Agenda

Due to health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this seminar is now being offered as an online webinar which will take place over two days, Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Follow this link for registration: https://www.halfmoonseminars.org/seminars/133475/national-electrical-code-2017-grounding-and-bonding/online

 

Introduction to Grounding and Bonding

    Ground/earth
Definitions
Ground fault paths/bonding
GFCI operation
Review of Ohm’s law
Electric shock hazards

Grounding Electrode System

250.52 – Grounding electrodes
250.53 – Grounding electrode system installation
250.54 – Auxiliary grounding electrodes

Grounding Electrode Conductors

250.62 – GEC materials
250.64 – GEC Installation
250.66 – GEC Sizing
250.68 – GEC and bonding
250.70 – Methods of grounding and bonding

System Grounding Part 1

250.20 – AC systems to be grounded
250.21 – AC systems not required to be grounded
250.22 – Circuits not to be grounded
250.24(A) – System grounding connections

System Grounding Part 2

250.24(B) – Main bonding jumpers
250.24(C) – Grounded conductors in service equipment
250.30 – Grounding separately derived AC systems
250.32 – Separate building feeders

Equipment Grounding and Conductors Part 1

250.110 – Equipment fastened in place
250.114 – Equipment connected by cord and plug
250.119 – ID of equipment grounding conductors
250.120 – EGC Installation
250.122 – EGC sizing
250.126 – ID of wiring device terminals

Equipment Grounding and Conductors Part 2

250.110 – Equipment fastened in place
250.114 – Equipment connected by cord and plug
250.119 – ID of equipment grounding conductors
250.120 – EGC installation
250.122 – EGC sizing
250.126 – ID of wiring device terminals

Bonding Part 1

250.90 – General requirements
250.92 – Bonding of services
250.96 – Bonding other enclosures

Bonding Part 2

250.102 – Bonding conductors and jumpers
250.104 – Bonding pipe systems and structural metal
250.106 – Lightning protection systems

Methods of Equipment Grounding

250.130 – EGC Connections
250.136 – Equipment considered grounded
250.142 – Grounded conductor and grounding equipment
250.148 – EGC continuity and attachment

Credits

Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW

International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Electrical)

Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in many states, including Pennsylvania. Educators and courses are not subject to pre-approval in Pennsylvania.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES course information under this seminar listing. Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES.

Architects and engineers seeking continuing education credits in other states will be able to claim the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Electrical (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

This course offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any contractor licensing entity for mandatory continuing education credit.

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

JD White

Professor of Electrician Education, Freelance Electrical System Design and Drafting

Professor White’s 48 years’ experience in the electrical industry and his 25 years of teaching apprentices and CEU courses for electrical contractors, architects and engineers has provided perspectives he enjoys sharing. Professor White has written and revised more than 150 college course syllabi. He transitioned the entire skilled trades catalog of courses from quarter hours to semester hours. Professor White has created and changed numerous college programs of study for associate degrees and various trade certificates. He has taught for IEC Central Ohio, Columbus State Community College, and most recently Midlands Technical College Columbia, South Carolina. He has also been teaching CEU seminars for various training agencies and private companies since 2007. Professor White has a strong understanding of the National Electrical Code and tries to create interactions with seminar attendees. Regarding electrical system design, he has completed more than 100 projects including simple single buildings, multiple occupancy strips, and multi-use buildings.

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: National Electrical Code 2017: Grounding and Bonding

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This seven-hour live lecture presentation examines grounding and bonding requirements as prescribed by the 2017 version of the National Electrical Code to protect occupants and users from electrical shocks.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to understand and use common terminology found in the National Electrical Code, be able to apply Ohms Law, and be able to explain the purpose of bonding.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to describe ground fault paths, discuss electrical shock hazards in structures, and explain the operation of GFCIs.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify AC systems that are required to be grounded and those that do not need to be grounded.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to differentiate grounding requirements for equipment fastened in place from equipment connected by cord and plug.

Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to explain the function of grounding electrode conductors (GEC) and identify GEC materials, and discuss their sizing and installation.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of electrical systems

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/18/2023

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.