NEC, NFPA 70E and Electrical Hazards
Review NFPA 70 and 70E principles, hazard recognition, energized-work risk assessment, and protective controls.
8-Hour Master and Special Electrician Renewal - Online
Course Code: MSER8
The 8-Hour Master and Special Electrician Renewal course provides licensed electricians with a comprehensive refresher on OSHA and NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) requirements, electrical safety best practices, and recent code updates. This training helps maintain compliance, strengthens jobsite safety, and supports renewal of Master/Special Electrician credentials.
Participants review electrical hazard recognition, NFPA 70/70E concepts, lockout/tagout (LOTO), GFCI/temporary power safety, safe use of tools and test equipment, grounding and bonding, and incident response. Emphasis is placed on documentation, supervision, and site coordination to ensure safe installations and maintenance activities.
This course covers the following topics:
- OSHA & NYC DOB compliance for electrical work
- NFPA 70 (NEC) & NFPA 70E safety principles refresher
- Energized work risk assessment and controls
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and verification
- Temporary power, GFCI, and cord/tool inspections
- Grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection basics
- Incident response, reporting, and documentation
- Supervision, permits, and jobsite safety coordination
This course counts as 8 Hours of Prescribed credit toward your Site Safety Training (SST) card and is valid for 5 years from completion unless otherwise specified by the New York City Buildings Department.
| Date | Morning 1 Day | Date | Afternoon 2 Days | Date | Evening 2 Days | Date | Weekend 1 Day |
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| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM |
*Please call the school to see if the schedule is available
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE – TOTAL COST $799.00
Includes training, books, and training supplies. Contact IDI to confirm current price and inclusions.
Online Electrician Renewal Refresher Overview
Refresh electrical-code, hazard-recognition, energy-control, temporary-power, grounding, incident-response, documentation, supervision, and jobsite-coordination knowledge.
Topics Reviewed
Lockout/Tagout and Verification
Study energy isolation, lockout/tagout procedures, verification, safe-work planning, and employee protection.
Temporary Power, GFCI and Grounding
Review temporary power, cords, tools, GFCI, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, and inspections.
Incidents, Documentation and Supervision
Examine response, reporting, permits, records, supervision, communication, and site-safety coordination.
Verify Current NYC DOB Renewal and SST Requirements
Confirm current approval, license eligibility, renewal acceptance, online delivery rules, SST credit, documentation, and validity requirements before enrolling or relying on completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 8-Hour Master and Special Electrician Renewal course?
- MSER8 is an online refresher covering electrical safety, regulatory concepts, code updates, hazard controls, lockout/tagout, temporary power, grounding, incident response, and supervision.
- Who is this course intended for?
- The page describes the course for licensed Master and Special Electricians seeking refresher education that may support renewal. Verify current NYC DOB eligibility and renewal requirements.
- Is the course offered online?
- Yes. This page identifies the course as the online version of the 8-Hour Master and Special Electrician Renewal course.
- How many hours is the course?
- The course is described as an eight-hour refresher, with displayed one-day and two-day schedule formats.
- What electrical-safety standards are reviewed?
- The page lists OSHA and NYC DOB concepts plus NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E electrical-safety principles.
- Does the course cover energized electrical work?
- Yes. Energized-work risk assessment, hazard recognition, control measures, safe work planning, and related safety concepts are included.
- Is lockout/tagout covered?
- Yes. Lockout/tagout procedures, verification, control of hazardous energy, and safe-work practices are reviewed.
- Are temporary power and GFCI safety included?
- Yes. Temporary power, GFCI protection, cords, tools, test equipment, inspections, and jobsite electrical-safety concepts are covered.
- Does the course cover grounding and bonding?
- Yes. Grounding, bonding, overcurrent-protection basics, safe installation, and maintenance concepts are included.
- Are incident response and documentation covered?
- Yes. Incident response, reporting, documentation, recordkeeping, supervision, permits, and site coordination are among the listed topics.
- Does the course support Master or Special Electrician license renewal?
- The page states that the training supports renewal. Acceptance depends on current NYC DOB rules, course approval, license status, eligibility, delivery method, and documentation.
- Does the course provide SST prescribed credit?
- The page states that it counts as eight hours of prescribed SST credit. Verify current DOB acceptance, course approval, learner eligibility, and documentation requirements.
- How long is course completion valid?
- The page states five years unless otherwise specified by the NYC Department of Buildings. Verify current validity and renewal rules before relying on that period.
- Does completion automatically renew an electrician license?
- No. Completion alone does not guarantee renewal, licensing, SST acceptance, agency approval, eligibility, card issuance, employment, or authorization to perform regulated electrical work.
- How much does the course cost?
- The page lists a total cost of $799 and states that training, books, and training supplies are included. Confirm current fees and inclusions with IDI.
- How can I register?
- Use IDI pre-registration or contact the school to verify license eligibility, current approval, online requirements, schedule, fee, documentation, and availability.
