Welcome to the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry, Benjamin Franklin Chapter.
Your membership will open up whole new worlds of knowledge and camaraderie in the electrical industry.
As a pioneer, the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry plays a strong leadership role in the electrical industry and its many organizations and associations. Because of its reputation for fairness and code-compliance, the association has long been labeled the Keystone of the Electrical Industry. Like the keystone, the association plays a cohesive role among testing agencies, standards organizations, manufacturers, distributors, and contractors.
Are you an electrical professional 30 years of age or younger and need to build your network and knowledge? Join us at any meeting and pay a discounted rate of $30 for your meal and education!
General Meeting Notice
Date: May 20, 2025
Registration Open 5:30pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Program 7-9pm
The Benjamin Franklin Chapter proudly announces that we will feature two presenters this month. Roland Gutzky from MET Labs will present on NFPA 790 & 791. NFPA 790, the Standard for Competency of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies, and NFPA 791, the Recommended Practice and Procedures for Unlabeled Electrical Equipment Evaluation, provide the guidelines for certifying a third-party agency and the procedures used to evaluate equipment in the field.Next, we’ll hear from Robert Parissi, Chief Electrical Inspector, City of Philadelphia. Bob will provide a slideshow detailing the most common violations encountered in the field during permit audits by the City of Philadelphia. DON'T MISS THIS!
Upcoming Meetings
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
| May 2025 | MET Labs & Bob Parissi | NFPA 790 & 791 and Common Violations |
| Sep 2025 | CBQs | |
| Oct 2025 | Charles Burckhard | TBD |
| Nov 2025 | TBD |
Electrical Student Award Program
Each year, The Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry, Benjamin Franklin Chapter offers our “Electrical Student Award” program. This program recognizes and rewards exceptional student performance and commitment in electrical related vocational/technical school programs.
Learn more about the program ›
Rest In Peace Ed Perrine
The Benjamin Franklin Chapter is sad to announce that Past President, Past Treasurer, and current Board Member Edward Perrine passed away on July 30, 2024. He was an Air Force Veteran, a Deacon at his church, and an honorary member of our chapter.
Ed Perrine supported the IAEI for over five decades, dedicating time and energy to the benefit of our members throughout his 57-year membership. During that time, he mentored countless peers, led our chapter, managed our finances, and was a friend to all.
Rarely does one meet a man who is so knowledgeable and cordial. Edward epitomized what it meant to be a gentleman. We are saddened to have lost his guidance and friendship. He was a beacon of erudite wisdom in our industry. Ed's absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him.
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