National Electrical Code 2020
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Agenda
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT
Presented by
Mark D. Cook
Agenda
2020 National Electrical Code: Overview of Major Changes
Code wide changes
New articles
Chapter 1 General
Article 90 – Introduction
Article 100 – Definitions
Article 110 – Requirements for electrical installations,
working space, terminations, listing reqs. SCCR and available fault currents, labeling
Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection
Article 200 – Grounded conductors
Article 210 – Branch circuits, GFCI and AFCI protection Receptacle reqs.
Voltage drop calculations
Article 220 Load calculations
Article 230 – Services SPD’s for Dwelling, Em disconnecting means
Article 240
Protection of flexible cords and cables
Tap conductors
Fuses
Circuit breakers
Article 250 Grounding and Bonding
Grounding of service entrances
Grounding of separately derived systems
Grounding electrodes
Sizing of grounding electrode and grounding conductor
Bonding of services
EGC sizing and requirements
Sizing of grounding electrode and grounding conductor
Bonding of services
Sizing bonding jumpers and grounds
EGC sizing and requirements
Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials
Article 300
Underground installation
Securing and supporting
Article 310 Conductors
Uses permitted
Parallel Installations
Table 310.12 Dwelling feeders and services
Adjustments and corrections
Roof tops
Wiring Materials
Box fill
Pull box – straight, angle, U-pull, and splices
Article 311 through 399
Chapter 4: Equipment for General Use
Article 404 – Switches
Article 408 – Receptacles
Article 410 – Luminaires
Article 422 – Appliances
Article 424 – Space Heating Equipment
Article 430 – Motors
Article 440 – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Electrical)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects 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 states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
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Speakers
Mark D. Cook, CESCP
Electrical Education Specialist, at Faith Technologies, Appleton, WIMr. Cook is a master electrician in Wisconsin and held an Arizona electrical contractor’s license for over 20 years. (K-11) He holds an Administrator’s and a Journeyman’s license in Washington State. Mr. Cook has been in the electrical industry since 1978, and he owned and operated his own electrical contracting business in Arizona. He was an instructor for the Independent Electrical Contractors of Arizona (I.E.C.), a four-year apprenticeship program facilitated at Gateway Community College in Phoenix. Mr. Cook continues to train for the Electric League of Arizona educational program, teaching classes on NFPA 70E, arc flash, grounding and bonding and other topics of the National Electrical Code. He has presented the NEC for HalfMoon Education and the Arizona Department of Transportation as well. He authors “Code Corner” a monthly article appearing in The Electric Times (AZ) and The Daily Reporter (WI). Mr. Cook has contributed articles to the IAEI magazine. He is a National Fire Protection Association member, an International Association of Electrical Inspectors member, and a certified commercial electrical inspector for the State of Wisconsin. He was recently appointed to Code Making Panel 2 for the 2023 National Electric Code, NFPA 70. Mr. Cook is approved as a CEU provider for more than twelve states.
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Course Title: National Electrical Code 2020
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines National Electrical Code 2020 provisions found in Chapters 1-4, covering requirements for electrical installations, wiring and protection standards, grounding and bonding provisions, wiring methods and materials, and equipment for general use. The course will also include a review of significant changes found in the 2020 NEC.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and discuss requirements for electrical installations, including clearances and working requirements around equipment.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and discuss compliance standards for wiring protection, grounding and bonding in Chapter 2 of the 2020 NEC.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and discuss compliance standards for wiring methods, conductors, and materials found in Chapter 3 of the 2020 NEC.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and discuss compliance standards for switches, receptacles, luminaires, appliances, space heating equipment, motors, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment found in Chapter 4 of the 2020 NEC.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with electrical systems
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 10/08/2024
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