2023 NEC® Changes: Special Occupancies

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.

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss the revised classification requirements for Class III locations in 500.5
  • List the allowable protection techniques in 500.7 and in the new Table 13 in Chapter 9
  • Explain the temperature requirements and rules for lasers in 500.8
  • Recall the allowances for coded raceways in 501.10 and 502.10
  • List the sealing requirements in 502.15
  • Explain why Article 512 was created for cannabis oil equipment and systems
  • List the requirements for pharmacies in 517.10
  • Discuss the expansion of Part 5 of Article 517 in 517.70
  • Explain the limitations of certain cables in agricultural facilities in 547.26
  • List the requirements for replaced equipment in 555.15
  • Recall the protection requirements in 555.35
  • State when 555.36 requires an emergency disconnect for shore power
  • List the requirements in 555.38 for lighting around marina’s docking facilities and similar, and
  • Explain why the temporary wiring requirements of 590.8 were reduced

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Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

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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