Lesson 1NEC 2020+ requirements for services and service disconnects (Articles 230, 230.70)Dis section cover NEC service requirements, includin service entrance conductors, service disconnect locations, grouping, labeling, and emergency access. It emphasize 230.70 rules and common field violations in commercial buildings.
Service entrance conductors and routingService disconnect location and accessibilityNumber, grouping, and identification of disconnectsService equipment working space and clearancesLabeling, signage, and utility coordinationLesson 2Wiring methods and installation requirements for conduit, cable, flexible cords (Articles 330, 340, 348, 400)Dis section review NEC rules fi MC, UF, flexible metal conduit, and flexible cords in commercial work. It cover permitted uses, securing and supporting, fittings, terminations, and common inspection issues fi dese wiring methods.
Uses and limits of MC and UF cablesFlexible metal conduit routing and supportProtection at terminations and fittingsFlexible cord types and permitted usesBox fill, derating, and cable assembliesLesson 3Grounding and bonding fundamentals and NEC requirements (Articles 250)Dis section present grounding and bonding fundamentals under NEC 250, includin objectives, permitted methods, and key rules fi commercial services, feeders, and separately derived systems, wid emphasis pon safe fault clearing and touch voltage control.
Objectives of grounding and bonding systemsGrounding of services and main disconnectsGrounding separately derived systemsBonding of metal piping and structural steelGrounding and bonding documentation reviewLesson 4Key definitions and scope: premises wiring, services, feeders, branch circuits, equipmentDis section clarify NEC definitions fi premises wiring, services, feeders, branch circuits, and equipment. It help inspectors correctly identify system parts, apply scope limits, and distinguish utility equipment from customer-owned wiring.
Premises wiring versus utility supplyService conductors and service equipmentFeeders and feeder tap conductorsBranch circuits and utilization equipmentSeparately derived systems and transformersLesson 5Equipment grounding conductors, electrode systems, and bonding jumpers — details and sizingDis section focus pon equipment grounding conductors, grounding electrode systems, and bonding jumpers. It explain sizing from NEC tables, material choices, terminations, and inspection checks fi continuity and fault current paths.
Grounding electrode conductors and electrodesEquipment grounding conductor types and sizingMain and system bonding jumper functionsBonding of raceways, enclosures, and fittingsTesting continuity of grounding pathsLesson 6Branch circuits and receptacles: ratings, allowed loads, multiwire branch circuits (Article 210)Dis section explain NEC branch circuit rules fi receptacles in commercial spaces, includin ratings, load calculations, multiwire branch circuits, required receptacle locations, and inspection checks fi overloading and improper sharing of neutrals.
General branch circuit ratings and typesReceptacle placement in commercial areasContinuous and noncontinuous load sizingMultiwire branch circuits and handle tiesGFCI and AFCI protection for receptaclesLesson 7Special location rules: damp, wet, and dry locations; outdoor equipment; corrosion and mechanical protection (Articles 110, 300, 314)Dis section address NEC rules fi damp, wet, and dry locations, outdoor equipment, and corrosion and mechanical protection. It guide inspectors pon enclosure ratings, fittings, sealing, and physical protection fi raceways and cables.
Classifying damp, wet, and dry locationsEnclosure and raceway ratings for outdoorsCorrosion protection for metallic systemsMechanical protection for cables and conduitsSealing fittings and condensation controlLesson 8NEC requirements for emergency systems, signage, and disconnecting means for equipment (Articles 700–705, 750)Dis section explain NEC rules fi emergency systems, legally required standby, optional standby, and interconnected power sources. It cover transfer equipment, signage, disconnecting means, and inspection focus fi Articles 700 through 705 and 750.
Emergency versus standby system categoriesTransfer switches and source interconnectionsRequired signage and identification markingsDisconnecting means for generators and invertersEmergency circuit wiring and separation rulesLesson 9Structure and organization of the National Electrical Code (NEC) — how to find applicable articles and tablesDis section show how di NEC structure, from chapters and articles to parts, sections, and tables. It train inspectors fi quickly locate applicable rules, exceptions, and annexes fi commercial and light industrial installations.
NEC chapters, articles, and parts layoutMandatory rules, permissive rules, and notesFinding applicable tables and calculation rulesUsing annexes, fine print notes, and indexesCross-referencing articles for complex systemsLesson 10Overcurrent protection and conductor ampacity: NEC tables, adjustment and correction factors (Articles 240, 310)Dis section detail NEC overcurrent protection and conductor ampacity rules, includin use of Tables 240.6 and 310.16, adjustment and correction factors, tap rules, and coordination concerns fi commercial and light industrial feeders and branch circuits.
Standard overcurrent device ratings and typesSelecting OCPD for feeders and branch circuitsUsing ampacity tables and temperature ratingsAdjustment and correction factor applicationTap conductors and transformer secondary rules
