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Spark Online Course: BC 2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training

EIN Spark BEEA 400

April 15, 2020

Do it the easy way and take your Code Upgrade Training online!

What you’ll get

– 8 hours of Training (approved for all 8 of required education or FSR certificate renewal by Technical Safety BC)

– Digital/Downloadable Copy of the SparkBC 2018 Electrical Code Change Manual

– Online Support via email – contact us at any time and get your questions answered by our expert trainers

BCEA Members get $15 off by using the coupon code: BCEAMEMBER

Go HERE to register

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Canada Building Permits Report for July 2020

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