National Electrical Code (NEC)

By attending this course, the candidates will gain an understanding of the 2014 NEC’s latest additions, revisions and changes. You will be able to learn the precautions needed when working with and around electricity. People and property need to be safeguarded from the hazards. The course also covers grounding and bonding and the rules to minimize the risk of electricity as a source of electric shock and as an ignition source of fires and explosions. The 2014 National Electrical Code is used by most states for industry-wide electrical standards. Whether you are experienced with electrical systems or are simply looking for an introductory course, this training will significantly increase your knowledge and confidence, regardless of your experience level.

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

· Apply NEC rules and standards

· Meet government electrical safety standards

· Install, test, and inspect industrial, commercial, institutional and residential power systems

· Minimize electrical risks

Electricians, Designers, Estimators, Instrumentation Technicians, I&E Personnel, Electrical Supervisors, Instrumentation Supervisors, and I&E Supervisors

Applying the NEC (Article 90)

· NEC process and definitions

· Equipment examination

· Code change introduction

· Metric and standard units

Electrical Installations (Article 110)

· Approval

· Conductors

· Equipment

· Mechanical installations

· Mounting and cooling

· Electrical connections

· Arc flash protection

· Spaces about electrical equipment

Branch Circuits and Feeders (Article 210)

· Branch circuits

o Review of Code changes

o Branch circuit ratings

o Multi-wire branch circuits

o Identification of underground conductors

o Color code for branch-circuit grounded conductors

o Color code for branch-circuit equipment grounding conductors

· Receptacle and cord connectors

o Replacing receptacles

o Review of code changes

o Dwelling units

o Bathrooms

o Garages and accessory buildings

· Buildings

o Other than dwelling units

o Required branch circuits

· Branch-circuit ratings 210.19

o Review of code changes

o Minimum size conductors

o Over-current protection

· Other wiring systems & Boxes, Conduit Bodies, and Fittings

o Cable Tray Systems

o Wireways

o Busways

o Auxiliary gutters

Wiring Materials

· Review of Code changes

· Switches Article 404

· Switchboards and panelboards

Article 408

· Panelboards

· Grounding of panelboards

Equipment for General Use (Article 400)

· Review of Code changes

· Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables

· Luminaries Article 410

· Luminaries locations

· Flush and recessed fixtures

· Electric-discharge equipment 1000 volts or less

· Lighting track

· Receptacles, cord connectors and attachment plugs

· Tamper resistant receptacles

· Grounding and non-grounding receptacles

· Isolated-ground receptacles

· Hospital-grade receptacles

· GFCI-type receptacles

· Appliances Article 422

· Installation requirements

· Disconnecting means

· Safety provisions

· Markings

Motors, Generators, A/C & Refrigeration and Fire Pumps

· Motors Article 430

· Review of Code changes

· Ampacity and motor ratings

· Markings on motors and multimotored equipment and controllers

· Branch circuit—single motor

· Motor control circuits and centers

· Disconnecting means

A/C and Refrigeration Equipment (Article 440)

· Single equipment

· Disconnecting means

· Branch-circuit fuses or circuit breakers

· Room A/Cs—Part VII

· Fire Pumps Article 695

· Power source to electric-motor driven fire pumps

Transformers (Article 450)

· Transformer construction and types

· Transformer installation

· Transformer vaults

Special Locations (Article 500 and 600)

· Electrified truck parking spaces

· Review of Code changes

· Hazardous locations Article 500

· Group classifications

· Wiring methods

· Conduit seals

· Motors and generators

· Grounding

· Intrinsically safe systems

· Service and Repair Garages Article 511

· Health care facilities

· Places of assembly

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