Mike Holt Enterprises Understanding the NEC
Mike Holt

This newsletter series will give you insights and techniques to help you build a better business no matter how large or small yours is. I always say that success comes from working on your business as opposed to in your business. I want to share with you the systems and philosophies that have been successful for me over the years.

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Project Management - Codes and Standards

Sometimes you will work in a jurisdiction that has local requirements or amendments to the Code. If you’re unaware of the requirements it can be a costly mistake. You can avoid a situation like this by doing the following:

  • Make an investment in training time for you, your supervisors, and estimators to become knowledgeable in the local codes.
  • Make it a policy to install jobs per the plans.
  • Obtain all required permits prior to beginning work.
  • Establish a professional working relationship with the inspectors in the areas where you do repeat work. Know the specific requirements for each jurisdiction, and what they think is most important. If you anticipate problems with an inspector on a particular job, adjust your estimate to accommodate meeting them on site for all inspections.
  • Become knowledgeable on the building codes in each area where you do work. If you’re not sure of the local code requirements, investigate the details prior to bidding the job.
  • Know the licensing, insurance and permitting requirements of the state, county, or city in which you operate your business.

Regularly attending classes or seminars on the National Electrical Code and other relevant business or industry topics will help you avoid many of the most common issues. Many are sponsored by organizations that have the information you need to be aware of the building code changes that affect your business.

Safety standards are as important as building codes in some types of work. If you work in a specialized industry that involves classified hazardous materials, elevated heights, or construction cranes, make sure to keep up-to-date on the applicable OSHA standards. You may even want to consider training in other standards such as the NFPA 70E where your work involves special hazards like hot work.

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The above content is extracted from Mike Holt's Business Management Skills Program.


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