Electrical Maintenance2020 NEC® Changes: Wiring and Protection

2020 NEC® Changes: Wiring and Protection

SKU: RV-11542

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Changes related to load calculations in the 2020 NEC® will place a new emphasis on maintaining equipment. Since reconditioned equipment requirements are completely new to the NEC®, we’ll show you how, and you’ll see how some changes related to these calculations will have a drastic effect on services sizes. This interactive online course will review various wiring and protection related changes to the 2020 NEC®. Included will be a review of requirements associated with arc fault protection, receptacle locations, feeders, load calculations, and overcurrent protection.

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Learning Objectives

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

Describe the function of and changes related to Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI’s)
Identify new requirements associated with AFCI and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) reconditioning
Discuss the requirement concerning common supply equipment and multiple feeders
Describe the revised requirements associated with dwelling unit receptacle outlets at countertops, peninsulas, work surfaces, wall spaces, outdoors, basements, garages and accessory buildings
Examine the changes associated with receptacles in area where equipment requires servicing
Identify the revision concerning lighting outlets and wall mounted control devices
Discuss the expanded requirements concerning feeders, including temporarily installed feeders
Explain the load calculation revisions for both dwelling and non-dwelling units
Examine the expanded allowances for outdoor feeders and common supply equipment
Explain the expansion of barriers associated with service equipment
Describe the new requirement for dwelling unit surge protection
Identify the changes to the service disconnect rules
Identify new requirements associated with overcurrent device reconditioning
Discuss changes made to arc-energy reduction requirements

Specs

Course Level	Intermediate
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, Video, MobileReady

Vincent Della Croce

Vince started his electrical career in IBEW Local Union #3, New York City, as a helper and progressed to journeyman and foreman electrician before relocating to Florida. He became licensed as a master electrician in the State of Florida in 1993 and operated a successful electrical contracting business. Vince is also licensed by the State of Florida as a residential and commercial building & electrical inspector and plans examiner.

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