The North Carolina Electrical Board has approved Virtual Workshops to count towards your classroom credit.
October 25th, 2023 (Wednesday) 12pm-4pm
4 CEUs or *8 CEUS
Many electricians are aware that code changes happen, but are they aware of how to navigate through the NEC to interpret and apply them? This workshop focuses on how electricians will incorporate the NEC and it’s code changes into their day-to-day work.
Exploring the NEC
Introduction .5 hour
Table of Contents, Article 90, NEC history, & basic navigation methods. Current Code vs Updated Codes, example: Article 100 reformatting
Current and Upcoming Code Changes 1 hour
Current and upcoming changes to the NEC are introduced. These changes will be re-discussed in more detail as they come up throughout the class.
Based on the Science 1 hour
Article 210 Continuous Duty, Article 310 Temperature Adjustment, Article 220 Demand Factors, Article 310 Derations, Article 240 Overcurrent Protection, Article 310 Conductors, Articles 400-800 Utilization Equipment, Article 250 Grounded Conductors, Bonding Jumper System, Equipment Grounding Conductor; Current Code vs Updated Codes, example: Article 310 additions.
Navigating the NEC 1.5 hour
Methods of navigating including Table of Content, Key Word Index, Parallel Numbering System, Internal Content Reference, Annex; Article 100 Electrical slang versus correct Terminology; Current Code vs Updated Codes, example: Article 445 additions.
Materials Needed
Participants must have their picture ID and a code book (preferably the 2020 or 2023 edition) for this workshop. Handouts will be available through chat functions throughout the workshop and a link sent to your email.
Method: Zoom Classroom
Registrants will be provided with the Zoom login at registration.
*A COMPLIMENTARY ONLINE COURSE IS PROVIDED TO EVERYONE ATTENDING THIS CLASS! YOU CAN EARN AN ADDITIONAL 4 CEUs AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU!
Additional state reporting available – we can let you know on a state by state basis if this course has been approved. You must purchase that additional state reporting prior to the date of the workshop.
