RedVector RV-11541

2020 NEC Changes: Branch Circuit GFCI Protection

2020 NEC Changes: Branch Circuit GFCI Protection

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Advanced

Item#: RV-11541

SME: Vincent Della Croce

Believe it or not, GFCI protection first appeared in the 1962 edition of the NEC®, where it applied to underwater lighting for swimming pools. Many changes have been made to the Code since then. This interactive online course will help walk you through some of the most recent changes concerning this live safety device, as well as review other changes associated with branch circuits. We will address changes to Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection, noting updates to Articles 100, 200, and 210.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Define terms located in Article 100
  • Recall the changes to Article 200 Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors
  • Describe the revisions to Sections 200.9 Means of Identification of Terminals and 200.10(B) Identification of Terminals for Receptacles, Plugs and Connectors concerning silver identification
  • Recall the changes to Article 210 Branch Circuits
  • Recall the revisions to Section 210.8(A) Dwelling Unit Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection for Personnel and Section 210.8(B) Other Than Dwelling Unit GFCI Protection for Personnel
  • Describe new Section 210.8(F) Outdoor Outlets and Section 210.8(E) Equipment Requiring Servicing and its correlation with Section 210.63
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: 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. He is certified by ICC as a residential and commercial electrical inspector and plans examiner. Vince holds an Associates degree in Electronic Engineering and Electrical Maintenance Technology from Penn Foster College. Vince currently works for eti Conformity Services as a Resident Compliance Specialist. For 11 years prior to joining eti Conformity Services he was employed by the City of Port St. Lucie as a building inspector and plans examiner. During that time he also taught first year electrical apprentice class at Indian River State College. Vince is the IAEI Florida Chapter Education Chairman, an IAEI Florida Chapter Board of Director, and IAEI Southern Section Assistant Secretary Treasurer. He also sits on UL STP Panels 4 AC & MC Cable, 248 Fuses, 414 Meters, and 857 Busways. Vince is a principal member of NFPA 70 CMP 7 and alternate member of CMP 12.
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