Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 1230 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
Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Electrical)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers in New Mexico. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in New Mexico.
This seminar is 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/CES.
Architects and engineers seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to apply 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.
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
Jim Egan
Sun Valley Solar SolutionsService Manager, Sun Valley Solar SolutionsMr. Egan is a dual-licensed electrical contractor in Arizona performing service, design and installation of conventional electrical, solar photovoltaic, wind, battery and hybrid renewable energy power systems. He is a nationally-certified electrical inspector with the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Mr. Egan is an electrical section voting member of the NFPA for the National Electrical Code and has served as a technical consultant in past code-making cycles. He has created, designed and presented college-accredited training courses in electrical code, theory and installation applications at Gateway Community College for the Electric League of Arizona, as well as codes and standards workshops and seminars for large industry groups, corporations, and individuals. Mr. Egan has also provided hands-on workshops and product demonstrations for customers, installers, and building officials.