Course Description

4 Hour 2020 NEC Changes Electrical Renewal Pt 1 – Suffolk County

Approved by New York – Suffolk County – Consumer Affairs – Administration Labor, Licensing, and Consumer Affairs ✅
Only $39 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced

Stay licensed and up to code with this Suffolk County–approved 4-hour continuing education course focused on key changes in the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). Fully online and self-paced, you can log in and out anytime without losing progress, download your certificate the moment you finish. With over 10 years in business, 1st Choice Continuing Education is trusted by thousands of electricians nationwide. Questions? Call or text 1-800-698-2770.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for Suffolk County (NY) electrical licensees who need NEC update hours toward renewal, including:

• Master Electricians

• Restricted Electricians (RE1 HVAC, RE3 Oil & Gas Burning Equipment, RE4 Signs & Lighting Systems, RE5 Communications Cable Installer)

• Electrical Inspectors (when using 4-hour modules toward the 8-hour total)

Suffolk County CE & Renewal — What to Know

• Two-year renewal cycle in Suffolk County.

• Required CE hours per 2-year renewal period: Master Electricians and Electrical Inspectors need 8 total hours; Restricted Electricians need 4 total hours.

• This 4-hour course can be taken alone (Restricted) or paired with Part 2 to meet the 8-hour Master/Inspector requirement.

How to Renew Your Suffolk County Electrical License (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Complete Your CE Hours

• Masters/Inspectors: 8 hours total (take Part 1 + Part 2).

• Restricted: 4 hours total (this Part 1 course fulfills the full CE requirement).

Step 2: Finish Online & Get Your Certificate

• 100% online and self-paced.

• Instant certificate available for download immediately upon completion.

Step 3: We Report to the County

• We report your completion to the Suffolk County Consumer Affairs/Administration Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs within 24 hours.

Step 4: Submit Your County Renewal

• File your renewal with Suffolk County and retain your certificate for your records.

Topics Covered in This 4-Hour Course (Part 1 of 2)

Section 1 (2 Hours): Introduction to the 2020 NEC & Code-Wide Changes

1. Understanding the NEC update process (3-year cycle; NFPA role)

2. Major 2020 NEC themes: safety, renewables, emerging technologies

3. Redefined and new terminology (Article 100)

4. Revisions to Article 110: working space, access, labeling

5. Grounding & bonding updates (Article 250)

6. Overcurrent protection revisions (Article 240)

7. New Article 242 (Overvoltage Protection) — overview

8. Article 800.2 communications systems — general requirements

9. Clarified informational notes and annex usage

10. Coordination with I-Codes; local application in Suffolk County

Section 2 (2 Hours): Residential Electrical System Updates

1. Expanded GFCI protection — added dwelling locations (210.8(A))

2. Outdoor emergency disconnects for 1- & 2-family dwellings (230.85)

3. Receptacle spacing in habitable rooms (210.52)

4. Tamper-resistant receptacle expansion

5. Whole-home surge protection (230.67)

6. AFCI updates for living areas

7. Service panel & load center updates — labeling/placement

8. EV charging updates for dwellings (Article 625)

9. Energy management/smart panels & load controls

10. Pools and outdoor installations — Article 680 safety updates

Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ Suffolk County–Approved NEC Course
✅ Only $39 – No hidden fees
✅ 100% Online & Mobile Friendly
✅ Self-Paced – Log in/out anytime
✅ Instant Certificate
✅ We Report to the County Within 24 Hours
✅ Money-Back Guarantee
✅ 10+ Years Serving Electricians
✅ Live Support by Call or Text – 1-800-698-2770

Related Suffolk County Courses (Mix & Match to Reach 8 Hours)

• ✅ 8 Hour Electrical License Renewal – Suffolk County — $69

• ✅ 4 Hour 2020 NEC Changes Electrical Renewal Pt 1 – Suffolk County — $39

• ✅ 4 Hour 2020 NEC Changes Electrical Renewal Pt 2 – Suffolk County — $39

• ✅ 8 Hour 2023 NEC – Suffolk County Renewal — $69

Enroll Now – Just $39 ✅
Fast, affordable NEC update hours for Suffolk County electricians. Approved, online, and trusted by thousands.

 

Course Details

• New York- Suffolk County
• 4 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.