Agenda

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Thursday, May 16, 2024
8:30 am – 5:00 pm EDT

 

Presented by: Constantinos Papademas BSEE, ME, PE

New Jersey Electrical Subcode: Overview of Major Changes

  • Adoption of the National Electrical Code 2020 with New Jersey Amendments Electrical subcode, N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-3.16

Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection

  • Grounded conductor identification
  • Branch circuit, feeder and services calculations
  • GFCI receptacle outlet requirements
  • Service requirements
  • Transformer protection
  • Voltage drop considerations

Grounding and Bonding

  • Grounding basic requirements
  • Grounding electrodes
  • Grounding of service entrances
  • Bonding of services
  • Grounding of separately-derived systems
  • Grounding of generator systems
  • Sizing of grounding electrode, equipment grounding conductor and bonding conductors

Chapter 3: Wiring Methods and Materials

  • Wiring methods
  • Conductors for general wiring
  • Conductor ampacity correction and adjustments
  • Number of conductors in a raceway
  • Pull and junction box fill calculation
  • Underground installation requirements

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
  • Hybrid vehicle plug in requirements
  • Data center requirements
  • Pools and spas
  • Solar photovoltaic systems
  • Small wind turbine systems

Chapter 7: Special Conditions

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

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 New Jersey.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700).

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).

Speakers

Constantinos Papademas, BSEE, ME, PE

DBA TECHNO ELECTRICS

Mr. Papademas is a Licensed professional engineer with 40 years of
teaching experience in the areas of electrical, electronic and mechanical
systems. Over the years he has been instructing technical classes in the
areas described for local colleges , technical schools, and associations
such as IEC, NECA and others. He is a “hands on” individual who also
holds electrical contractor, inspector, sub-code official, hvacr and
plumbing contractor licenses. He is also a member of the New Jersey
State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.

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: New Jersey Electrical Subcode

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This seven-hour course explores the basic principles, tenets, and changes with the implementation of the New Jersey Electrical Subcode. The course focuses on chapters 1-9 of the National Electric Code (2020) requirements and New Jersey amendments for electrical installation, wiring and protection, grounding and bonding, wiring methods and materials, special occupancies and equipment, and communication circuits.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference, discuss, and comply with Code requirements and New Jersey amendments for electrical installations, clearances and free space.

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

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference, discuss, and comply with Code standards and New Jersey amendments impacting special occupancies such as commercial garages, health care facilities, and recreational vehicle parks.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference, discuss, and comply with Code standards and New Jersey amendments 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: 03/18/2027

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.