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Michigan 2014 NEC Code Update Course

  • 15 Hour Course
  • 4.3 12 Reviews
  • $125.00

Our 15 hour course starts with an introduction and articles 90, an introduction to the code, 100 new definitions, & 110 which are updates to requirements for electrical installations, and continues with the new articles, and code wide revisions.

Next up are the changes to Articles 200-285, including, for example, updates to using and identifying grounded conductors, branch circuits, overcurrent protections, and grounding and bonding.

In the next section we will cover Articles 300-399, which cover the general requirements for wiring methods and materials, conductors for general wiring, flat conductor cable type FCC & metal-clad cable type MC, and devices of insulating material.

In part 4 we will addresses changes to Articles 400-490, starting with flexible cords and cables, switches, receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs, switchboards, switchgear, and panelboards, and fixed electric space-heating equipment & motors, motor circuits, and controllers, among others.

For updates in Articles 500-590, we will look at changes to multiwire branch circuits, intrinsically safe systems, motor fuel dispensing facilities, & spray application, dipping, coating, and printing, health care facilities, and theaters, audience areas of motion picture and television studios, performance areas, and similar locations, and more.

In part 6 of this course we will addresses Articles 600-695, starting with the topics of electric signs and outline lighting, electric welders & IT equipment, and swimming pools and fountains, among other updated topics.

Under the changes to Articles 700-770, we will look at changes to the emergency systems, classes 1-3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits, and fire alarm systems & optical fiber cables and raceways, for example.

Next we will look at changes to Articles 800-830 with updates to communication circuits, and radio and television equipment & community antenna television and radio distribution systems & network-powered broadband communications systems.

Lastly we will look at Michigan part 8 amendments to the NEC, which includes state specific inclusions in the electrical code, like how the code is arranged, enforcement, plans and specifications, approvals, and various rescinded sections.

  • Approved By: Michigan LARA Electrical Division

Instructor Bio

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Charles "Chuck" Price is At Your Pace Online's Subject Matter Expert for the Electrical Trade. He started out in grocery management at the age of 18 and after 5 years decided to venture into the electrical trade in 1996. He served his apprenticeship and quickly became a foreman running work. He gained experience in many facets of the trade such as working on traffic signals, hospitals and healthcare buildings, waste water treatment plants, and many commercial applications including telecommunications data centers. He currently is working for the area's largest healthcare system.
One of his passions is working with kids - and that starts with his own two boys! He has coached youth football and basketball at several levels and is part of a men's organization that raises money for the youth as well. He is a leader in the local 4-H group, helping kids learn about animal science. All in all, Chuck focuses on being the best father he can be, while maintaining a firm grasp on the ever-changing electrical industry.

Course Reviews

4.3
12 Reviews