I belong to the IAEI, which stands for The international Association of electrical inspectors. Any one can join, and for I believe 60.00 dollars a year you get the monthly magazine which is great. There are monthly meetings in all diffrent areas around the U.S.A. At these meetings there are inspectors, electricians, supply people, power company people and more. I'm sure there is a division near where you are to attend. I've been a member since 1987, and the info. you get is well worth the yearly dues. There are certification tests that you can take. It's similar to a Masters Exam. There are a total of 3 exams. I've passed one already and I hope to take another by the end of the year. I have no plans to be an inspector right now, but I may check it out later in life. The weight the exams pull I'm not sure but the tests are very difficult, and I guess you could say that could qualify you along with x amount of years in the trade.
Steve T.