National Electrical Code 2020
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Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Monday, September 13, 2021
8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT (incl. a 60-min break)
Presented by
JD White
Agenda
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 Req 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
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA: (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
7.0 LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Electrical)
Continuing Education Credit Information
National Electrical Code 2020
This webinar offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing
education hours to architects licensed in all states.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in
Florida (Provider No. 0004647), 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
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The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this
course for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the
AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area
of Electrical (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond
to all prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation
(multiple attempts allowed)
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.
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Course Title: National Electrical Code 2020
Delivery Method: Live Online
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.