RedVector RV-PGM185

Washington Electrical Contractors: 2017 NEC Changes Grounding & Bonding

Washington Electrical Contractors: 2017 NEC Changes Grounding & Bonding

4 hrs. Program

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-PGM185

SME: Anonymous

Part I

Article 240 and 250 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) contain the requirements for overcurrent protection and for grounding and bonding. Several changes were made in Articles 240 and 250. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss notable changes to the 2017 NEC. Such changes include the addition of arc energy reduction requirements for fuses, additional options for the grounding of separately derived systems, changes to the allowed and prohibited types of grounding electrodes, recognizing new options for intersystem bonding, clarifying the rules for parallel conductors, and others.

 

Part II

In this interactive online course, you will get the updates to 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 we're going to cover are 404.2 C, Switches Controlling Lighting Loads.

 

Part III

In this interactive online course, we cover Chapter 6 of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the changes it contains for special equipment requirements. Several changes were made in the articles for special equipment, including signs, electric vehicle charging systems and swimming pools.

 

Part IV

Chapter 5 of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) contains the requirements for special occupancies. This interactive online course will teach you about several changes that were made in the articles for special occupancies, including health care facilities and RV parks as well as marinas and boatyards. Notable changes include, new allowable wiring methods and equipment for health care facilities, revised receptacle requirements at RV parks, and more restrictive ground fault protection and signage requirements at marinas and boatyards.

Course Objectives

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

  • Describe the new requirements for arc energy reduction
  • Explain the changes to grounding of separately derived systems
  • Describe the rules for neutrals at switch locations.
  • Explain the rules for receptacles with USB chargers.
  • Describe the updated requirements for electric vehicles
  • Explain the changes to underground wiring methods for pools
  • Identify the changes to wiring methods and equipment in health care facilities

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