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After completing this Ohio-approved continuing education course, the participant will be able to apply 50 important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code in common wiring practice.

Learning Objectives:

  • List new locations requiring tamper-resistant receptacles.
  • Outline new requirements for receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs found in Chapter 4 of the 2023 NEC.
  • Describe new requirements for switchboards, switchgear, and panelboards found in Chapter 4 of the 2023 NEC.
  • Identify changes for luminaires, lampholders, and lamps 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.
  • Identify changes to threading in explosion-proof or dust ignition-proof equipment.
  • Describe changes to permission for flexible connections and restricted industrial establishments in Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 locations.
  • Identify new requirements for bonding cable trays, metal strut, angles, and channels found in Chapter 5 of the 2023 NEC.
  • Outline new wiring methods for Class III Division 1 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.
  • Describe new and changed requirements for agricultural buildings in Chapter 5 of the 2023 NEC.
  • Identify changes to requirements for mobile homes, manufactured homes, and mobile home parks.
  • Outline new requirements for RVs and RV parks.
  • Identify updates, additions, and changes to Chapter 6 of the 2023 National Electrical Code.
  • Describe new and changed requirements for branch circuits for car lights, machine rooms, controls rooms, machine spaces, control spaces and truss interiors.
  • Outline new and changed requirements for electric vehicle power transfer systems found in Chapter 6 of the 2023 NEC.
  • Course ID(s): 4921906
  • Approved By: OH Construction Industry Licensing Board

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.