This course covers the National Electrical Code with an emphasis on those sections required for Backup Power Systems. The course illuminates the most often used portions of the Code for an engineer who may not work with the Code daily but is tasked with ensuring requirements are met during a factory installation or remodel.
General requirements are covered along with explanations for the values and restrictions. Wiring methods are elucidated and methodologies provided. Differing backup power configurations (emergency, standby—legally required, optional, and critical) are shown and requirements specific to safety and fire hazards of backup power systems are explained.
The material provided should enable the interested engineer an understanding of the more important, and the most often used, portions of the Code in addition to the confidence to engage in discussions with inspectors on application of the Code.
NoteAccess to the Code, Code Handbook, or Internet References to the Code will be helpful and allow for greater study.
Course Objective
This course is meant to provide an overview of the NEC with an emphasis on methodologies useful for finding the applicable requirements while knowing when coverage is adequate enough to stop researching and commence designing, installing, or upgrading. Although many can benefit, three specific groups are targeted with the following goals.
• Provide a practicing Professional Engineer (PE) with a refresher of the purpose, scope, and application of the NEC.
• Provide a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review and analyze designs for compliance with code requirements.
• Provide a licensed Electrician with a review of the latest updates and impacts to installation procedures.
