Construction Contractor Online Training

Are you up to code? This course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 690, 705, 706, 722, 724, 726, 750, 760, and 810. We will discuss solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage systems, Class 4 fault-managed power systems, energy management systems, and more, so get charged up on updates to the NEC® here.

Are you up to code? This interactive online course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®. In this course, we’ll primarily discuss changes to Article 210 as related to branch circuits not over 1,000V AC or 1,500V DC. We’ll look at the changes made to GFCI and AFCI protection requirements, multioutlet branch circuits, receptacle outlets, and lighting outlets.

Are you up to code? This course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 210, 369, 371, 512, 726, 90 and 100 of the National Electrical Code®. Several articles have been renamed adding consistency to the Code. Some new articles have been added covering new equipment and wiring methods, including class 4 fault-managed power systems, and a few articles were deleted. We also discuss the NEC Style Manual and its use in understanding how the Code is written.

Are you up to code? This course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 404, 406, and 408, discussing items such as the ratings and use of switches, receptacles with ground fault protection, and panelboards, so plug in here to get your NEC® updates.

Are you up to code? This course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 215, 220, 225, 230, and 235. We will discuss barriers over conductor terminals and bus bars, surge protection, branch-circuit feeders, service load calculations, and energy management systems, as well as the requirements for emergency disconnects, to name a few, so plug in here to get your updates.

Are you up to date on changes to the 2023 NEC®? This interactive online course covers changes to fire pumps and emergency systems in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 695, 700, and 708. Article 695 covers fire pumps, Article 700 covers emergency systems, and Article 708 covers critical operations power systems. Notable changes include the following items. New and revised definitions were added in Article 100 that apply to emergency systems. A new requirement for redundant transfer equipment was added to 700.5, Transfer Equipment. A new section for systems supplied by Class 2 circuits was added to 700.11, Class 2 Systems. And new requirements for cybersecurity were added to 708.7, Cybersecurity. By the end of the course, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations for fire pumps and emergency systems outlined in 2023 NEC®.

Are you familiar with the changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code®? This vital article lays the groundwork for safe and efficient electrical installations. It serves as the cornerstone of electrical engineering and maintenance practices. This interactive online course covers the changes in Article 110 General Requirements for Electrical Installations in the 2023 NEC®. Sections covered include updates to Article 110.3 through Article 110.29. By the end of the course, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations outlined in NEC Article 110, enabling them to confidently design, install, and maintain electrical systems that meet the highest industry standards.

Are you up to code? This interactive online course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 300, 310, 312, and 314. These changes will address items such as protection against physical damage to wiring, underground installations, and the number of conductors in a raceway, as well as supports for enclosures and conduit bodies. We will also discuss outlet box installation and ratings, so get charged up on the updates to the NEC® here.

Are you up to code? This interactive online course covers updates made to general use equipment in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. In this course, we’ll discuss revisions made to Articles 410, 422, 426, 430, 440, 445, 450, and 480. Notable changes include the addition of a new part to Article 410 addressing germicidal irradiation luminaires and new restrictions added to Article 440. Article 445 clarifies the requirements for the generator’s disconnecting means and reviews the signage requirements for the generator’s emergency shutdown device, and “transformer” is now defined and enforced through Article 450.

Are you up to code? This interactive online course covers the changes in Articles 240, 242, 245, and 250 of the 2023 National Electrical Code®. In this course, we’ll discuss the protection of conductors, standard ampere ratings, listing requirements, selective coordination, interrupting ratings, location on-premises, and replacement trip units. Additionally, we’ll review objectionable current, explain the revision to impedance-grounded systems, and define impedance-grounded systems.

Are you up to code? This course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 604, 625, and 680. We will be discussing manufactured wiring systems, electric vehicle power transfer systems, and swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations. These updates will help to keep you wired into the newest changes in the NEC®.

Did you know that a new article covering cannabis oil extraction and preparation facilities was added to the 2023 National Electrical Code®? This interactive online course covers changes to special occupancies in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 500, 502, 512, 517, 547, 555, and 590. Notable changes include the following items. New protection techniques and a table were added to 500.7, Protection Techniques. New Article 512 was added, covering cannabis oil extraction and preparation facilities. New requirements for replacing damaged equipment were added to 555.15, Equipment Replacement. A new requirement for an emergency disconnect for shore power was added to 555.36, Disconnects for Shore Power. And a new section for luminaires was added to 555.38, Luminaires.

Did you know there are two new codes regarding wiring methods added to the 2023 NEC®? This interactive online course covers the changes to wiring methods in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 320, 334, 336, 342, 352, 356, 358, 369, and 371. Article 320 covers armored cable (Type AC). Article 334 covers non-metallic-sheathed cables (Types NM and NMC). Article 336 covers power and control tray cable (Type TC). Article 342 covers intermediate metal conduit (IMC). Article 352 covers rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC). Article 356 covers liquid-tight flexible nonmetallic conduit (LFNC). And Article 358 covers electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Notable changes include the addition of Article 369, which covers insulated bus pipe (IBP) /tubular covered conductors (TCC), and Article 371, which covers flexible bus systems.

Part one of this four-part, interactive course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code, including changes to Articles 210, 369, 371, 512, 726, 90 and 100 of the National Electrical Code.

Part two covers the changes in Article 110 General Requirements for Electrical Installations in the 2023 NEC. Sections covered include updates to Article 110.3 through Article 110.29. By the end of the course, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations outlined in NEC Article 110, enabling them to confidently design, install, and maintain electrical systems that meet the highest industry standards.

Part three covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code, including changes to Articles 300, 310, 312, and 314. These changes will address items such as protection against physical damage to wiring, underground installations, and the number of conductors in a raceway, as well as supports for enclosures and conduit bodies. We will also discuss outlet box installation and ratings, so get charged up on the updates to the NEC here.

Part four covers the changes to wiring methods in the 2023 National Electrical Code. Articles covered in this course include Articles 320, 334, 336, 342, 352, 356, 358, 369, and 371. Article 320 covers armored cable (Type AC). Article 334 covers non-metallic-sheathed cables (Types NM and NMC). Article 336 covers power and control tray cable (Type TC). Article 342 covers intermediate metal conduit (IMC). Article 352 covers rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC). Article 356 covers liquid-tight flexible nonmetallic conduit (LFNC). And Article 358 covers electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Notable changes include the addition of Article 369, which covers insulated bus pipe (IBP)/tubular covered conductors (TCC), and Article 371, which covers flexible bus systems. By the end of the course, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations for wiring methods outlined in 2023 NEC.

Have you read the newest changes to the NFPA 70E ®? This course covers several of the most significant changes in the 2024 edition of NFPA 70E ®, with a focus on the most commonly used sections of the standard.

Electricity is an essential element of the workplace. It provides light, heat, motive power and communications, but it is also dangerous. The need to constantly maintain, repair and upgrade electrical equipment means that employees will sometimes be in close vicinity to electricity and therefore exposed to some risk. This interactive online course covers the dangers of an arc flash and the effects of different current flows on the body. It describes the importance of a lockout tagout program and the goal of the NFPA 70E standard.

Part one of this four-part, interactive course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code, including changes to Articles 210, 369, 371, 512, 726, 90 and 100 of the National Electrical Code.

Part two covers the changes in Article 110 General Requirements for Electrical Installations in the 2023 NEC. Sections covered include updates to Article 110.3 through Article 110.29. By the end of the course, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations outlined in NEC Article 110, enabling them to confidently design, install, and maintain electrical systems that meet the highest industry standards.

Part three covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code, including changes to Articles 300, 310, 312, and 314. These changes will address items such as protection against physical damage to wiring, underground installations, and the number of conductors in a raceway, as well as supports for enclosures and conduit bodies. We will also discuss outlet box installation and ratings, so get charged up on the updates to the NEC here.

Part four covers the changes to wiring methods in the 2023 National Electrical Code. Articles covered in this course include Articles 320, 334, 336, 342, 352, 356, 358, 369, and 371. Article 320 covers armored cable (Type AC). Article 334 covers non-metallic-sheathed cables (Types NM and NMC). Article 336 covers power and control tray cable (Type TC). Article 342 covers intermediate metal conduit (IMC). Article 352 covers rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC). Article 356 covers liquid-tight flexible nonmetallic conduit (LFNC). And Article 358 covers electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Notable changes include the addition of Article 369, which covers insulated bus pipe (IBP)/tubular covered conductors (TCC), and Article 371, which covers flexible bus systems. By the end of the course, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations for wiring methods outlined in 2023 NEC.

Are you up to code? Part one of this course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 690, 705, 706, 722, 724, 726, 750, 760, and 810. We will discuss solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage systems, Class 4 fault-managed power systems, energy management systems, and more, so get charged up on updates to the NEC® here.

Part two of this interactive online course covers changes to fire pumps and emergency systems in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 695, 700, and 708. Article 695 covers fire pumps, Article 700 covers emergency systems, and Article 708 covers critical operations power systems. Notable changes include the following items. New and revised definitions were added in Article 100 that apply to emergency systems. A new requirement for redundant transfer equipment was added to 700.5, Transfer Equipment. A new section for systems supplied by Class 2 circuits was added to 700.11, Class 2 Systems. And new requirements for cybersecurity were added to 708.7, Cybersecurity. By the end of the course, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations for fire pumps and emergency systems outlined in 2023 NEC®.

Part on of this interactive online course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®. In this course, we’ll primarily discuss changes to Article 210 as related to branch circuits not over 1,000V AC or 1,500V DC. We’ll look at the changes made to GFCI and AFCI protection requirements, multioutlet branch circuits, receptacle outlets, and lighting outlets.

Part two of this course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 404, 406, and 408, discussing items such as the ratings and use of switches, receptacles with ground fault protection, and panelboards, so plug in here to get your NEC® updates.

Part one of this interactive online course covers changes to special occupancies in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 500, 502, 512, 517, 547, 555, and 590. Notable changes include the following items. New protection techniques and a table were added to 500.7, Protection Techniques. New Article 512 was added, covering cannabis oil extraction and preparation facilities. New requirements for replacing damaged equipment were added to 555.15, Equipment Replacement. A new requirement for an emergency disconnect for shore power was added to 555.36, Disconnects for Shore Power. And a new section for luminaires was added to 555.38, Luminaires.

Part two of this course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 604, 625, and 680. We will be discussing manufactured wiring systems, electric vehicle power transfer systems, and swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations. These updates will help to keep you wired into the newest changes in the NEC®.

Part one of this interactive online course covers the changes to wiring methods in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 320, 334, 336, 342, 352, 356, 358, 369, and 371. Article 320 covers armored cable (Type AC). Article 334 covers non-metallic-sheathed cables (Types NM and NMC). Article 336 covers power and control tray cable (Type TC). Article 342 covers intermediate metal conduit (IMC). Article 352 covers rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC). Article 356 covers liquid-tight flexible nonmetallic conduit (LFNC). And Article 358 covers electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Notable changes include the addition of Article 369, which covers insulated bus pipe (IBP)/tubular covered conductors (TCC), and Article 371, which covers flexible bus systems. By the end, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations for wiring methods outlined in 2023 NEC®.

In part two of this course, we’ll discuss revisions made to Articles 410, 422, 426, 430, 440, 445, 450, and 480. Notable changes include the addition of a new part to Article 410 addressing germicidal irradiation luminaires and new restrictions added to Article 440. Article 445 clarifies the requirements for the generator’s disconnecting means and reviews the signage requirements for the generator’s emergency shutdown device, and “transformer” is now defined and enforced through Article 450.

This is a two-part course which covers the 2020 NEC Changes. Part One covers the changes in Articles 242 and 250 of the National Electrical Code®. The new article 242 contains the requirements for overvoltage, or surge, protection. Article 250 covers the grounding and bonding of systems and equipment. Notable changes include the creation of Article 242 and deletion of Article 280 and 285, a new section addressing the bonding of equipment on the line side of the service, specific requirements for aluminum conductors, limiting the role of rebar in the grounding electrode system, fixing an error about the sizing of bonding jumpers, reducing the identification requirements for equipment ground conductors, and providing relief for the sizing of equipment grounding conductors in certain applications.

Part Two covers the changes in Articles 300, 310, 311, 312, and 314 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 300 contains general requirements for wiring methods. Article 310 covers conductors rated 2,000V and less. New Article 311 covers conductors rated more than 2,000V. Article 312 covers cabinets, cutout boxes, and meter socket enclosures. Article 314 covers outlet, device, pull, and junction boxes; conduit bodies; fittings; and handhole enclosures. Notable changes include clarifying which fittings may be concealed, harmonizing building code and electrical code rules for stair enclosures, a complete rewrite of Article 310, a new article 311, specific rules for cable trays and enclosures used together, and major changes for boxes in the ceilings of dwelling units.

This is a two-part course which covers the 2020 NEC Changes. Part One covers the changes in the Chapter 3 wiring method articles of the NEC, namely Articles 320 through 392 (AC cable through cable trays). Notable changes include new rules for cables in thermal insulation, a new article (337) for Type P cable, clarifying the different types of service entrance cables, clarifying the rules for stainless steel raceways and fittings, and addressing cable trays that utilize flanged openings.

Part Two of this course covers the changes in Articles 404, 406, 408, and 410 of the National Electrical Code®. Articles 404 and 406 contain the requirements for switches and receptacles. Article 408 covers panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear. Article 410 covers luminaires, lampholders, and lamps. Notable changes include updating the rules for switches, including listing requirements, new prohibited locations for receptacles, expansion of tamper-resistant receptacle requirements, new marking requirements for panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear, and addressing the unique needs of horticultural lighting.

This is a two-part course which covers the 2020 NEC Changes. Part One of this course covers the changes in Articles 411, 422, 424, 430, 440, 445, 450 and 480 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 411 contains the requirements for low voltage lighting. Article 422 covers appliances. Article 424 covers fixed electric space-heating equipment. Article 430 covers motors and their controllers. Article 314 covers air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Article 445 contains the requirements for generators. Article 450 covers transformers. Article 480 covers storage batteries. Notable changes include expanding the GFCI requirements for specific appliances, addressing new overload protection options for certain motors, new listing requirements for generators, and added disconnecting means requirements for generators and batteries.

Part Two of this course covers the changes in Articles 700, 702, 706, 725, 770 and Chapter 8 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 700 contains the requirements for emergency systems. Article 701 covers optional standby systems. Article 706 covers energy storage systems. Article 725 covers Class 1, 2, and 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits. Chapter 8 covers communications systems. Notable changes include clarification of the requirements for transfer equipment, reduced requirements for unit equipment used for emergency lighting, several new requirements for energy storage systems, and the consolidation of several rules in Chapter 8.

The course consists of five segments. Segment one briefly discusses the 2020 implementation of the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) new revision process for considering changes to the National Electrical Code® (NEC®). You will be introduced to the 2020 NEC new articles covering Overvoltage Protection, Medium Voltage (MV) Cable, and Type P Cable. Segment two walks you through some of the most recent changes concerning this live safety device, as well as review other changes associated with branch circuits. We will address changes to Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection, noting updates to Articles 100, 200, and 210. Articles 404, 406, 408, and 410 of the National Electrical Code are covered in segment three. Articles 404 and 406 contain the requirements for switches and receptacles. Article 408 covers panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear. Article 410 covers luminaires, lampholders, and lamps. Segment four covers the changes in Articles 700, 702, 706, 725, 770 and Chapter 8 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 700 contains the requirements for emergency systems. Article 701 covers optional standby systems. Article 706 covers energy storage systems. Article 725 covers Class 1, 2, and 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits. Chapter 8 covers communications systems. The final segment is designed to give you an overview of Article 690 Solar Photovoltaic Systems, and Article 705, Interconnected Electrical Power Production Sources of the 2020 National Electrical Code® (NEC®). Notable changes in the articles for photovoltaic systems and interconnected electric power production sources include changes to PV overcurrent protection, disconnecting means, and language for interconnection of electric power production sources.

Are you up to code? Part one of this course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 690, 705, 706, 722, 724, 726, 750, 760, and 810. We will discuss solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage systems, Class 4 fault-managed power systems, energy management systems, and more, so get charged up on updates to the NEC® here.

Part two of this interactive online course covers changes to fire pumps and emergency systems in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 695, 700, and 708. Article 695 covers fire pumps, Article 700 covers emergency systems, and Article 708 covers critical operations power systems. Notable changes include the following items. New and revised definitions were added in Article 100 that apply to emergency systems. A new requirement for redundant transfer equipment was added to 700.5, Transfer Equipment. A new section for systems supplied by Class 2 circuits was added to 700.11, Class 2 Systems. And new requirements for cybersecurity were added to 708.7, Cybersecurity. By the end of the course, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations for fire pumps and emergency systems outlined in 2023 NEC®.

Part on of this interactive online course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®. In this course, we’ll primarily discuss changes to Article 210 as related to branch circuits not over 1,000V AC or 1,500V DC. We’ll look at the changes made to GFCI and AFCI protection requirements, multioutlet branch circuits, receptacle outlets, and lighting outlets.

Part two of this course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 404, 406, and 408, discussing items such as the ratings and use of switches, receptacles with ground fault protection, and panelboards, so plug in here to get your NEC® updates.

Part one of this vital article lays the groundwork for safe and efficient electrical installations. It serves as the cornerstone of electrical engineering and maintenance practices. This interactive online course covers the changes in Article 110 General Requirements for Electrical Installations in the 2023 NEC®. Sections covered include updates to Article 110.3 through Article 110.29. By the end of the course, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations outlined in NEC Article 110, enabling them to confidently design, install, and maintain electrical systems that meet the highest industry standards.

Part two of this course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 300, 310, 312, and 314. These changes will address items such as protection against physical damage to wiring, underground installations, and the number of conductors in a raceway, as well as supports for enclosures and conduit bodies. We will also discuss outlet box installation and ratings, so get charged up on the updates to the NEC® here.

Part one of this interactive online course covers the changes to wiring methods in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 320, 334, 336, 342, 352, 356, 358, 369, and 371. Article 320 covers armored cable (Type AC). Article 334 covers non-metallic-sheathed cables (Types NM and NMC). Article 336 covers power and control tray cable (Type TC). Article 342 covers intermediate metal conduit (IMC). Article 352 covers rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC). Article 356 covers liquid-tight flexible nonmetallic conduit (LFNC). And Article 358 covers electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Notable changes include the addition of Article 369, which covers insulated bus pipe (IBP)/tubular covered conductors (TCC), and Article 371, which covers flexible bus systems. By the end, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations for wiring methods outlined in 2023 NEC®.

In part two of this course, we’ll discuss revisions made to Articles 410, 422, 426, 430, 440, 445, 450, and 480. Notable changes include the addition of a new part to Article 410 addressing germicidal irradiation luminaires and new restrictions added to Article 440. Article 445 clarifies the requirements for the generator’s disconnecting means and reviews the signage requirements for the generator’s emergency shutdown device, and “transformer” is now defined and enforced through Article 450.

This is a two-part course which covers the 2020 NEC Changes. Part One covers the changes in Articles 242 and 250 of the National Electrical Code®. The new article 242 contains the requirements for overvoltage, or surge, protection. Article 250 covers the grounding and bonding of systems and equipment. Notable changes include the creation of Article 242 and deletion of Article 280 and 285, a new section addressing the bonding of equipment on the line side of the service, specific requirements for aluminum conductors, limiting the role of rebar in the grounding electrode system, fixing an error about the sizing of bonding jumpers, reducing the identification requirements for equipment ground conductors, and providing relief for the sizing of equipment grounding conductors in certain applications.

Part Two covers the changes in Articles 300, 310, 311, 312, and 314 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 300 contains general requirements for wiring methods. Article 310 covers conductors rated 2,000V and less. New Article 311 covers conductors rated more than 2,000V. Article 312 covers cabinets, cutout boxes, and meter socket enclosures. Article 314 covers outlet, device, pull, and junction boxes; conduit bodies; fittings; and handhole enclosures. Notable changes include clarifying which fittings may be concealed, harmonizing building code and electrical code rules for stair enclosures, a complete rewrite of Article 310, a new article 311, specific rules for cable trays and enclosures used together, and major changes for boxes in the ceilings of dwelling units.

This is a two-part course which covers the 2020 NEC Changes. Part One covers the changes in the Chapter 3 wiring method articles of the NEC, namely Articles 320 through 392 (AC cable through cable trays). Notable changes include new rules for cables in thermal insulation, a new article (337) for Type P cable, clarifying the different types of service entrance cables, clarifying the rules for stainless steel raceways and fittings, and addressing cable trays that utilize flanged openings.

Part Two of this course covers the changes in Articles 404, 406, 408, and 410 of the National Electrical Code®. Articles 404 and 406 contain the requirements for switches and receptacles. Article 408 covers panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear. Article 410 covers luminaires, lampholders, and lamps. Notable changes include updating the rules for switches, including listing requirements, new prohibited locations for receptacles, expansion of tamper-resistant receptacle requirements, new marking requirements for panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear, and addressing the unique needs of horticultural lighting.

This is a two-part course which covers the 2020 NEC Changes. Part One of this course covers the changes in Articles 411, 422, 424, 430, 440, 445, 450 and 480 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 411 contains the requirements for low voltage lighting. Article 422 covers appliances. Article 424 covers fixed electric space-heating equipment. Article 430 covers motors and their controllers. Article 314 covers air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Article 445 contains the requirements for generators. Article 450 covers transformers. Article 480 covers storage batteries. Notable changes include expanding the GFCI requirements for specific appliances, addressing new overload protection options for certain motors, new listing requirements for generators, and added disconnecting means requirements for generators and batteries.

Part Two of this course covers the changes in Articles 700, 702, 706, 725, 770 and Chapter 8 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 700 contains the requirements for emergency systems. Article 701 covers optional standby systems. Article 706 covers energy storage systems. Article 725 covers Class 1, 2, and 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits. Chapter 8 covers communications systems. Notable changes include clarification of the requirements for transfer equipment, reduced requirements for unit equipment used for emergency lighting, several new requirements for energy storage systems, and the consolidation of several rules in Chapter 8.

The purpose of this interactive online course is to teach the basic principles of operation of pad-mounted transformers and switchgear, the types of equipment that are in common use, and how they are connected. The course also presents the basic principles of pad-mounted transformer and switchgear inspection and troubleshooting and shows an example of how to detect a problem with one leg of a three-phase transformer. At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to state how pad-mounted transformers and switchgear are used and to describe how they are connected. They should be able to recognize and identify commonly used types of pad-mounted transformers and switchgear. They should also be able to inspect pad-mounted transformers and switchgear, and they should be able to detect a problem with one leg of a three-phase transformer.

Chapter 1 of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) contains definitions and general requirements for electrical installations. Several definitions were added, revised or relocated in the 2017 NEC. New and revised requirements for equipment installation, labeling, certification and working space will also be discussed.

Chapter 2 of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) contains requirements for wiring of grounded conductors, branch, feeder and service conductors. Several changes were made for branch circuit conductors, feeder conductors and service conductors in Articles 210, 215, and 230, and, as always, they are some of the biggest in the entire Code. Changes include new and revised rules for GFCI and AFCI protection, dwelling unit circuiting and receptacles outlet revisions, fixing the electric service receptacle rule, adding required lighting, adding receptacles in commercial buildings(!), clarifying how to size feeders, and new listing rules for service equipment, and others as well.

Are you up to code? Part one of this course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 690, 705, 706, 722, 724, 726, 750, 760, and 810. We will discuss solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage systems, Class 4 fault-managed power systems, energy management systems, and more, so get charged up on updates to the NEC® here.

Part two of this interactive online course covers changes to fire pumps and emergency systems in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 695, 700, and 708. Article 695 covers fire pumps, Article 700 covers emergency systems, and Article 708 covers critical operations power systems. Notable changes include the following items. New and revised definitions were added in Article 100 that apply to emergency systems. A new requirement for redundant transfer equipment was added to 700.5, Transfer Equipment. A new section for systems supplied by Class 2 circuits was added to 700.11, Class 2 Systems. And new requirements for cybersecurity were added to 708.7, Cybersecurity. By the end of the course, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations for fire pumps and emergency systems outlined in 2023 NEC®.

Part on of this interactive online course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®. In this course, we’ll primarily discuss changes to Article 210 as related to branch circuits not over 1,000V AC or 1,500V DC. We’ll look at the changes made to GFCI and AFCI protection requirements, multioutlet branch circuits, receptacle outlets, and lighting outlets.

Part two of this course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 404, 406, and 408, discussing items such as the ratings and use of switches, receptacles with ground fault protection, and panelboards, so plug in here to get your NEC® updates.

Part one of this interactive online course covers changes to special occupancies in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 500, 502, 512, 517, 547, 555, and 590. Notable changes include the following items. New protection techniques and a table were added to 500.7, Protection Techniques. New Article 512 was added, covering cannabis oil extraction and preparation facilities. New requirements for replacing damaged equipment were added to 555.15, Equipment Replacement. A new requirement for an emergency disconnect for shore power was added to 555.36, Disconnects for Shore Power. And a new section for luminaires was added to 555.38, Luminaires.

Part two of this course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 604, 625, and 680. We will be discussing manufactured wiring systems, electric vehicle power transfer systems, and swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations. These updates will help to keep you wired into the newest changes in the NEC®.

Part one of this interactive online course covers the changes to wiring methods in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 320, 334, 336, 342, 352, 356, 358, 369, and 371. Article 320 covers armored cable (Type AC). Article 334 covers non-metallic-sheathed cables (Types NM and NMC). Article 336 covers power and control tray cable (Type TC). Article 342 covers intermediate metal conduit (IMC). Article 352 covers rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC). Article 356 covers liquid-tight flexible nonmetallic conduit (LFNC). And Article 358 covers electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Notable changes include the addition of Article 369, which covers insulated bus pipe (IBP)/tubular covered conductors (TCC), and Article 371, which covers flexible bus systems. By the end, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations for wiring methods outlined in 2023 NEC®.

In part two of this course, we’ll discuss revisions made to Articles 410, 422, 426, 430, 440, 445, 450, and 480. Notable changes include the addition of a new part to Article 410 addressing germicidal irradiation luminaires and new restrictions added to Article 440. Article 445 clarifies the requirements for the generator’s disconnecting means and reviews the signage requirements for the generator’s emergency shutdown device, and “transformer” is now defined and enforced through Article 450.

Part one of this two part course will briefly discuss the 2020 implementation of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) new revision process for considering changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC). You will be introduced to the 2020 NEC’s new articles covering Overvoltage Protection, Medium Voltage (MV) Cable, and Type P Cable. We’ll show you how and where the NFPA has reorganized and relocated articles to expand on Manufactured Buildings and Relocatable Structures. Additionally, we’ll review the two articles that were merged into one to cover Marinas, Boatyards, Floating Buildings and Commercial and Noncommercial Docking Facilities. And finally, we’ll summarize the changes made to Article 800 General Requirements for Communications Systems.

Part two of this course covers the changes in Articles 700, 702, 706, 725, 770 and Chapter 8 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 700 contains the requirements for emergency systems. Article 701 covers optional standby systems. Article 706 covers energy storage systems. Article 725 covers Class 1, 2, and 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits. Chapter 8 covers communications systems. Notable changes include clarification of the requirements for transfer equipment, reduced requirements for unit equipment used for emergency lighting, several new requirements for energy storage systems, and the consolidation of several rules in Chapter 8.

Part one of this course covers the changes in Articles 600 through 695 of the National Electrical Code®, other than Articles 690 and 691 (PV systems). Notable changes include increasing the requirement for selective coordination for elevators; multiple changes addressing electric vehicles used as a power source; further restrictions on underfloor wiring in ITE rooms; listing, inspection, and GFCI protection requirements for pools and bodies of water, and reduced protection requirements for fire pump wiring. Part two of this course covers the changes in Articles 500 through 590 of the National Electrical Code®. Notable changes are addressing the use of lasers in hazardous locations; clarifying the GFCI requirements throughout Chapter 5; addressing the applicability of Article 517’s requirements; major changes for marinas, boatyards, and similar locations; and new requirements for large, temporary wiring installations.

The National Electrical Code Style Manual has been in existence since 1969 and has been updated nine times since its inception. There was quite a bit of activity in the 2020 NEC® concerning definitions. In part one of this part-part, interactive online course we will cover new definitions added, and existing definitions that have been revised or relocated in the 2020 NEC®. We will also review new and revised requirements for equipment installation, labeling, marking and working space. Part two of this course covers the changes in Articles 411, 422, 424, 430, 440, 445, 450 and 480 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 411 contains the requirements for low voltage lighting. Article 422 covers appliances. Article 424 covers fixed electric space-heating equipment. Article 430 covers motors and their controllers. Article 314 covers air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Article 445 contains the requirements for generators. Article 450 covers transformers. Article 480 covers storage batteries. Notable changes include expanding the GFCI requirements for specific appliances, addressing new overload protection options for certain motors, new listing requirements for generators, and added disconnecting means requirements for generators and batteries.

Part one of this interactive, online course covers the changes in Articles 242 and 250 of the National Electrical Code®. The new article 242 contains the requirements for overvoltage, or surge, protection. Article 250 covers the grounding and bonding of systems and equipment. Notable changes include the creation of Article 242 and deletion of Article 280 and 285, a new section addressing the bonding of equipment on the line side of the service, specific requirements for aluminum conductors, limiting the role of rebar in the grounding electrode system, fixing an error about the sizing of bonding jumpers, reducing the identification requirements for equipment ground conductors, and providing relief for the sizing of equipment grounding conductors in certain applications. Part two of this interactive online course covers the changes in Articles 300, 310, 311, 312, and 314 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 300 contains general requirements for wiring methods. Article 310 covers conductors rated 2,000V and less. New Article 311 covers conductors rated more than 2,000V. Article 312 covers cabinets, cutout boxes, and meter socket enclosures. Article 314 covers outlet, device, pull, and junction boxes; conduit bodies; fittings; and handhole enclosures. Notable changes include clarifying which fittings may be concealed, harmonizing building code and electrical code rules for stair enclosures, a complete rewrite of Article 310, a new article 311, specific rules for cable trays and enclosures used together, and major changes for boxes in the ceilings of dwelling units.

Part one of this interactive online course covers the changes in the Chapter 3 wiring method articles of the NEC, namely Articles 320 through 392 (AC cable through cable trays). Notable changes include new rules for cables in thermal insulation, a new article (337) for Type P cable, clarifying the different types of service entrance cables, clarifying the rules for stainless steel raceways and fittings, and addressing cable trays that utilize flanged openings.

Part two of this course covers the changes in Articles 404, 406, 408, and 410 of the National Electrical Code®. Articles 404 and 406 contain the requirements for switches and receptacles. Article 408 covers panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear. Article 410 covers luminaires, lampholders, and lamps. Notable changes include updating the rules for switches, including listing requirements, new prohibited locations for receptacles, expansion of tamper-resistant receptacle requirements, new marking requirements for panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear, and addressing the unique needs of horticultural lighting.