New Examination and Reporting Requirements for Electrical and Plumbing Apprentices

DORA, Examination Requirements

On July 7, 2020, Governor Jared Polis signed SB20-120 Apprentice Examinations and Professional Licenses. The new law, which took effect on September 14, 2020, requires electrical apprentices and plumbing apprentices to take a license examination, if they have been...

Colorado Approved – 24 Hours of Continuing Education

Courses, NEC 2017 Changes

Bobo Technologies offers three, 8-hour, continuing education courses that are approved by the state of Colorado for your electrical license renewal this year.  They are: 2017 NEC Wiring Methods (8hrs) 2017 NEC Electrical Theory (8hrs) 2017 NEC Changes and Grounding...

Individual 120-Volt – 20-Ampere Branch Circuit for Dwelling Unit Garage Receptacles

NEC 2017 Changes

210.11(C)(4) Garage Branch Circuits.  In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section, at least one 120-volt, 20-ampere branch circuit shall be installed to supply receptacle outlets in attached garages and in detached garages with...

Use of Tightening Torque Tools where instructions are Provided by Manufacturer

NEC 2017 Changes

110.14(D) Installation.  Where a tightening torque is indicated as a numeric value on equipment or in installation instructions provided by the manufacturer, a calibrated torque tool shall be used to achieve the indicated torque value, unless the equipment...