2023 NEC® Changes: Feeders, Load Calculations, and Services

Are you up to code? This course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 215, 220, 225, 230, and 235. We will discuss barriers over conductor terminals and bus bars, surge protection, branch-circuit feeders, service load calculations, and energy management systems, as well as the requirements for emergency disconnects, to name a few, so plug in here to get your updates.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

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

  • Recall when barriers are required for feeder supplied equipment in 215.5
  • Discuss the surge protection requirements in 215.18 and 225.42
  • Explain the new reorganization of Article 220
  • Discuss how square footage must be included for load calculations in 220.5
  • Recognize the revised calculations for schools and sports arenas in table 220.42
  • Identify the restricted use of demand factors in 220.53 for dwelling unit appliances
  • Recognize the new load calculations for electric vehicle supply equipment in 220.57
  • Explain the clarification to the noncoincident load allowances of 220.60
  • Recall the new allowances for energy management systems in 220.70
  • List the new demand factors for hospitals in section 220.110
  • Discuss the separation requirements of 230.7
  • Recall the sealing requirements of 230.8 and 225.27 for raceways
  • Explain the revised clearance requirement in 230.24
  • List the permitted wiring methods in 230.30 and 230.43 for service conductors
  • Discuss the requirements for barriers in the service equipment in 230.62
  • List the locations where 230.67 requires surge protection
  • State the changes for the multiple disconnecting means allowed in 230.71
  • Recall the marking requirements in 230.75 for neutral disconnect links in switchgear or switchboards
  • Discuss the emergency disconnect requirements in 230.85 and 225.41 for dwellings
  • Recall the scope of the new Article 235

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Ryan Jackson

Author

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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