After completing Kansas continuing education, the participant will be able to apply the most important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code in common wiring practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the overall layout of the National Electrical Code and the addition of new articles.
- Identify the scope of what is covered and not covered in the Code.
- Identify updates, additions, and changes to Chapter 1 of the 2023 National Electrical Code.
- Identify updates, additions, and changes to Chapter 2 of the 2023 National Electrical Code.
- Describe changes for branch circuits found in Chapter 2 of the 2023 NEC.
- Identify updates, additions, and changes to Chapter 3 of the 2023 National Electrical Code.
- Summarize the general requirements for wiring methods and materials for systems rated over 1000 volts ac, 1500 volts dc covered in Article 305.
- Outline new requirements for insulated bus pipe and flexible bus systems found in Chapter 3 of the 2023 NEC.
- Identify updates, additions, and changes to Chapter 4 of the 2023 National Electrical Code.
- Describe the change in scope to Chapter 4 of the 2023 NEC.
- Identify changes and additions to requirements for switches found in Chapter 4 of the 2023 NEC.
- Outline new requirements for receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs found in Chapter 4 of the 2023 NEC.
- Describe changes and additions to appliance requirements found in Chapter 4 of the 2023 NEC.
- Identify updates, additions, and changes to Chapter 5 of the 2023 National Electrical Code.
- Describe the changes to Class III Division 1 and Division. 2 locations found in Chapter 5 of the 2023 NEC.
- Outline new requirements for protection of electrical and electronic equipment in hazardous locations.
- Explain the new requirements for cannabis oil equipment and cannabis oil systems using flammable materials found in Chapter 5 of the 2023 NEC.
- Identify changes in requirements for electrical construction and installation criteria in health care facilities.
- Identify updates, additions, and changes to Chapter 6 of the 2023 National Electrical Code.
- Outline new and changed requirements for electric vehicle power transfer systems found in Chapter 6 of the 2023 NEC.
- Explain the new and changed requirements for construction and installation of electrical wiring for swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations.
- Identify updates, additions, and changes to Chapter 7 of the 2023 National Electrical Code.
- Outline new and changed requirements for emergency systems in Chapter 7 of the 2023 NEC.
- Define the changes in scope for Article 701: Legally Required Standby Systems.
- Identify changed requirements concerning signage and portable generators for optional standby systems found in Chapter 7 of the 2023 NEC.
- Describe new wiring requirements for Class 4 fault-managed power systems.
- Identify changed requirements for installation of circuits and supply-side overvoltage protection in fire alarm systems.
- Identify updates, additions, and changes to Chapter 8 of the 2023 National Electrical Code.
- Outline new and changed requirements for conduits Annex C of the 2023 NEC.
Approved By: Sedgwick County Metropolitan Building & Construction Department - Electrical
- 2023 NEC Changes
- Checkpoint 1
- Chapter 1 [17 Activities]
- 01. 100. Definitions. Scope.
- 02. 100 Definitions. Attachment Fitting, Weight-Supporting (WSAF). & Receptacle, Weight-Supporting Ceiling (WSCR).
- 03. 100 Definitions. Class 4 Circuit, Class 4 Device, Class 4 Power System, Class 4 Receiver, Class 4 Transmitter, Class 4 Utilization Equipment.
- 04. 100 Definitions. Counter (Countertop)
- 05. 100 Definitions. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, Special Purpose.
- 06. 100. Definitions. Ground-Fault Detector-Interrupter, dc (GFDI)
- 07. 100 Definitions. Panelboard, Enclosed. (Enclosed Panelboard)
- 08. 100 Definitions. Restricted Industrial Establishment.
- View Additional Activities
- 09. 100 Definitions. Stored-Energy Power Supply System (SEPSS).
- 10. 100 Definitions. Work Surface.
- 11. 110.3(A)(8). Examination. Cybersecurity.
- 12. 110.3(B) 110.3(B) Installation and Use.
- 13. 110.16(B) Service Equipment and Feeder Supplied Equipment.
- 14. 110.17. Servicing and Maintenance of Equipment.
- 15. 110.20 Reconditioned Equipment.
- 16. 110.26 Spaces About Electrical Equipment.
- 17. 110.26(A)(6) Grade, Floor, or Working Platform.
- Checkpoint 2
- Chapter 2 [31 Activities]
- 01. 210.2 Reconditioned Equipment
- 02. 210.8(A)(5) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Dwelling Units. Basements
- 03. 210.8(A)(6) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Dwelling Units. Kitchens
- 04. 210.8(A)(7) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Dwelling Units. Areas with Sinks
- 05. 210.8(B). GFCI Protection for Personnel. Other Than Dwelling Units.
- 06. 210.8(B) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Other Than Dwelling Units. Exceptions.
- 07. 210.8(D) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Specific Appliances.
- 08. 210.8(F) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Outdoor Outlets
- View Additional Activities
- 09. 210.11(C)(4) Dwelling Units. Garage Branch Circuits.
- 10. 210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection
- 11. 210.18. Branch-Circuit Ratings. Rating
- 12. 210.23 Permissible Loads, Multiple-Outlet Branch Circuits.
- 13. 210.52(A)(2). General Provisions. Wall Space.
- 14. 210.52(C)(1). Countertops & Work Surfaces. Wall Spaces.
- 15. 210.52(C)(2). Countertops & Work Surfaces. Island and Peninsular Countertops and Work Surfaces.
- 16. 210.52(C)(3) Receptacle Outlet Location.
- 17. 210.70 Lighting Outlets Required.
- 18. 210.70(A)(1) Dwelling Units. Habitable Rooms, Kitchens, Laundry Areas, and Bathrooms. Additional Locations
- 19. 220.41 Dwelling Unit(s). Minimum Unit Load.
- 20. 220.42 Lighting Load for Non-Dwelling Occupancies.
- 21. 220.57 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Load.
- 22. 225.41 Emergency Disconnects
- 23. 225.42. Surge Protection.
- 24. 230.67. Surge Protection.
- 25. 230.85 Emergency Disconnects
- 26. Article 235, Branch Circuits, Feeders, and Services Over 1000 Volts ac, 1500 Volts dc, Nominal.
- 27. 240.6(A) Standard Ampere Ratings for Fuses and Inverse Time Circuit Breakers
- 28. 242.9. Indicating
- 29. 250.64(G) Enclosures with Ventilation Openings.
- 30. 250.118 Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors.
