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The following is information received from DTE that is important to all in the electrical industry. This is being posted as a service to all who may be affected.

DTE Energy is rolling out a rate book change. The MPSC has put in a change that resulted in DTE Energy placing the following text in to the rate book, “All new, relocated or upgraded residential service connections will be installed as underground residential service laterals at the customer’s expense.” 

See this letter for full details. 

Reference Documents from the January 6 Wednesday Forum: NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing Requirements 1.6.16.pdf

The Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) is working to move away from publishing online lists of approved code update classes, P.A. 54 courses and track individual's classes taken for a cycle.  The Reciprocal Electrical Council, Inc. (RECI) membership becomes more valuable than ever. 

All members of the RECI will have all of their RECI courses tracked by the RECI office.  The RECI office will provide the required documentation the BCC requests, should you be audited by them.

AGAIN, IT PAYS TO BE A MEMBER OF THE RECI!!

The 2014 NEC has been adopted and went into effect as of June 18, 2015.  

NOTE: A 2014 NEC Update class will be required to renew your 2017 license.  

The RECI will be offering update classes in a sit down setting as well as online.  Please watch the website for updates and a schedule when it comes available. 

Beginning with the November 7, 2013 Thursday forum, there will be a $10 fee to attend the program.  

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A report detailing 27 recommendations aimed at improving the state's inspections and permitting processes has been reviewed by Gov. Rick Snyder and was released publicly Tuesday. Its suggestions range from a statewide fire code to electronic plan submittals and allowing some developers to self-

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20130305/NEWS/130309952/report-recommends-ways-to-alter-statewide-inspections-permits-to-aid-job-creation

This document defines standards and guidelines presented by NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) for evaluating water-damaged electrical equipment.  They are considered technically sound at the time they were approved for publication. The information is courtesy of Ken Anderer of Leviton.