National Electrical Code 2020
Agenda
Friday, October 23, 2020
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Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm CDT
Break: 12:30 – 1:30 pm CDT
Afternoon Session: 1:30 – 5:00 pm CDT
Presented by JD White
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
7.0 LU|HSW
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Electrical)
Ohio Electrical Contractors
7.0 OCILB Electrical Code Hours
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Speakers
JD White
Professor of Electrician Education, Freelance Electrical System Design and DraftingProfessor White’s 48 years’ experience in the electrical industry and his 25 years of teaching apprentices and CEU courses for electrical contractors, architects and engineers has provided perspectives he enjoys sharing. Professor White has written and revised more than 150 college course syllabi. He transitioned the entire skilled trades catalog of courses from quarter hours to semester hours. Professor White has created and changed numerous college programs of study for associate degrees and various trade certificates. He has taught for IEC Central Ohio, Columbus State Community College, and most recently Midlands Technical College Columbia, South Carolina. He has also been teaching CEU seminars for various training agencies and private companies since 2007. Professor White has a strong understanding of the National Electrical Code and tries to create interactions with seminar attendees. Regarding electrical system design, he has completed more than 100 projects including simple single buildings, multiple occupancy strips, and multi-use buildings.
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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 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with electrical systems and code compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/03/2023
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