City of Austin Recognized as U.S.’s First ElectriCity

ElectriCity™ is a new official recognition from the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI) and the International Code Council (ICC)

Austin, Texas – ElectriCity™ is a new program that recognizes cities for their commitment to electrical safety and provides on-site training from the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI). By becoming an ElectriCity, the City of Austin demonstrates their commitment to ensuring that electrical installations meet required safety standards, reducing the risk of electrical hazards and contributing to the overall safety and sustainability of their community.

City staff that participate in the ElectriCity program are better prepared to take the ICC/IAEI certification exams for Residential Electrical Inspectors, Commercial Electrical Inspectors and/or Electrical Plans Examiners. The ICC/IAEI Electrical Inspector Joint Certification Program provides a widely recognized credential that gives certificate holders access to increased job opportunities and improved mobility within the building safety industry.

Proper electrical inspections are a critical life safety aspect of the inspection process. The Code Council and IAEI are committed to supporting the building safety industry and electrical safety professionals with their membership, training and certification needs.

“I am proud that the City of Austin is the very first ICC/IAEI ElectriCity in the United States,” said José G. Roig, Director of Development Services for the City of Austin and Director At-Large for the Code Council Board of Directors. “Electrical inspections are an important part of building safety, and I want to ensure my team has the best training possible. ElectriCity’s high quality and flexible training will make all our communities safer, and I encourage you to join us.”

Learn more about the ElectriCity™ program here.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

About the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry

The Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI) educates and equips electrical professionals while unifying the industry to promote electrical safety. IAEI brings together electrical inspectors, multi-hat inspectors, electrical installers and contractors, testing agencies, standards organizations, manufacturers, and distributors to ensure public safety.