
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
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CODE FUNDAMENTALS SERIES (CF)
Code Fundamentals Classes are patterned after the content sections on WA State’s Exam Outlines.
All Classes are 8 hour CEU and qualifiy for Basic Classroom. Journey level electricans can take any CF classes for Industry Related (IR) credit.
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CF1
INTRO TO THE NEC & GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Introduction to the NEC
Preparing and Marking of your Code Book
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Media: Set up your new Code Book Video - Click here
Article 90 – How to use the NEC
Article 100 – Code-Wide Definitions
Article 110 – General Requirements
CF2
WIRING & PROTECTION
Wiring and Protection:
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Where in the wiring system are you?
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How do we electrically protect specific parts of the wiring system?
Article 200 – Use of the Grounded conductor
Art 210 – Branch Circuits (Overview)
Article 215 – Feeders
Article 220 – Load Calcs (Purpose and Contents only)
Art 225 – Outside Feeders and Branch Circuits
Art 240 – Overcurrent Protection
Art 242 – Surge Protective Devices
Additional Resources: Code Talk Season 1 Episode 6 and this PDF
CF3
SERVICES
Article 230 – Services and Service Installations
Considerations for equipment and conductors that bring utility power to a building or structure
CF4
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
Article 240 – Overcurrent Protection
Protecting conductors and equipment against overcurrents
Discussion of Short Circuits, Ground Faults, and Overloads
Tap Rules
Specific Equipment Overcurrent protection rules
CF5
GROUNDING & BONDING
Article 250 – Grounding and Bonding
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Purpose of Grounding vs Bonding
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Grounding Electrode Systems and sizing
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Bonding of Utility and Separately Derived Systems
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Equipment Grounding
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Download this NFPA PDF for a summary and examples
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For a quick summary of Article 250 here is a G&B Mind Map (11x17 PDF)
CF6
WIRING METHODS
NEC Art 300-399
Wiring Methods
Rules that apply to all installations
Conductors
Cabinets and Enclosures
Cables
Raceways
Other Wiring Methods
CF7
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
NEC Chapter 4: Equipment for General Use
Cord sizing and application
Appliances and utilization equipment other than motors, AC, transformers, or generators
CF8
MOTORS, GENERATORS, TRANSFORMERS
Equipment for General Use (NEC Ch 4) that consists of:
Motors
Air conditioning and refrigeration
Transformers
Generators
CF9
HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
Articles 500-514
Classified (Hazardous) Locations:
Wiring considerations around combustible gases, dusts, and fibers
Specific considerations for fueling stations, industrial processing, paint and spray applications etc.
CF10
SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES
NEC Chapter 5 Special Occupancies:
Health Care Facilities
Places of Assembly
Mobile Homes and MH Parks
Theaters
Temporary Wiring
CF11
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
NEC Chapter 6 Special Equipment: Sampling of equipment ranging from:
600 Electric Signs and Outline Lighting
610 Cranes and Hoists
630 Electric Welders
640 Audio Signal Processing, Amplification, and Reproduction Equipment
660 X-Ray Equipment
670 Industrial Machinery
675 Electrically Driven or Controlled Irrigation Machines
680 Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations
690 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
694 Wind Electric Systems
695 Fire Pumps
CF12
EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS
Backup Power Sources for facilities (NEC Ch 7)
700 – Emergency Systems
701 – Legally Required Standby Systems
702 – Optional Standby Systems
705 – Interconnected Systems
CF13
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
NEC Chapter 7 – Special (Electrical) conditions
Power co-generation and distribution
Control Systems at line and Low voltage
THEORY CLASS SERIES (TH)
Teach the How and Why it works, light on Code.
All Classes are 8 hour CEU and qualifiy for Basic Classroom. Journey level electricans can take any TH classes for Industry Related (IR) credit.
TH1
DC THEORY
DC Theory
History and understanding of the principal elements of Ohms and Power Laws
Conduction through solids, liquids, gases
Voltage drop and conductor characteristics
Industrial Processes utilizing DC electricity
TH2
AC ELECTRICAL THEORY
AC Theory
Power in a non-resistive circuit
Power Factor
Induction and Capacitance
Power Factor Correction
Harmonics
TH3
ELECTRICAL MACHINES
Theory for Electrical Machines
Generators, Alternators
DC, Single Phase, 2 Phase, 3 Phase configurations
Transformers and Transformer Banks
Single Phase Motor Starting
Rotary Phase Converters
TH4
APPLED MATH FOR THE NEC
Applied Math for the NEC
Basic math concepts, Ohm’s Law, Power Laws
Practical applications taken from all chapters of the NEC
CF5
DIMMERS, DRIVES AND POWER SUPPLIES
This theory class covers the theory behind
Rectification, filtering, DC to DC converters
Pulse width modulation
Filtering circuits & Harmonics
Variable Frequency Drives
Current and Voltage Control
Modified voltage metering
CEU CLASSES FOR JOURNEY RENEWAL
Also valid for Trainees/Basic Classroom. All classes are 8 Hour CEU Credit.
RCW-WAC
4HR RCW AND WAC (PLUS 4HR IR)
Washington State Codes. Taught as an 8 hour class. For Journey level, the credits will reflect 4Hrs of WAC/RCW and 4hrs of Industry Related. To download copies of the WAC/RCW CLICK HERE to go to L&I's website
CUP
2020 NEC CODE UPDATE (8HR)
2020 NEC Analysis of Code Changes
Covers roughly 200 impact changes that were new to the 2020 NEC
Great review of the entire Code Book structure and philosophy
CODE APPLICATION SERIES (AP)
Specific Application (AP) Classes (Focus on topic rather than limited Code sections).
All Classes are 8 hour CEU and qualifiy for Basic Classroom. Journey level electricans can take any CF classes for Industry Related (IR) credit.
AP1
DWELLING UNIT REQUIREMENTS
NEC Articles 230, 220, 210, 250, 334
Dwelling Unit Requirements:
Dwelling Serives
Single Family Load Calcs
Required Branch Circuits and wiring methods
Grounding and bonding for residential wiring
NM Cabling Methods
AP2
POOLS, TUBS, PUMPS, IRRIGATION
NEC Articles 680, 682, 430, 675
Equipment related to pools, pumps, and irrigation:
Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Fountains
Bodies of Water
Pump Motors
Irrigation Machines
AP3
PHOTOVOLTAIC, WIND, AND OTHER ENERGY SYSTEMS
NEC Articles 690-694, 705
Alternative Energy Sources:
Photovoltaic
Wind
Energy Storage
Interconnected Systems
AP4
LIGHTING & SIGNS
NEC Articles 410, 411, 600
Lighting and Signs
Line Voltage Lighting
Classification & Design
Lighting Load Calcs, Energy Codes
Low Voltage Lighting
Signs and Sign Bodies
Neon Skeletal Tubing
AP5
CONDUCTORS AND WIRING DEVICES
Articles 310, 404, 406, 408
Conductors and Wiring Devices:
Conductor Sizing, Derating, Voltage Drop
Switches, panel boards
Receptacles and connection considerations
Circuit Breakers and Panelboards
AP6
PLCS, DRIVES, AND SENSORS
Articles 430 Part X, 725
Programmable Logic Controllers
Control Wiring
Programming
Sensors
Output devices
Variable Frequency Drives
Wiring Methods
Output Characteristics
Motor Considerations
AP7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION METHODS
Articles 210, 215, 230, Chapter 3
Electrical Systems & Installation Methods:
Services
Feeders
Branch Circuits
Wiring Methods appropriate to occupancy
Grounding and Bonding
AP8
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION, ARC FLASH AND ENERGY REDUCTION, NFPA70E
NEC Article 110, 240, NFPA 70E
NEC Installation Requirements and NFPA70E impementation
Hierarchy of controls
AIC Ratings of equipment
Labeling
Fault Current Calculations
Engineering solutions for energy reduction
Lockout/Tagout procedures
High Risk PPE