This course is approved for 4-hours of credit for North Dakota electricians.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of the course, licensees will be able to:

  • Describe the overall layout of the National Electrical Code and the addition of new articles.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Identify changed requirements concerning signage and portable generators for optional standby systems found in Chapter 7 of the 2023 NEC.
  • Identify changed requirements for installation of circuits and supply-side overvoltage protection in fire alarm systems.
  • Outline new and changed requirements for conduits Annex C of the 2023 NEC.
  • Describe the current ND laws, rules, and wiring standards relevant to the electrical trade.

Course ID(s): ND #23-232

Approved By: State Electrical Board

  • Top 50 Changes and ND Law
    • Chapter 1 [4 Activities]
      • 01. 100 Definitions. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, Special Purpose
      • 02. 100 Definitions. Ground-Fault Detector-Interrupter, dc (GFDI)
      • 03. 100 Definitions. Panelboard, Enclosed. (Enclosed Panelboard)
      • 04. 110.17 Servicing and Maintenance of Equipment
    • Chapter 2 [19 Activities]
      • 01. 210.8(A)(5) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Dwelling Units. Basements
      • 02. 210.8(A)(6) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Dwelling Units. Kitchens
      • 03. 210.8(A)(7) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Dwelling Units. Areas with Sinks
      • 04. 210.8(B). GFCI Protection for Personnel. Other Than Dwelling Units.
      • 05. 210.8(B) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Other Than Dwelling Units. Exceptions.
      • 06. 210.8(D) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Specific Appliances.
      • 07. 210.8(F) GFCI Protection for Personnel. Outdoor Outlets
      • 08. 210.11(C)(4) Dwelling Units. Garage Branch Circuits.
      • Additional Activities
        • 09. 210.18. Branch-Circuit Ratings. Rating
        • 10. 210.23 Permissible Loads, Multiple-Outlet Branch Circuits.
        • 11. 210.52(A)(2). General Provisions. Wall Space.
        • 12. 210.52(C)(1). Countertops & Work Surfaces. Wall Spaces.
        • 13. 210.52(C)(2). Countertops & Work Surfaces. Island and Peninsular Countertops and Work Surfaces.
        • 14. 210.52(C)(3) Receptacle Outlet Location.
        • 15. 210.70(A)(1) Dwelling Units. Habitable Rooms, Kitchens, Laundry Areas, and Bathrooms. Additional Locations
        • 16. 225.41 Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders, Emergency Disconnects
        • 17. 230.67. Surge Protection.
        • 18. 230.85 Emergency Disconnects
        • 19. 240.6(A) Standard Ampere Ratings for Fuses and Inverse Time Circuit Breakers
    • Chapter 3 [1 Activities]
      • 01. 334.40(B) Boxes and Fittings. Devices of Insulating Material.
    • Chapter 4 [6 Activities]
      • 01. 406.4(G) Protection of Floor Receptacles
      • 02. 406.9(C) Bathtub and Shower Space
      • 03. 406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles
      • 04. 408.4(B) Source of Supply
      • 05. 410 Part XVII. Special Provisions for Germicidal Irradiation Luminaires
      • 06. 440.8 Single Machine and Location
    • Chapter 5 [7 Activities]
      • 01. Article 512 Cannabis Oil Equipment and Cannabis Oil Systems Using Flammable Materials
      • 02. 517.14 Panelboard Bonding
      • 03. 517.22 Demand Factors
      • 04. 517.30 Sources of Power
      • 05. 550.16(C)(1) Exposed Non-Current-Carrying Metal Parts
      • 06. 551.40(D) Loss of Ground Device
      • 07. 555.15 Replacement of Equipment
    • Chapter 6 [6 Activities]
      • 01. 625.40 Electric Vehicle Branch Circuit.
      • 02. 625.42 Rating
      • 03. 630.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel
      • 04. 680.5 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) and Special Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (SPGFCI) Protection
      • 05. 680.32 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) and Special Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (SPGFCI) Protection Overview
      • 06. 695.1. Fire Pumps. Scope.
    • Chapter 7 [6 Activities]
      • 01. 700.11 Wiring, Class-2 Powered Emergency Lighting Systems
      • 02. 702.12(B) Portable Generators 15kW or Less
      • 03. Article 726 Class 4 Fault-Managed Power Systems
      • 04. 750.6 Listing
      • 05. 760.24(A) Mechanical Execution of Work
      • 06. 760.33 Supply-Side Overvoltage Protection
    • Chapter 9 and Annexes [1 Activities]
      • 01. Annex C, Table C.1 Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Tray Fill Tables for Conductors and Fixture Wires of the Same Size.
    • North Dakota Laws and Rules [12 Activities]
      • 01. ND Electrical
      • 02. Qualifications
      • 03. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD
      • 04. General Provisions
      • 05. Licensing Requirements
      • 06. Education
      • 07. Certificates and Inspections
      • 08. General Requirements
      • Additional Activities
        • 09. Wiring and Protection
        • 10. Wiring Methods and Materials
        • 11. Equipment for General Use
        • 12. Appendix
  • Course Completion
    • Mandatory Questionnaire
    • Certificate of Completion
    • Expedited Reporting Available
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Instructor Bio

Jerry Durham

Jerry previously served the state of North Carolina as a Level III electrical inspector and provided state-approved electrical training for electrical inspectors at both Alamance County and Guilford County (NC) Community Colleges. Jerry taught the Kentucky state-approved four-year electrical apprenticeship programs offered by the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Trade School and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Trade School, and served the state of Kentucky as a Master Electrician and Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Officer. Jerry is a Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) and NCCER Core and Electrical Curriculum certified instructor. Jerry currently holds North Carolina and ICC electrical inspector accreditations and is recognized by the state of Washington as an approved electrical administrator.