Electrical Maintenance2020 NEC® Changes: Backup Power, Energy Storage, and Limited-Energy

2020 NEC® Changes: Backup Power, Energy Storage, and Limited-Energy

SKU: RV-11548

Duration: 1.00 Hr

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.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Recall the rules for sizing and emergency generator.
Identify the type of transfer switches that are not allowed for emergency systems.
Recall the fire rating for a listed fire resistive cable system used in an emergency system.
List the requirements of a DC micro grid if it’s used as a power source.
List the new requirements for transfer equipment. Identify how and whom is to install and maintain energy storage systems.
Define cable bundle in Article 725.
Recall the requirements for determining the ampacity of class two and class three cables and
Recognize the global changes that were made in chapter eight for communication circuits.

Specs

Course Level	Intermediate
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, Video, MobileReady

Ryan Jackson

Ryan Jackson is a combination inspector in the Salt Lake City, Utah, area. He began his career as a carpenter while in high school, and began doing electrical work at the age of 18. At the age of 23 Ryan landed his first job as an electrical inspector, and subsequently became certified in building, plumbing, and mechanical inspection, as well as building and electrical plan review. Two years after becoming an inspector, he was approached by a friend in the area asking him to fill in at an electrical seminar for him. After his first class he was hooked, and is now a highly sought after seminar instructor. Ryan has taught in several states, and loves helping people increase their understanding of the Code.

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