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Montana 16 Hour 2017 NEC CE Package

  • 16 Hour Course
  • 4.6 51 Reviews
  • $175.00

In this 2017 NEC 16 hour Montana electrical continuing education course we will start with an introduction to the 2017 NEC, including explaining the new review process and identifying code-wide changes, as well as a primer on how the NEC is organized.

The next section covers updates to Chapter 1: Definitions and Chapter 11: Requirements for Electrical Installations.

Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection is next with updates to code sections such as certain exceptions under branch circuits, measurements for GFCI protection, branch circuits in electrical service areas, arc energy reduction (fuses) under overcurrent protection, and intersystem bonding terminations, among others.

Under Chapter 3: Wiring Methods and Materials we will look at conductors for general wiring updates, switch and overcurrent device enclosures, and changes to wiring types, for example.

In the chapter 4 we will take a look at key updates to equipment for general use, including electronic lighting control switches, extra-duty outlet box hoods, and generators and storage batteries.

Next up are special occupancies in chapter 5. We’ll cover updates to the sections on hazardous locations, and specifics such as wiring methods for Class I, Division 2, for example, and cable seals for Class I, Division 1. We’ll also look at updates for recreational vehicle parks, marinas and boatyards, and temporary installations.

Chapter 7: Special Conditions includes  updates for emergency systems, legally required standby systems,  and fire alarm systems.

The last section of the course covers communication systems from chapter 8, wherein we update electricians on communications circuits and premises-powered broadband communications systems. Next in this section are the updates to the tables in chapter 9, and the new information provided by the informative annexes.

  • Approved By: Montana State Electrical Board

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.

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