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 – 5:00 pm
Overview of Major Changes in 2017 National Electrical Code
Article 425: Fixed Industrial Process Heating
Article 691: Large-Scale PV Electric Power Production
Article 706: Energy Storage Systems
Article 710: Stand-Alone Systems
Article 712: Direct-Current Microgrids
Chapter 1: National Electrical Code
Requirements for electrical installations, including clearances and free space requirements about equipment
New reconditioned equipment, identification and traceability;
New limited access working space requirement
New short-circuit current documentation
Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection
Grounded conductors
Voltage drop calculations
Branch circuit, feeder and services calculations
GFCI receptacle outlet requirements
Service requirements Transformer protection
New GFCI protection for non-dwelling units
Grounding and Bonding
Grounding of service entrances
Grounding of separately-derived systems
Grounding electrodes
Sizing of grounding electrode and grounding conductor
Bonding of services
Chapter 3: Wiring Methods and Materials
Wiring methods—underground installation requirements
Conductors for general wiring
Conductor ampacity correction and adjustments
Number of conductors in a raceway
Pull and junction box fill calculation
New single-phase dwelling services and feeders
Chapter 4: Equipment for General Use
Flexible cords and cables
Receptacle requirements
Switchboards and panel boards
Short circuit rating
Luminaires, appliances, transformers and motors
Chapter 5: Special Occupancies
Hazardous locations
Commercial garages
Health care facility requirements
Recreational vehicle parks
Chapter 6: Special Equipment
Signs, outline lighting, elevators
Hybrid vehicle plug in requirements
Data center requirements
Pools and spas
Solar photovoltaic systems
Small wind turbine systems
Chapter 7: Special Conditions
Emergency systems
Class 1, 2, and 3 power-limited circuits
Fire alarm circuits
Chapter 8: Communications Circuits
Premises-powered broadband communication systems
Network-powered broadband communication systems
Chapter 9: Tables
Conductor fill and raceway calculation example
Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 Continuing Ed. Hours
Architects
7.0 Continuing Ed. Hours (HSW)
7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Electrical)
Contractors
Non-Credit CE Opportunity*
*See below for more information
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 7.0 (HSW) continuing education hours to architects and 7.0 continuing education hours to engineers in most states, including Virginia. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Virginia.
This event has been approved by the American Institute of Architects for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA.
The International Code Council has approved this program for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Electrical.
This seminar offers a continuing education opportunity to construction contractors but has not been approved by any state contractor licensing entity. This course is not eligible for Virginia electrician continuing education, as only information on the 2011 and 2014 NEC is being accepted for continuing education credit.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire program. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
David Ballentine
Surging ForwardElectrical consultant with Surging ForwardMr. Ballentine has over 28 years of experience in the electrical construction field, 18 of those years have been in project management or related fields. Mr. Ballentine has been involved in the planning and design of various blocks in the town center area of Virginia Beach, Virginia, including assisting with the design of the security system at the Westin Hotel. He has been involved in coordinating subcontractor conflicts as a liaison when conflicts arise. He has also served on various safety committees giving him exposure to various phases of the construction industry. Mr. Ballentine provided engineering services for the expansion of the 36-mgd Atlantic Treatment Plant to 54 mgd, with provisions for a future expansion to 72 mgd. He has provided planning, design, and construction-phase services for the upgrade of the 18-mgd Army Base Treatment Plant in Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Ballentine has worked projects that have included high voltage, security systems, fire alarm systems, HAVC systems, Switchgear, instrumentation, lighting, DDC controls, pumping systems, waste water treatment piping, electrical and storm water installations.