Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Electrical Engineers and Designers
• Master and Journeyman Electricians
• Electrical Inspectors and Code Officials
• Project and Construction Managers
• Maintenance and Facility Engineers

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Explain the NEC structure, scope, and mandatory compliance requirements.
• Apply general requirements for wiring and protection devices effectively.
• Calculate proper conductor sizing and overcurrent protection correctly.
• Implement correct grounding and bonding techniques as specified by the NEC.
• Locate and interpret specific articles for specialized equipment and environments.
• Ensure all electrical installations adhere to the latest NEC standards.

DAY 1

Introduction, Definitions, and General Requirements

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-test
• NEC structure, terminology, and mandatory rules (Article 90)
• Requirements for branch circuits and feeders (Articles 210 and 215)
• Understanding and applying the fundamental NEC definitions (Article 100)
• Calculating load requirements for various occupancy types
• Safety procedures for working on energized and de-energized equipment

DAY 2

Wiring Methods and Materials

• Requirements for conductors and cables (Article 310)
• Proper usage and installation of raceways and boxes (Articles 314 to 380)
• Determining conduit fill capacity and derating factors
• Selecting appropriate cables and wiring methods for specific locations
• Requirements for flexible cords, cables, and utilization equipment
• Fire-stopping and sealing requirements for penetrations

DAY 3

Grounding, Bonding, and Overcurrent Protection

• Fundamental principles of grounding and bonding (Article 250)
• Requirements for grounding electrode systems and bonding conductors
• Proper installation of equipment grounding and circuit bonding
• Overcurrent protection principles and device selection (Article 240)
• Sizing fuses and circuit breakers for various applications
• Arc-Fault and Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter requirements (AFCI/GFCI)

DAY 4

Special Occupancies and Equipment

• Wiring and equipment requirements for hazardous locations (Articles 500-505)
• Understanding requirements for health care facilities (Article 517)
• Electrical safety requirements for swimming pools and spas (Article 680)
• Applying NEC rules to solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (Article 690)
• Requirements for emergency and standby power systems (Article 700)
• Requirements for commercial and industrial lighting equipment

DAY 5

Final Review and Practical Application

• Review of common NEC violations and inspection best practices
• Strategies for efficiently navigating and referencing the code book**
• Case studies on industrial and commercial code application scenarios
• Changes and updates in the latest NEC editions
• Local jurisdiction amendments and enforcement procedures
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony