Electrical Maintenance2020 NEC® Changes: Devices, Lighting, and Gear

2020 NEC® Changes: Devices, Lighting, and Gear

SKU: RV-11546

Duration: 1.00 Hr

This course covers the changes in Articles 404, 406, 408, and 410 of the National Electrical Code®. Articles 404 and 406 contain the requirements for switches and receptacles. Article 408 covers panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear. Article 410 covers luminaires, lampholders, and lamps. Notable changes include updating the rules for switches, including listing requirements, new prohibited locations for receptacles, expansion of tamper-resistant receptacle requirements, new marking requirements for panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear, and addressing the unique needs of horticultural lighting.

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Learning Objectives

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

Describe the permitted use and ratings of switches
State the requirements when replacing automatically controlled receptacles
Recall the rules for receptacles under sinks
Note the approved placement of receptacles in bathrooms
List the rating of nonlocking receptacles that must be tamper resistant if installed in dormitory units
List the locations requiring tamper resistant receptacles
Recognize when panelboards must be field labeled
Recall the circumstances in which recessed luminaires can be used to access junction boxes
Locate the part of the code that covers horticultural lighting

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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