2020 NEC Changes: Overvoltage and Grounding & Bonding
This interactive online course covers the changes in Articles 242 and 250 of the National Electrical Code®. The new article 242 contains the requirements for overvoltage, or surge, protection. Article 250 covers the grounding and bonding of systems and equipment. Notable changes include the creation of Article 242 and deletion of Article 280 and 285, a new section addressing the bonding of equipment on the line side of the service, specific requirements for aluminum conductors, limiting the role of rebar in the grounding electrode system, fixing an error about the sizing of bonding jumpers, reducing the identification requirements for equipment ground conductors, and providing relief for the sizing of equipment grounding conductors in certain applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses understanding and applying the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements related to 2020 NEC Changes: Overvoltage and Grounding & Bonding. This interactive online course covers the changes in Articles 242 and 250 of the National Electrical Code®. The new article 242 contains the requirements for overvoltage, or surge, protection.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for code violations and non-compliant electrical installations that must be identified during inspection or design review associated with 2020 NEC Changes: Overvoltage and Grounding & Bonding. This interactive online course covers the changes in Articles 242 and 250 of the National Electrical Code®. The new article 242 contains the requirements for overvoltage, or surge, protection.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address current National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements tied to 2020 NEC Changes: Overvoltage and Grounding & Bonding. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making during inspections and code-compliance reviews.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for electricians, electrical inspectors, and code officials keeping pace with National Electrical Code updates, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to 2020 NEC Changes: Overvoltage and Grounding & Bonding.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by strengthening inspection accuracy and keeping code knowledge current as standards change related to 2020 NEC Changes: Overvoltage and Grounding & Bonding.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on NEC continuing education and code-update training for electrical and inspection professionals. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across facility management teams.
