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 2020 National Electrical Code

   Fault current references 
   Definition statements
   Alignment of GFCI requirements 
   Equipment grounding conductor
   Ampacity of conductors

New Articles for the 2020 NEC

   242 Overvoltage protection 
   311 Medium voltage conductors
   337 Type P cable 
   800 Gen requirements for communication systems

Chapter 1: NEC General, Articles 100 – 110

   Definitions
   Electrical connections
   Identification of disconnecting means
   Space about electrical equipment

Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection, Articles 210 – 250

   Grounded conductors 
   Branch circuits
   Feeder circuits 
   Services
   Overvoltage protection 
   Grounding and bonding

Chapter 3: Wiring Methods, Articles 300 – 370

   Conductors for general wiring 
   Medium voltage cable
   Conductor volume calculations 
   Type P cable
   Multi-outlet assembly

Chapter 4: Equipment for General Use, Articles 400 – 490

   Switches 
   Receptacles
   Luminaries 
   Appliances
   Motor circuits

Chapter 5: Special Occupancies, Articles 500 – 590

   Classified locations 
   Commercial garages
   Motor fuel dispensing facilities 
   Assembly occupancies
   Agricultural buildings 
   RV parks
   Marinas and docks 
   Temporary installations

Chapter 6: Special Equipment, Articles 600 – 695

   Electric signs 
   Elevators and lifts
   Electric vehicles 
   Pools and fountains
   PV systems 
   Fire pumps

Chapter 7: Special Conditions, Articles 700 – 770

   Emergency systems 
   Interconnected power production
   Critical operations power systems 
   Fire alarm systems
   Optical fiber cables

Chapter 8: Communications Systems, Articles 800 – 840

   General requirements 
   Communications circuits
   Powered broadband systems

Chapter 9: Tables and Informative Annexes

   Tables 
   Annex C raceway fill
   Annex D examples 
   Final notes

Credits

Professional Engineers
     7.0 CPD Hours/PDHs

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

Ohio Electrical Contractors
     Pending

International Code Council
     .7 CEUs (Electrical)

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 most states, including Ohio. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Ohio.

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 information under this course listing. Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES.

Engineers and architects seeking continuing education credit 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.

HalfMoon Education has applied to the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board for course approvals for electrical contractors, which is pending. Updates are available at www.halfmoonseminars.org under this seminar listing.

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

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

Consultant at Freelance Electrical System Design and Drafting
Mr. White’s past ten years with Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio, as its Skilled Trades Program coordinator, has provided him with insights beyond teaching, including migration to semesters, and providing oversight of 144 apprenticeship courses and 28 open enrollment courses covering construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and welding. Mr. White helped craft 15 plans for study for various certificates, AAS majors, and ATS majors. He has been an active part of articulation agreements, with various vocational career programs and apprenticeship programs. He started a new open enrollment program in June of 2007, which had over 200 active students, and filled 28 course sections per term, prior to him handing it over to a new faculty member. Mr. White is presently working with 10 apprenticeship partnerships with annual enrollment of 1,500 students. He has oversight of five labs, equipment, materials, and lab personnel.

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 2020

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This seven-hour live lecture presentation examines major changes in the 2020 National Electrical Code, including new articles for over-voltage protection, medium voltage conductors, Type P cable, and general requirements for communication systems. This course also examines compliance standards for provisions from Chapters 1-9 in the NEC.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss major changes in the 2020 National Electrical Code involving fault current references, GFCI requirements, equipment grounding, and ampacity of conductors.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain compliance standards for new articles for the 2020 NEC, including over-voltage protection, medium voltage conductors, Type P cable, and general requirements for communication systems.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with articles in NEC Chapter 1-4, covering electrical connections, wiring and protection, wiring methods, and equipment for general use.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with articles in NEC Chapter 5-9, covering special occupancies, special equipment, special conditions, communication systems, and use of tables and annexes.

LUs:  7.0                                                                                             LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with electrical systems and code compliance

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/03/2023

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.

CD/Manual Price: $299.00

Currently, our self-study products DO NOT qualify for AIA, LACES, ASLA or CLARB credit.

HalfMoon will mail you these materials via USPS. Please allow 5 weeks from the date of purchase to receive your product. If the live seminar is in the future, please allow 5 weeks from the date of the live seminar.

The CD/Manual package includes an audio recording of a live seminar on CDs, along with a bound copy of the manual that was distributed at the seminar. The manual contains written materials prepared by the seminar speaker(s).

The CDs contain embedded number codes, which you are required to document and return to HalfMoon if you wish to obtain a certificate of completion for the program. The acceptance of self-administered continuing education activities vary widely between states and professions. Before undertaking any self-study effort, you should review the rules of your licensing/certifying entity.

HalfMoon Education guarantees its products. The self-study products are recorded from a live seminar and there are circumstances where an audio recording is not available. HalfMoon will contact you and issue a full refund if the product you ordered is not available. If you are not happy with a product you receive, you can return the product for a full refund. However, refunds will not be issued if completion certificates are requested.

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