Agenda

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Monday, May 20, 2024 
12:00 – 2:00 pm CDT

 

Presented by: Chad Kurdi

Grounding and Bonding NEC 2023 Requirements

  • Electrical service grounding and bonding
  • Separately derived system grounding and bonding
  • Equipment grounding and bonding
  • Grounding electrodes
  • Grounding and bonding conductors
  • Grounding and bonding separate building
  • Grounding and bonding over 1000V
  • Grounding and bonding DC system
  • Grounding and bonding project case study

   

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Credits

Engineers
2.0 PDHs 

Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 LU|HSW 

ICC - International Code Council
.2 CEUs (Electrical)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

These webinars are open to the public and are designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved each of these courses for 2.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES.

The International Code Council has approved these events for .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Electrical (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentations. These courses in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

2.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Chad Salem Kurdi, P.E.

Vice President of Engineering, Partner at BKV Group

Mr. Kurdi has been serving the electrical industry for over 30 years as an engineer, electrician and trainer. He has engineered (design, specify & analyze) government buildings (police stations, sheriff’s offices, fire stations, city halls, court houses, libraries, and jails), housing buildings (affordable, senior, assistant, memory care, adaptable use & student), hospitals, data centers, sport arenas, commercial office buildings, water/wastewater treatment plants and electric utility distribution and substations. Mr. Kurdi’s electrician experience includes estimating, laying out, wiring, installing and maintaining electrical systems for residential & commercial buildings. He has served as an engineer on construction projects in numerous locations in Texas, including San Antonio, Arlington, Bryan and Manor. Mr. Kurdi has developed and taught thousands of seminar hours over the years at Dunwoody College of Technology, Minnesota Electrical Association, IEEE & others. The Seminars include NEC Code, electrician’s exam, MV system, electrical wiring, apprenticeship, estimation, electrical design, Revit MEP, and project management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a master’s degree in Adult Education. Mr. Kurdi is a registered electrical engineer (PE) in 37 states, including Minnesota and Texas. He holds a Class A master electrician license from the State of Minnesota. Currently, Mr. Kurdi is a senior electrical engineer and department head at BKV Group (A&E Firm with offices in Chicago, Dallas, DC & Minneapolis). He served as NCEL Board Member (Jan 2021 – Present), IAEI MN Chapter President (Jan 2018 – Jan 2023), Chair of IEEE Twin Cities PES/IAS (Aug 2019 – Jan 2023), Minnesota State Board of Electricity Member (Jan 2018 – Jan 2020).

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: Building Power System Grounding and Bonding Based on NEC 2023

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This two-hour course analyzes National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for the grounding and bonding of several different systems and components, including for electrical service, separately derived systems, DC systems, systems with over 1000V and more.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to examine NEC requirements for the grounding and bonding of electrical service, separately derived systems, and equipment.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss NEC requirements for the grounding and bonding of DC systems and systems over 1000V.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explore NEC requirements for the grounding of electrodes and conductors.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to examine NEC requirements for the grounding and bonding of separate buildings and observe a project case study.

LUs: 2.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with electrical systems

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 03/06/2027

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.