Course Description

8 Hour 2023 NEC Changes – Code Update CE (Online) – Washington

Approved by Washington L&I | Course #WA 2025-362 | Provider #3268 ✅
Only $69 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced

Stay current with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) updates and complete your 8-hour Code Update requirement online. This Washington-approved course is self-paced, mobile-friendly, and built for working electricians. Log in and out anytime, download your instant certificate at the end, and we’ll report your hours to the state within 24 hours. The class is delivered online and carries Code Update credit as submitted to L&I.

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✅ Who Should Take This Course?

Designed for Washington-licensed:

• Journeyman Electricians

• Master Electricians

• Electrical Administrators

• (Where applicable) Trainees needing approved CE hours

This course provides 8 hours of Code Update CE toward Washington’s renewal requirement.

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✅ Washington Electrical License CE Requirements (At-a-Glance)

Washington L&I requires 24 total hours of continuing education every renewal cycle (3 years), consisting of:

• 8 Hours – NEC Code Update (this course)

• 4 Hours – Washington Electrical Rules (RCW/WAC)

• 12 Hours – Industry-Related Instruction

Complete this 8-hour Code Update with us, then pair it with a 4-hour RCW/WAC course and a 12-hour Industry-Related course to reach your 24 hours.

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✅ How to Renew Your Washington Electrical License

Step 1 — Take Your CE

• Enroll in this 8-hour 2023 NEC Changes – Code Update course (online, self-paced).

• Finish on your schedule; your progress is saved automatically.

Step 2 — Get Your Instant Certificate

• Download a PDF certificate immediately after completion.

Step 3 — We Report to the State

• We submit your CE to Washington L&I within 24 hours of completion.

Step 4 — Renew with L&I

• Renew through the L&I portal (Electrical Program). Keep your certificate for your records.

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✅ What You’ll Learn — 2023 NEC Changes (8 Hours)

A practical, field-focused walk-through of significant 2023 NEC revisions that impact design, installation, inspection, and safety:

1) General Requirements & Definitions

• Core definition changes impacting enforcement and inspection

• Revised working space, equipment access, and labeling rules (Art. 100, 110)

2) Wiring Methods & Conductors

• Conductor ampacity and correction/adjustment refinements (Art. 310)

• Cable/conduit wiring method updates, securing/support, and new allowances (Arts. 320–392)

• Equipment grounding and bonding clarifications (Art. 250)

3) Services, Feeders & Overcurrent Protection

• Service equipment and disconnecting means clarifications (Art. 230)

• Feeder/branch-circuit protection updates and selective coordination (Arts. 215, 240)

• Surge protective device requirements and placement updates (Art. 242)

4) Dwelling & Non-Dwelling Protections

• GFCI expansion/refinements for dwelling and non-dwelling locations (Art. 210)

• AFCI coverage and exception changes

• Required labeling, emergency disconnection clarity, and ready access

5) Special Occupancies & Equipment

• Healthcare, marinas/boatyards, agricultural buildings — notable article changes

• Fire pumps, emergency systems, and standby power updates (Arts. 695, 700, 701)

6) Low-Voltage, Controls & Communications

• Class 1, 2, 3 circuits; fire alarm, communications, and network-powered broadband (Arts. 725, 760, 770)

• New device and interconnection considerations impacting controls

7) Energy, PV, and Storage

• PV systems and rapid-shutdown refinements (Art. 690)

• Energy Storage Systems (ESS) design/installation updates (Art. 706)

• Interconnection, listing, and signage rule changes

8) Field Application & Inspection Readiness

• Common 2023 pitfalls causing red tags—and how to avoid them

• Documentation, labeling, and coordination tips for smooth inspections

Complete Your Full 24 Hours (All WA Electrical Courses)

• 12-Hour Industry-Related – Applied NEC Principles & NFPA 70E — $89

• 8-Hour 2023 NEC Changes – Code Update — $69

• 4-Hour RCW/WAC Update – Laws & Rules — $39

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Why 1st Choice Continuing Education?

• ✅ Washington-Approved: Course #WA 2025-362 | Provider #3268

• ✅ Only $69 — no hidden fees

• ✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced — learn anywhere, anytime

• ✅ Instant Certificate at completion

• ✅ State Reporting in 24 Hours

• ✅ Money-Back Guarantee

• ✅ Trusted 10+ Years by thousands of licensees nationwide

• ✅ Support: Call or text 1-800-698-2770

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Support When You Need It

✅ Have a question about Washington Electrical CE, the L&I renewal portal, or this course? Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770.

We also speak Spanish.

Enroll Now

✅ Enroll in the 8 Hour 2023 NEC Changes Code Update course for Washington for $69 and complete your NEC Code Update hours today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course approved in Washington?

Yes. It is approved by Washington L&I as Course #WA 2025-362 under Provider #3268.

How many CE hours does this course provide and in which Washington category?

8 hours of NEC Code Update CE credit.

Which NEC does the course cover?

The 2023 NEC.

What does Washington require for electrical license renewal?

Washington L&I requires 24 total hours of CE every three years, broken into 8 hours of NEC Code Update (this course), 4 hours of Washington Electrical Rules (RCW/WAC), and 12 hours of Industry-Related instruction.

How much does the course cost?

$69.

Is the course online and self-paced?

Yes. The course is 100% online and self-paced.

When will I get my certificate?

You can download your instant certificate of completion the moment you finish.

Do you report my hours to L&I?

Yes. We report your hours to L&I within 24 hours of completion.

Who should take this course?

Journeyman Electricians, Master Electricians, Electrical Administrators, and (where applicable) Trainees.

What does the course cover?

2023 NEC changes covering general requirements and definitions, wiring methods and conductors, services and overcurrent protection, dwelling and non-dwelling protections, special occupancies, low-voltage controls and communications, energy and PV and storage, and field application and inspection readiness.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. The course is backed by a money-back guarantee.

What if I need help during the course?

Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770 and a team member will help. Spanish speakers welcome.

Course Details

• Washington Approved Provider: 3268
• Approved Course #2025-362
• 8 Credit Hours.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.