behavior, judgment, decision making and consequences.
Offering fact-based data, this course will help influence learners to make positive choices to improve driving behaviors and attitudes and encourage lawful decisions to avoid collisions and decrease traffic violations.
Course Includes:
Student Workbook, Certificate of Completion

IECC is a host training organization for Chesapeake Region Safety Council/ Mid Atlantic OTIEC.

Cost

Early Registration: $50.00
Standard Registration: $55.00

Cancellation Policy: Please see MAOTIEC/CRSC’s policy at https://www.chesapeakesc.org/cancellation-policy/

About the Instructor:
Dan Kellum serves as a Safety and Health Specialist with the Chesapeake Region Safety Council where he specializes in safety, health, and environmental training; safety and health management systems; and OSHA regulatory compliance.

Project Management - Laurel
2025-09-15 07:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-16 07:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
A two-day, 16 hour live class
September 15 & 16, 2025
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, EST
Laurel, MD
REGISTER

Intended audience: Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Operations Managers
This program is intended to be an intensive and comprehensive approach to gaining, increasing and/or refining skills critical to executing the duties of a project manager.
Topics include but not limited to:

Cash Flow
Productivity
Projections
Contracts
Notification
Change Orders
Managing Field Labor
Financial Essentials

Cost

Early Registration: $1,035.00
Standard Registration: $1,150.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 15 students register.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Kirk Alter has more that 30 years experience as a contractor and educator in the electrical and mechanical industries. He has worked his way through the industry as a Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Operations Manager, and Vice President of a $120M firm. Since 1995 Kirk has developed University level Undergraduate and Continuing Education Programs for electrical and mechanical contractors. Kirk has provided instruction for IEC chapters nationwide, ABC, and Purdue University.

Owner's and Senior Leader's Part II
2025-09-17 07:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
Owner’s and Senior Leader’s Part II
A one-day, 8 hour live class
September 17, 2025
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, EST
Laurel, MD

REGISTER
Intended audience: Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Operations Managers

The Beginning: A 1-Day Introduction Program, September 17, 2025
Ideally a program for Owners, CEOs, Presidents, CFOs, COOs, and Senior Managers aspiring to those roles, will span a significant period of time. Teach, practice, refine, repeat is the best formula, just as you experience every day.
This 1-day program is designed to provide the beginnings of a road map to meet you where you are, to diagnose the specific tools which can help you in your role, and to leave you inspired to continue the journey at an even higher level of performance than where you already are.
Everyone considering this program is already successful, or you wouldn’t be in your role. The question we all need to always ask is, how much better can we become, and how can we get there?
It’s far too easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day operations of your business. In this session we will be focusing on you getting above the fray…how to be strategic in all things that you do. We will provide you with tangible tools to elevate your game, and to provide you with specific directions on how to take things to the next level.
As you consider joining us for this session think about these things…

Who are you? Who do you want to be?
What is your company? Why does it exist…for money…bah, that’s easy…what are you building?
Why do you work with who you do? Why do you employ the people you do?

Cost

Standard Registration: $600.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 15 students register.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Kirk Alter has more that 30 years experience as a contractor and educator in the electrical and mechanical industries. He has worked his way through the industry as a Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Operations Manager, and Vice President of a $120M firm. Since 1995 Kirk has developed University level Undergraduate and Continuing Education Programs for electrical and mechanical contractors. Kirk has provided instruction for IEC chapters nationwide, ABC, and Purdue University.

NFPA 70B - Electrical Equipment Maintenance
2025-10-03 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
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Live class – One day /4 contact hours
October 3, 2025
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Regular maintenance on electrical equipment is essential to prevent unsafe work conditions, including faults that could cause shock hazards, arc flash, and arc blast conditions. Preventative maintenance is necessary for regulatory compliance and to extend the life and reliability of your equipment.
In 2023, the NFPA 70B Electrical Equipment Maintenance recommendations became a recognized consensus standard. Now enforceable by OSHA, NFPA 70B can be utilized to issue citations. Understanding this standard is important for facility managers and safety officers to ensure proper and effective electrical preventative maintenance.
Qualified instructors will walk you through the standard and its practical safeguarding of persons, property, and processes. Learn the risks associated with failure, breakdown, or malfunction and how to establish a condition of maintenance of electrical equipment and systems for safety and reliability.
Course Highlights
o Causes of electrical equipment failures
o NFPA 70B alignment with NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
o Language for the development, implementation, and operation of an Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP)
o Impact on commercial and large multifamily residential complexes’ electrical infrastructure
o Cost-saving measures
Course Includes: 2023 NFPA 70B Edition book and participant workbook

IECC is a host training organization for Chesapeake Region Safety Council/ Mid Atlantic OTIEC.

Cost

Early Registration: $325.00
Standard Registration: $425.00

Cancellation Policy: Please see MAOTIEC/CRSC’s policy at https://www.chesapeakesc.org/cancellation-policy/

Understanding Article 250 for Systems 1000V and Below
2025-10-25 07:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
In Person- 1 Day/5 Hrs.
October 25, 2025
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Class postponed
This class is a review of the important elements of Article 250 for AC systems below 1000V. It includes a discussion on the fundamentals that make up Article 250 in addition to the code language itself.

Electrical theory and definitions
Objectionable current
Equipment connections
Installation of grounding electrodes
Service Raceways
Equipment grounding conductors
Receptacle connections
Box/enclosure connections

Students will need to bring their 2023 NEC. This class is approved for the following CEUs:

MD- 5 Hrs
NC- 4 Hrs
NJ- 5 Hrs
DE- 5 Hrs

Cost:
Standard Registration $200.00
Members receive a 25% discount
Light refreshments provided
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Scott Harding is a Master Electrician, President / CEO of F.B. Harding, Inc, and a member of the NEC Code making panel No. 5 (Grounding). Scott is a dynamic instructor and receives rave reviews for all of his classes.

48 Hour Fire Alarm Class - Laurel/Hybrid
2026-03-07 07:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
A 48 hour course that provides hands-on training.
March 7 – May 2, 2026
Saturdays 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Excluding April 4)
This is a hybrid class, some days will be held virtually with lab days held at the Laurel facility.
First class will be held in person.
Laurel, MD
Enrollment period has ended.
IEC National Fire Alarm Systems Curriculum. This Course is based on the Requirements specified in NFPA’s National Fire Alarm Code (2022)– NFPA 72.
This unique and informative course will provide qualified journeyman electricians with the knowledge necessary to work on fire alarm systems. The ESTS Fire Alarm I Course is designed for experienced electricians, such as those specializing in fire alarm systems and limited energy. Taking the course in conjunction with NFPA 72 (2022) will help prepare installers to sit for NICET certification.

Students will need to bring The NFPA 72 (2022) and Hand Tools for Meter to Circuit Testing & Lab Sessions.
Course Topics

Basic functions of Fire Alarm systems
Types of Fire Alarm systems
Fire Alarm Control Systems
Fire Alarm Control Units
Initiation Devices
Notification Devices
Fire Alarm Circuits & Pathways
Supervising Station Alarm systems
Fire Alarm systems –Inspection, testing and maintenance
False Alarm Prevention
Circuit Testing & Lab
Emergency Communication systems

Cost

Standard Registration: $1,425.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 15 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 12 students register.
About the Instructor:
Bernie Grubb has worked in the fire alarm industry for over 15 years and is NICET Level III certified as well as certified to program Kidde (VS), Siemens Desigo, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FireLite, and Bosch. His resume includes large commercial install, troubleshooting, programming, maintenance, design, project management, and estimating with experience in all the major brands; Edwards/Kidde, Simplex, Siemens, Notifier, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FCI Gamewell, Bosch, and FireLite. Additionally Mr. Grubb is knowledgeable in NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IBC codes and the UL certification processes for fire alarm systems.

NICET Level 1 Prep Course
2026-03-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online, MD, United States
Virtual live class – Four days/two hours each evening
March 9 – 12, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Enrollment Period has ended.
Course will help prepare you for the NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Systems certification exam. This course will cover:

NFPA 72 review of relevant chapters
Introduction to NFPA 70
Basic electronics and OSHA
How to study for and take a test.
Review of how to navigate code books
Taking practice exams.
How to navigate the NICET website.

Students will need to purchase the NTC Red Book in order to take this class. The book is available at NTC Bookstore | National Training Center. (IECC does not sell this book.) Students may also find the Orange Book and Field Notes helpful.
Students will need their NFPA 70 2020 and NFPA 72 2022 during class.

Cost

Standard Registration: $500.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 7 students register.
Course will help prepare you for the NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Systems certification exam. This course will cover:

NFPA 72 review of relevant chapters
Introduction to NFPA 70
Basic electronics and OSHA
How to study for and take a test.
Review of how to navigate code books
Taking practice exams.
How to navigate the NICET website.

Students will need to purchase the NTC Red Book in order to take this class. The book is available at NTC Bookstore | National Training Center. (IECC does not sell this book.) Students may also find the Orange Book and Field Notes helpful.
Students will need their NFPA 70 2020 and NFPA 72 2022 during class.
Cost

Early Registration: $470.00
Standard Registration: $500.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 7 students register.
About the Instructor:
Bernie Grubb has worked in the fire alarm industry for over 15 years and is NICET Level III certified as well as certified to program Kidde (VS), Siemens Desigo, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FireLite, and Bosch. His resume includes large commercial install, troubleshooting, programming, maintenance, design, project management, and estimating with experience in all the major brands; Edwards/Kidde, Simplex, Siemens, Notifier, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FCI Gamewell, Bosch, and FireLite. Additionally Mr. Grubb is knowledgeable in NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IBC codes and the UL certification processes for fire alarm systems.
