Architecture & DesignNC – 2023 NEC Changes: Alternative Energy and Fire Pumps/Emergency Systems (PGM)

NC – 2023 NEC Changes: Alternative Energy and Fire Pumps/Emergency Systems (PGM)

SKU: RV-PGM237
Duration: 2.00 Hrs

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®.

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Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the recognition of floating PV arrays in 690.4
  • Discuss the evolution of line-side connections of interconnected sources in 705.11
  • State why Article 722 was created
  • Explain what a Class 4 system is in the new Article 726
  • List the new requirements for load management in 750.30
  • Explain why the title of Article 810 was changed
  • Explain what Article 695 does and does not cover according to 695.1
  • Recall the voltage drop requirements for fire pumps in 695.7
  • Recall the new and revised definitions in Article 100 that apply to emergency systems
  • List the requirements for parallel sources of emergency power in 700.4
  • State the requirements for Class 2 lighting and emergency systems in 700.11 and 700.27
  • Discuss the selective coordination requirements of 700.32 for emergency systems

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Course Level Intermediate
Languages English

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