Residential Wiring Basics under the National Electrical Code
Agenda
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Presented by: Chad Kurdi
Application of National Electrical Code 2023 to Residential Buildings
- Purpose and development of National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Definitions and chapters
- General installation requirements
Determining Residential Electrical Requirements
- Determining number of outlets and branch circuits
- Conductor types and sizes
- Wiring methods and connections
- Switches
Basic Electrical Design for Residences
- Grounding and bonding
- GFCI and AFCI
- Surge suppressors
- Overcurrent protection devices
Electrical Design for Lighting
- Fixtures and circuits for kitchens, baths, living rooms, dining rooms,
bedrooms and hallways
Special Purpose Equipment and Appliances
- HVAC equipment
- Pumps and water heaters
- Major appliances
Safety and Specialty Equipment
- Fire and carbon monoxide detection systems
- Security systems
- Renewable energy systems
- Swimming pools and spas
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHS
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Electrical)
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This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
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Speakers
Chad Salem Kurdi, P.E.
Vice President of Engineering, Partner at BKV GroupMr. Kurdi has been serving the electrical industry for over 30 years as an engineer, electrician and trainer. He has engineered (design, specify & analyze) government buildings (police stations, sheriff’s offices, fire stations, city halls, court houses, libraries, and jails), housing buildings (affordable, senior, assistant, memory care, adaptable use & student), hospitals, data centers, sport arenas, commercial office buildings, water/wastewater treatment plants and electric utility distribution and substations. Mr. Kurdi’s electrician experience includes estimating, laying out, wiring, installing and maintaining electrical systems for residential & commercial buildings. He has served as an engineer on construction projects in numerous locations in Texas, including San Antonio, Arlington, Bryan and Manor. Mr. Kurdi has developed and taught thousands of seminar hours over the years at Dunwoody College of Technology, Minnesota Electrical Association, IEEE & others. The Seminars include NEC Code, electrician’s exam, MV system, electrical wiring, apprenticeship, estimation, electrical design, Revit MEP, and project management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a master’s degree in Adult Education. Mr. Kurdi is a registered electrical engineer (PE) in 37 states, including Minnesota and Texas. He holds a Class A master electrician license from the State of Minnesota. Currently, Mr. Kurdi is a senior electrical engineer and department head at BKV Group (A&E Firm with offices in Chicago, Dallas, DC & Minneapolis). He served as NCEL Board Member (Jan 2021 – Present), IAEI MN Chapter President (Jan 2018 – Jan 2023), Chair of IEEE Twin Cities PES/IAS (Aug 2019 – Jan 2023), Minnesota State Board of Electricity Member (Jan 2018 – Jan 2020).
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Course Title: Residential Wiring Basics under the National Electrical Code
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course focuses on the devices and wiring techniques of residential electrical design and installation. The course will identify and explain applicable National Electrical Code requirements and explore grounding and bonding practices, GFCI and other devices, and specific designs for lighting fixtures, circuits, special purpose equipment, and appliances. The course concludes with a review of the safety and specialty equipment used in electrical design.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the purpose and development of the National Electrical Code and use it to determine residential electrical requirements such as the number of outlets and branch circuits.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss the basic practices and devices used in residential electrical design such as grounding, bonding, GFCI, arc-fault interrupters, and overcurrent protection devices.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to analyze wiring techniques for special purpose equipment and appliances such as HVAC systems and water heaters.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to examine code requirements related to safety and specialty equipment such as fire and carbon monoxide detection devices and renewable energy systems.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with residential design
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 12/08/2026
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