RedVector RV-PGM210

Virginia 2017 NEC 3 Hour CE Program #3

Virginia 2017 NEC 3 Hour CE Program #3

3 hrs. Program

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-PGM210

SME: Anonymous

Part 1 of this 3-part course covers Chapter 4 of the 2017 NEC which contains the rules for equipment, including switches and receptacles. Several changes were made in Article 404 for switches and in 406 for receptacles.

 

The topics covered in part 2 include 404.2 C, Switches Controlling Lighting Loads. We did a lot of good work in that section. 404.9 B, Grounding of Switches. 404.22, Electronic Lighting Control Switches. 406.2, Definitions. 406.3, Receptacle Ratings and Types. 406.4, General Installation Requirements. 406.5, Receptacle Mounting. 406.6 D, Receptacle Face plates with Night Lights or USB Chargers. 406.9 B for Receptacles in Wet Locations. And finally, 406.12, Tamper Resistant Receptacles.
 

Chapter 5 of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) contains requirements for special occupancies is covered in part 3 of this course. We will review several changes that were made in Articles 500 through 516 for hazardous locations. Notable changes include the relocation of fourteen definitions to Article 100, a surprising new allowance for wiring methods in Class I locations, underground wiring changes for commercial garages and fuel dispensing locations, and new fuel storage classification requirements.

Course Objectives

  • Describe the rules for neutral switch locations
  • Know the definition and the new rules for outlet box hoods
  • Explain the rules for automatically controlled receptacles and for receptacles with USB chargers
  • Understand what Article 400 really applies to.
  • Know the new rules for protecting terminals in some panelboards.
  • Understand the marking requirements for panelboards.
  • Describe the changes to class one, division two wiring methods 
  • Know the requirements for cable seals at class one locations 
  • Discuss how the code handles area classification in commercial garages 

Courses in this Package
State Licenses
VA - Electrician, Master (Codes - 2731003546)