2016 California Electrical Code
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
Chapter 1: National Electrical Code
Code changes in the 2014 National Electrical Code
as adopted by California in 2016
Requirements for electrical installations, including
clearances and free space requirements about equipment
Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection
Grounded conductors
Voltage drop calculations
Branch circuit, feeder and services calculations
GFCI receptacle outlet requirements
Service requirements
Transformer protection
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
Tables for conductor ampacity
Conductor ampacity correction and adjustments
Number of conductors in a raceway
Pull and junction box fill calculation
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
Credits
Architects
7.0 Non-Credit Contact Hours (CA)
7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
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 continuing education/contact hours to architects (HSW) and 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers in all states. This is a non-credit activity for California architects. Continuing education is not mandatory for engineer license maintenance in California.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885).
Architects and engineers seeking continuing education credit in all other states will be able to apply the hours earned at this seminar. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
The International Code Council has approved this activity for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Electrical.
This course also offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. Credit approval is not being sought in any state with a contractor continuing education requirement.
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
Bernie Ruffenach
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryLead Electrical Inspector, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryMr. Ruffenach is the lead electrical inspector for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where he performs electrical inspections of facilities and unique laboratory equipment for compliance with all standards. He is IAEI certified in electrical inspection and electrical plan review. His specialties include the NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA, and ASTM PPE Standards, as well as training, inspections, and plan review. Previously he was president of Electrical Safety Consulting, where he developed courses in OSHA electrical regulations, safe work practices, lockout, equipment, diagrams, and the National Electrical Code. Mr. Ruffenach has provided training to electricians; lineworkers; operators; maintenance workers; instrument, relay and switchgear technicians; engineers; and safety and OSHA officials.