Overview
This course is intended to familiarize the reader with the major changes contained in the 2008 National Electrical Code.® It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC® at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Part I of this course contains Code-wide changes, definitions, and an analysis of approximately 30 of the most noteworthy revisions in the 2008 NEC.® Part II covers an additional 30 important Code changes. Both Part I and Part II can be studied as stand-alone courses.
Through the headings at the beginning of each Code change addressed in the course, the reader will readily identify the section affected by the change and the specific subject being discussed. The Introduction stresses the significance of the change. An Analysis of the particular Code change follows, with explanation to help the student understand the revision, its background, and the logic of the change. Graphics, photographs, examples, or calculations are used to illustrate the change and to enhance learning. The Summary is a brief re-statement of the highlights of the Code change. Application Question(s), Answer, and Key to the correct answer are included at the end of each Code section studied for exercise in applying the change and to broaden learning.
Although there are many references to the 2008 NEC® throughout this document, the course and quiz can be completed without the need to refer to the NEC® itself. For further study on any Code section within this course the 2008 NEC® should be consulted.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Familiarize the student with significant changes in the 2008 edition of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code.®
- Ensure compliance with applicable Code standards for plans and specifications prepared by the student.
- Enable the student to identify a Code section(s) where additional study may be appropriate for the student’s practice.
- Introduce the student that is not familiar with NFPA 70 to some of the regulations for safeguarding persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity.
- Make the student aware of new Articles incorporated into the Code and the scope of the information.
- Re-acquaint students who use the Code infrequently with some of the basic safety requirements and areas of coverage of the NEC.®
Course
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Revisions for the 2008 National Electric Code® Part II
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