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2014 National Electric Code

Thomas Mason, PE

Course Outline

The underlying structure of this course is the 2014 revision of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code. Selected portions are presented out of order to couple them with related topics. For example, voltages, circuit currents and grounding are discussed first, including there later sections on the same topics.

Later Chapters, specifics of wire and raceway types, sizing protection for motors, transformers, capacitors specialized equipment and high-voltage installations are omitted, as they are extensive, each deserving a 4-hour presentation (which is actually available from PDHonline). Concepts of hazardous areas and healthcare facilities are presented in the most brief form. Generators, photovoltaics, wind turbines and fuel cells are not addressed. Special rules for dwelling units are not mentioned.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will know the rules, how to apply the rules and the underlying reasoning for each of the following topics:

Intended Audience

This course is intended for technical persons with an interest in what an electrical design engineer is thinking about when he creates specifications and drawings for building construction.

Benefit to Attendees

It is the responsibility of the electrical engineer to comply with the National Electrical Code. In addition, though, others on the design team can help identify errors and omissions before they cost money in a Change Order.

Course Introduction

The National Electrical Code has evolved for over one hundred years. Along the way, it has adopted a unique language called, "Code Speak". Words are used in ways differently than common language and sentence construction tends to be long and convoluted. The organization is worse than haphazard and the Table of Contents and Index are almost useless. The PDF word search feature is the best available method to find a relevant section - but only if you know the peculiar word usage.

Course Content

You may download the following PDF documents as references for this webinar:

Lecture Notes for 2014 National Electric Code (PDF, 0.8MB)

Note A: Please click on the above underlined hypertext to view, download or print the document for your record. Because of the large file size, we recommend that you first save the file to your computer by right clicking the mouse and choosing "Save Target As ...", and then open the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader from your computer.

Because this course is offered as a "live" course, you are required to attend the webinar at the scheduled time and date. Please check the Webinar Schedule under course description on our website for currently scheduled meeting date and time. We will send you an invitation to the webinar through email approximately 24 hours before the webinar (confirmation of the receipt of the invitation is required). The certificate of completion will not be issued unless you attend the webinar and pass a quiz. Thank you for your cooperation.

Course Summary

This course attempted to present a comprehensive summary of the critical requirements of the 2014 revision of the National Electric Code. Compression was severe, but the action items given are accurate. Many assumptions, exceptions, alternatives and details were omitted, along with entire sections. Please use the Code reference numbers to access the actual Code wording in making engineering decisions.

Related Links and References

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:

www.NFPA.com  -  The National Fire Protection Association sells the Code, Code Handbook related standards and training materials
www.IAEI.com  -  The International Association of Electrical Inspectors is a very highly-regarded voluntary organization with excellent publications and many local chapters.
www.NECA-NEIS.com  -  The National Electrical Contractors Association, in association with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers publishes a series of very readable guides on the installation of different types of equipment.  ANSI/NECA 1-2010, Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in Electrical Contracting is cited in NEC section 110.12.

Quiz

Before you attend the webinar, you need to print the quiz questions from your browser for your study during the webinar. At the end of the webinar, you need to complete the quiz and submit your answers to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.