Introduction to National Electrical Code On-Site Training

This on-site training class is also available as Public Schedule Seminar.

This Course provides a solid understanding of how to navigate the National Electrical Code as it applies to maintenance technicians.

Course Description/Agenda

This Course provides a solid understanding of how to navigate the National Electrical Code as it applies to maintenance technicians. It explains terminology and definitions used in the National Electric Code. Understanding the purpose, language, and organization of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) is critical to proper installation and maintenance of electrical equipment. This course was developed especially for maintenance technicians. With easy to understand explanations of the code by an experience technician, this course is foundational to maintaining a safe and reliable electrical system.

Selected Topics From These Areas

Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC)
NEC layout as the first step in success- ful navigation
Differences between chapters 1-4 and 5-9
How to quickly put yourself in the right chapter of the National Electrical Code
Finding Specific Information in Chapter 1 General:
Key words and definitions you must know
Installation requirement topics
Finding Specific Information in Chapter 2 Wiring and
Protection on: Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors
Branch Circuits
Feeders
Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations
Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders
Services
Overcurrent Protection
Grounding
Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors
Finding Specific Information in Chapter 3 Wiring
Methods and Materials on:
Wiring Methods
Conductors for General Wiring
Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, Meter Socket Enclosures Outlet, Device, Pull,
and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; and Manholes Armored
Cable
Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC and NMS
Flexible Metal Conduit: Type FMC
Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit: Type LFMC Rigid Nonmetallic
Conduit: Type RNC
Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit: Type LFNC Electrical Nonmetallic
Tubing: Type ENT
Auxiliary Gutters
Busways
Cablebus
Metal Wireways
Surface Metal & Nonmetallic Raceways
Cable Trays
Finding Specific Information in Chapter 4:
Equipment for General Use on:
Flexible Cords and Cables
Fixture Wires
Switches
Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Caps Switchboards
and Panelboards
Luminaires, Lamp holders, Lamps
Appliances
Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment
Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers, including Disconnecting
Means for Motors
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment
Transformers and Transformer Vaults
Equipment over 600 Volts, Nominal
Finding Specific Information in Chapters 5 through 8 on:
The interrelationships between the first four chapters and these chapters
Special Occupancies
Special Equipment
Special Conditions
Communication Systems
Finding Specific Answers from Tables in Chapter 9

Who Should Attend

Energy management personnel
Apprentice and experienced HVAC technicians
IT Technicians
Fire Alarm Technicians
Electricians
Multi-craft personnel
Plant & facility maintenance technicians
Building engineers
Building managers & superintendents
Plant & facility managers
Stationary engineers
Anyone who works with electrical systems and circuits

This Course Is Available To Be Delivered On-Site At Your Location

On-Site Training

We offer onsite training at your facility.
We can provide the same courses as we offer in public seminars. We can even design courses especially to meet your needs.

Advantages Of On-Site Training