NEC Code Changes – Part 1, Articles 90-285
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Explain the new requirements for the introduction to the code – Art. 90
Use the NEC to find the definitions that are new to the NEC – Art. 100
List the new requirements for general electrical installations - Art. 110
Identify the new requirements for branch circuit sizes and calculations - Art. 210
Explain the new applications and calculations for feeder and branch circuits – Art 215-220
Determine the changes to the NEC regarding outside branch circuits and feeders – Art 225 – 230
List the changes to overcurrent protection – Art. 240
Determine the new stipulations for grounding and bonding according to the NEC – Art. 250
Explain how and where surges arrestors and SPDs are utilized and installed – Art. 280-285
NEC Code Changes – Part 2, Articles 300-424
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Identify the changes to the general requirements for Wiring methods and materials – Art. 300
Explain the new information for conductors for general wiring -Art. 310
Determine the new requirements for cabinets and cutout boxes in the NEC – Art. 312
List the changes to the code regarding boxes – Art. 314
Use the new information to comply with the NEC for armored cable and MC cable -Art. 320-330
Use the new information to comply with the NEC for Tray cable and flexible metal conduit – Art. 336-348
Comply with the NEC when specifying LFMC and messenger supported wiring – Art. 350-396
Identify and use new requirements for cords and cables – Art. 400
Determine the updated requirements for low voltage lighting-Art. 411
Specify the new requirements for appliances – Art 422
Explain fixed electric space heating requirements -Art 424
NEC Code Changes – Part 3, Articles 425-590
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Identify the new requirements and articles for process heating equipment – Art. 425
List the changes to Art 430 for motors and controls – Art 430
Determine how NEC changes affect Air Conditioning and refrigeration installations – Art. 440
Define the changes to the code for generator installations – Art 445
Identify the NEC changes to storage battery systems – Art. 480
Identify the changes to the NEC regarding equipment over 1,000V –Art. 490
Explain the new code requirements regarding hazardous and intrinsically safe locations – Art. 500-504
List the changes that affect installations in Commercial garages or for bulk storage tanks – Art. 511-515
Explain the changes and how they affect installations for paint spray booths and dipping or coating tanks – Art. 516
Identify the changes to electrical installations in health care facilities or in theaters – Art. 517 -520
Use the codebook to determine how changes affect mobile home parks or park trailers- Art 550- 552
Explain the critical changes to wiring in marinas and docking facilities – Art 555
Apply the code changes to requirements for temporary wiring – Art. 590
NEC Code Changes – Part 4, Articles 600- Chapter 9
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Explain the changes in the code pertaining to Electric sign installation – Art 600
Apply the code changes to installations of elevators and escalators – Art 620
Use the new information to comply with EV charging stations- Art. 625
Determine how updated code affects the installation of audio equipment or Modular data centers- Art. 640-645
Define the changes to electrical works for pipe organs – Art. 650
Explain the changes in the requirement to swimming pools – Art. 680
Identify the changes to the NEC regarding PV systems – Art. 690
Define the New information on large- scale PV systems – Art. 691
List the changes to fire pump wiring – Art. 695
Determine how changes affect emergency or standbysystems – Art 700-702
Explain the code changes pertaining to interconnected power sources and energy storage systems –Art. 705-706
Explain the code changes related to COPs and DC micro grids – Art. 708-712
Identify the code changes for Class 1-2-3 and optical fiber cables – Art. 725-770
Specify the changes to Chapter 8 related to communication circuits and premises Broadband – Art 800-840
Use Chapter 9 tables and information to determine up-to date requirements – Chap. 9
Grounding and Bonding- Part 1
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Define terms used for grounding and bonding
Explain the need for grounding and bonding
Determine a low impedance ground path
Define the grounding and bonding jumper purposes
Use table 250.102 (C) to size jumpers
Determine adequate size of grounding electrode and GEC
Identify the grounding needs when paralleling conductors
Determine effects of faults and use of over-current protection
Apply the different approved connectors for grounding and bonding
Grounding and Bonding- Part 2
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Determine which systems are required to be grounded, or may be grounded, or shall not be grounded
Explain the requirement for grounding a AC service
Determine minimum size of grounded conductors from Table 250.102 (C) (1)
Use the NEC to determine what conductors are grounded
Explain the use of bonding jumpers
List the requirements for grounding separately derived systems
Determine the requirements of grounding separated structures fed by feeder or branch circuits
Decide when to ground portable or vehicle mounted generators
List the requirements for grounding permanently installed generators
Define when to use impedance grounding techniques
NEC Grounding and Bonding- Part 3
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Identify components of a grounding electrode system
List the types and used of various grounding electrodes
Determine the requirements for installing a Grounding electrode system
Explain what is meant by a common grounding electrode
Locate lightning strike terminations compared to grounding electrodes
Identify the restrictions when using aluminum grounding electrode conductors
Determine the correct size of GEC based on Art. 250.66
Explain how connections are made to different grounding electrodes
Determine if GECs need protection and what is required
List the requirements for bonding of equipment
Explain how to provide bonding for services
Determine requirements for bonding of other systems
Identify the requirements for bonding over 250V equipment
Explain the applications for expansion fittings
Define how to ground in hazardous locations
Explain how to bond and ground special equipment
Explain how to ground process piping and exposed structural metal
Determine how to ground lightning protection
Grounding and Bonding- Part 4
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Identify requirements for bonding equipment in place
Specify the need for specific equipment grounding
Explain how luminaire are grounded
List the types of conductors used for grounding and bonding
Determine how cable trays and cable bus systems are grounded
Explain how surface metal raceway is grounded
List methods of identifying grounding or grounded conductors
Determine how EGC are installed to meet requirements
Determine proper size of EGC based on Art 250.
Size the grounding conductors for parallel ungrounded conductors
Explain how to maintain EGC continuity
Determine the markings for ground on device installations
Determine conditions when equipment is considered grounded
Explain when grounded conductors can be used for grounding
List the requirements for connecting EGC to boxes
Grounding and Bonding- For Unlicensed Personnel
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
List the general requirements for grounding and bonding
Determine an effective ground fault current path
Use the equipment grounding table 250.122
Size the bonding jumpers from table 250.102(C)(1)
Size grounding electrode conductorsfrom Art 250.66
Define separately electrical derived systems
Explain ground fault currents
Determine need for GFCI protection
Identify where objectionable currents may occur
List requirements for bonding of equipment
Identify expansion joints used in grounding
Explain the uses of water meter jumpers
Define what piping systems are required to be bonded
Motor Installation Requirements Part 1
Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to do the following tasks to demonstrate skills within industry standards.
Identify the components of a typical motor installation
Use the NEC to locate the correct article numbers that pertain to motor installation
Describe the effects of voltage variations on motor performance
Explain the application of the motor nameplate data
Describe the variables regarding motor insulation class
Calculate the locked rotor motor current based on code letter
Convert HP to KW for use in interpolation of motor current for IEC motors
Determine feeder size for multiple motor installations
Calculate correct branch circuit current and conductor size for individual motors
Determine maximum short circuit and ground fault protection for motor circuits
Design a code compliant basic motor control circuit
Select a suitable controller
Determine the size for correct motor overload protection
Apply the proper setting for electronic overload protection
Use the NEC to determine the correct number of Overload devices
Motor Installation Requirements Part 2
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Define the requirements for motor controllers
Identify the listings for IEC and NEMA controller sizes
Complete a worksheet for sizing controllers based on motors
Determine the location and rating of disconnecting means for controller and motors
List the requirements for grounding motors
Determine the means for grounding motors
Calculate the size the grounding conductors
Complete a worksheet for grounding conductor size and type
Size the raceways systems for motor supply conductors
Determine the NEC requirements for motor control circuits
Specify the size of OCP for fused, branch circuit protected, and transformer supplied control circuits.
Explain how capacitors are located to optimize power factor correction
Determine supply conductors and OCP for capacitor installations
Identify different specific motor installations
Determine the needs for Adjustable speed Drives installations
Specify the overload protection requirements
Explain the bypass circuit requirements for PLCs
Overcurrent Protection Part 1
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Provide pertinent definitions related to the overcurrent protection requirements of the NEC
Explain what multi-wire circuits are and how to protect them from overcurrent
Determine the overcurrent protection requirements for individual conductors
Locate the table in the NEC that identify standard protection values
Decide how to protect parallel conductor installations as determined by the NEC
Explain what coordinated protection means and how it is applied
Determine when ungrounded conductors must have Over Current Protection (OCP)
Identify locations for OCP regarding branch circuit conductors
Determine what OCP is needed for feeder taps of different lengths
Apply the NEC rules to determine minimum requirement for transformer and conductor protection
Determine when OCP is allowed on grounded circuit conductors
Decide on physical location of OCP for premises wiring
Explain how OCP affects disconnecting means sizing.
Overcurrent Protection Part 2
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Identify plug fuse types and applications
Identify cartridge fuses and applications
Determine fuse classifications and required ratings
List types of fuse adapters and typical uses
Explain types of Arc energy reduction techniques
Explain operations of circuit breakers
List the requirements for circuit breaker types and marking
Explain operations of CGCI, ACI, and DFCI protection techniques
Determine the requirements and application of series rated breakers
Explain the allowances for supervised installations
Determine the protection requirements for over 800A breakers
Determine the overcurrent requirements for over 1000V rated systems
Identify calculations that determine the fault current calculations
List the applications that require fault current calculations
Power Limited – Part 1
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Define what power limited means according to the NEC
Determine code arrangement and pertinent applications for power limited wiring
Define what is covered and what is not covered by the code
Explain what wiring materials and methods are related to power limited installation
Specify what is required in: mechanical installation of work
Determine how terminations are addressed in the NEC
Explain how the space around electrical equipment is determined
Identify the types of cable and the approved listing are used in power limited work
Calculate wire size and voltage drop when applied to low power circuits
List the insulation types and uses for each
Explain when to use plenum, riser, and CI cables for compliant installations
List the categories of power limited cables
Determine when and how to use fire rated cables
Power Limited – Part 2
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards
Identify the scope of Art 300 and which exceptions apply to power limited wiring
Explain how parts of communication equipment is covered by the NEC
Determine why separation of conductors is important to compliance
Determine the voltage rating of conductors and the limitations required
List the requirements for the protection of conductors in various scenarios
Use the NEC to specify underground wiring locations
Determine what ratings are required for different application for underground wiring
Specify how to support raceways for power limited applications
Determine when boxes are required or not required for low power installations
Calculate raceway fill for conduit and power limited cable installation
Determine what is required for ceiling installation- plenum or non-plenum
Power Limited – Part 3
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards
Define the scope and application of Art725
Use the definitions in Art 725 to determine application of materials
Define circuit conductors as to class, PLTC, CI and abandoned
Explain access to equipment requirements
Identify safety control wiring and appropriate class
Specify class of circuit according to application and other parameters
Use the NEC to specify overcurrent protection
List the appropriate wiring methods used for different scenarios
Explain when class 1 conductor scan or cannot be mixed with other conductors
Determine the ampacity of conductors based on the number of conductors
Determine the power sources to be used in different class wiring
Describe installation techniques for different classes of wiring
Explain how light and power conductors can be associated with LV conductors
Explain what is meant by PoE conductor and their applications
Use the hierarchy and substation table to satisfy requirements
Identify listing of cables and how they apply
Explain where CI cables are used
Power Limited – Part 4
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Determine which communication articles apply to Power limited work
List methods that are approved for cable management
Define what cable systems are used for aerial wiring
Define underground cable systems for communications
Determine how to protect communication wiring systems
Use the NEC to specify grounding of communication wiring
Identify what raceways are used for comm. wiring
List the different types of wiring and cables are permitted in various locations
Determine what type of listing is required on equipment
Define network powered broadband systems
Decide on the NEC requirements for power limitations
Explain the categories of medium power and low power broadband
Determine how to use aerial and underground cables
Explain how protection systems are utilized on Network powered systems
Identify broadband cable listing such as BM and BL
Define Premises powered broadband systems
Determine uses and applications of optical fiber cables
Describe installation techniques for optical fiber cables
Describe PoE and wiring system routing
Motors and Transformers
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Define the terms used in the NEC regarding motor installations
List the NEC articles that specify the requirements for installed motors
Determine requirements for motor system component
Identify the marking requirements for motor controllers
Explainwhich different motors are used for installation surroundings
Explain the differences between NEMA and IEC motor design
Calculate the size and type of motor branch circuit and feeder conductors
Specify the overload protection technique and correct sizes
Determine the OL protection for motors on general purpose circuits
Determine Short circuit and ground fault protection methods and appropriate sizes
Explain the difference between control and power circuits
Calculate the required control circuit sizewith overcurrent protection
Identify the requirements for Motor Control Centers
Determine the correct locations of disconnecting means
Usethe NEC to create a code compliant VFD installation
Identify the NEC requirements for overcurrent protection on transformers
Explain the methods for grounding transformers
List the requirements for installing dry transformers
Branch circuit, Feeder, and Service Calculations
Learning outcomes: After completion of this course, you should be able to accomplish these outcomes within the electrical industry standards.
Determine the requirements for sizing a feeder or service with required amperage
Specify which parts of an electrical system are feeders or branch circuits
Calculate general lighting Volt-Amp loads based on premises information
Use code articles to calculate electric dryer and ranges loads
Determine total reduced load based on demand factors for dryers and ranges
Specify the ampacity needed for branch circuit- small appliance and laundry loads
Use expected -other loads- to calculate the design load on the electrical supplies.
Calculate the service loads for a sample residential occupancy
Define non-coincident branch circuit loads and how they apply to calculations
Determine the size of ungrounded conductors for feeders and services
Calculate the size for grounded conductors for service or feeders
UseCode book guidelines for optional calculations for services or feeders
Explain the process for service calculations for existing building services
Determine the loads for schools, restaurants and farm loads that affect services