Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Identify NEC-recognized overcurrent protective devices and explain key requirements for their permitted use.
Describe trip-free circuit breaker operation and listing requirements for medium-voltage overcurrent protective devices.
Explain overvoltage protection requirements, including permitted locations for Type 1 surge protective devices.
Describe the voltage parameters and fundamental requirements of Articles 250 and 270.
Apply grounding and bonding requirements for terminations, supply-side bonding jumpers, ground rods, grounding electrode conductor splices, nonmetallic boxes, and equipment grounding conductors in parallel.
Explain 2026 NEC updates to Article 300, including wiring method replacement, roof deck equipment placement, raceway sealing, and aboveground raceways in wet locations.
Identify conductor requirements related to listing, minimum sizes, sunlight resistance, ampacity adjustment, temperature correction, and small conductor ampacity.
Describe raceway installation requirements, including allowable bends, fittings used in lieu of boxes, cable ties, fixing devices, and welding prohibitions.
Apply enclosure and box requirements related to service conductors, ceiling fan ratings, wiring accessibility, support hardware, and fittings.
Describe permitted uses and installation requirements for AC cable, MC cable, NM cable, metal raceways, nonmetallic raceways, and cable trays.
Explain updated requirements for switches, wiring devices, replacement receptacles, upward-facing receptacles, and park and recreation area installations.
Identify requirements for switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, appliances, deicing and snow-melting equipment, motors, motor control centers, adjustable speed drives, and equipment exceeding 1,000 volts AC or 1,500 volts DC.
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SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: 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.
He has been involved in writing and editing over 25 books on the National Electrical Code, and has taught the subject in multiple states and for multiple colleges and universities. He is self-employed as an NEC® consultant and inspector.
When Ryan isn’t working, he can often be found in his garage turning wood on his lathe, in his basement exercising, or any quiet place where he can dive into a book. He is also a rabid University of Utah football fan. Ryan married his high school sweetheart, Sharie, and they have two beautiful children together: Kaitlynn and Aaron.
State Licenses
MT - Electrician (National Electrical Code - ELE-CE-CRS-01434 )
Accreditation: This online continuing education course was approved by the Montana State Electrical Board on 07/24/2026.