Agenda

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT

 

Presented by: Mark D. Cook, CESCP

2023 National Electrical Code: Overview of Major Changes

  • Overview of major changes in 2023 NEC
  • New Articles for systems over 1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC
  • New 10-amp branch circuit permitted
  • Class 4 fault-managed systems GFCI and AFCI expansion

Chapter 1: National Electrical Code

  • 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
  • Transformer protection
  • GFCI receptacle outlet requirements
  • Service requirements

Grounding and Bonding

  • Grounding of service entrances
  • Grounding electrodes
  • Grounding of separately-derived systems
  • Bonding of services
  • Sizing of grounding electrode and grounding conductor

Chapter 3: Wiring Methods and Materials

  • Wiring methods—underground installation requirements
  • Conductors for general wiring
  • 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
  • Small wind turbine systems
  • Hybrid vehicle plug in requirements
  • Data center requirements
  • Pools and spas
  • Solar photovoltaic systems

Chapter 7: Special Conditions

  • Emergency systems
  • Fire alarm circuits
  • Class 1, 2, and 3 power-limited circuits

Chapter 8: Communications Circuits

  • Premises-powered broadband communication systems
  • Network-powered broadband communication systems

Chapter 9: Tables

  • Conductor fill and raceway calculation example

 

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Credits

Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
7.0 LU|HSW

ICC - 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 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 this course for 7.0 HSW LUs (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).

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 presentation. This course 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:

7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Mark D. Cook, CESCP

Electrical Education Specialist, at Faith Technologies, Appleton, WI

Mr. 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.

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: National Electrical Code 2023

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines National Electrical Code 2023 provisions found in Chapters 1-9, covering requirements for electrical installations, wiring and protection standards, grounding and bonding provisions, wiring methods and materials, equipment for general use, special equipment, special occupancies, and communication circuits.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference, discuss, and comply with NEC 2023 requirements for electrical installations, including clearances and free space requirements.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference, discuss, and comply with NEC 2023 standards for the grounding of service entrances, separately-derived systems, and electrodes.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference, discuss, and comply with NEC 2023 standards impacting wiring methods, underground installations, and conductors for general wiring.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference, discuss, and comply with NEC 2023 standards for special equipment used with data centers, pools, spas, solar energy, and small wind turbine systems.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with electrical design

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 08/01/2026

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.