2017 NEC Changes: Appliances and Equipment
Chapter 4 of the 2017 National Electrical Code contains requirements for appliances and equipment. Several changes were made in Article 400 for flexible cords and flexible cables, 408 for panelboards, 422 for appliances, 440 for air conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and others. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss some notable changes including new rules for service panelboards, new listing requirements for appliances, new requirements for marking the available fault current, and a new equipment grounding conductor requirement for some air-conditioners.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand what Article 400 really applies to
- Know the new rules for protecting terminals in some panelboards
- Understand the marking requirements for panelboards
- List the rules for GFCI protection of appliances
- Explain the new rule for appliances to be listed
- Describe the requirements for cord and plug connected appliances
- Know the changes for space heating cables
- Understand the rules for determining the available for fault current at motor control centers
- Describe the new rule for air conditioners on rooftops
- Determine the ampacity for generator conductors
- List the rules for generator disconnects
- Describe the rules for door hardware and transformer vaults
Specs
Course Level | Intermediate |
Languages | English |
Compatibility | Audio, Video, MobileReady |
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