Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Chapter 1: 2014 National Electrical Code and 2017 NEC Changes
Brief history of the electrical code and explanation of the format of the code:
chapters, articles, part, sub-part etc.
Twenty important changes in the 2017 edition of the NEC
Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection
Grounded conductors
Voltage drop calculations (using Table 8, Chapter 9 resistance values)
Branch circuit, feeder and services calculations
New GFCI receptacle outlet requirements
Service requirements (Article 230)
Grounding and Bonding (Article 250)
New grounding of service entrances
Grounding of separately-derived systems
• Grounding electrodes
Sizing of grounding electrode conductor (Table 250.66)
Bonding of services (Part V)
Chapter 3: Wiring Methods and Materials
Wiring methods—underground installation requirements (Article 300.5)
Conductors for general wiring
• New tables for conductor ampacity (Table 310.15(B)(16))
Conductor ampacity correction and adjustments
Pull and junction box fill calculation (Article 314)
Chapter 4: Equipment for General Use
Flexible cords and cables
New receptacle requirements
Switchboards and panel boards
New short circuit rating
Motor branch and feeder circuits
Luminaires, appliances
Transformer protection (Article 450 example calculations)
Chapter 5: Special Occupancies
Hazardous locations
Commercial garages
Chapter 6: Special Equipment
Signs, outline lighting, elevators
Hybrid vehicle plug in requirements
New data center requirements
Solar photovoltaic systems (Article 690)
New small wind turbine systems
Chapter 7: Special Conditions
New emergency systems (legally required, optional)
Class 1, 2, and 3 power-limited circuits (Article 725)
Fire alarm circuits (Article 760)
Chapter 8: Communications Circuits
New premises-powered broadband communication systems (Article 840)
Network-powered broadband communication systems (Article 830)
Chapter 9: Tables
Conductor fill and raceway calculations with examples
Table 8, Chapter 9 Physical Properties of Conductors
Table 5, Chapter 9 Dimensions of Insulated Conductors and Fixture Wire
Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
6.5 MSE PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Electrical)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects in Montana. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Montana.
The Montana Society of Engineers has approved this course for 6.5 PDHs.
This seminar has been approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA information under this course listing.
The International Code Council has approved this course for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Electrical (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
HalfMoon Education will not be seeking course approval from the Montana State Electrical Board for this activity.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Larren K. Elliott Ph.D.
President, Training Technology
Mr. Elliott started his career in the late 60s as an electrician. From that he moved to designing electrical control circuits on material handling systems for the Webb Stiles Company. He later became the supervisor of curriculum and instruction for all industrial control products at the Allen-Bradley Company. Mr. Elliott has also been an assistant professor at Texas A&M University teaching Industrial Electricity and Factory Automation within the School of Engineering. Over the years he has received a B.S. degree in Education from West Virginia University and M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University. He has also passed his Electrical Inspector’s Exam certified by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). Mr. Elliott’s 45 years of practical hands-on industrial and training experience has given him the ability to teach diverse technical subjects to plant and machine operators, technicians, and engineers.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Montana Electrical Code
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture presentation examines the 2014 National Electrical Code and 2017 NEC changes, which make up the electrical code for Montana.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to compare the requirements of the Montana Electrical Code to the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), and will be able to identify 20 upcoming changes between the current electrical code and the 2017 edition of the code, including changes in requirements for renewable energy and energy storage systems.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify key requirements for wiring and protection, including requirements for grounded conductors, GFCI receptacle outlets and transformer protection.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with requirements for grounding and bonding, including grounding of service entrances, grounding electrodes and bonding of services.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to analyze requirements for wiring, cords, and cables, and will be able to comply with requirements for special equipment, including signs, elevators, data centers and renewable energy systems.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of electrical codes and compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 07/02/2022
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost, or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.