This course is approved for 2-hours of credit for Wisconsin Electricians.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course the licensee will have a better understanding of the requirements in the 2017 NEC for overcurrent protection and will be able to apply that knowledge to common electrical installations.

Course ID(s): 961903

Approved By: Department of Safety & Professional Services - Electrician

  • Overcurrent Protection (2017 NEC)
    • Overcurrent Protection (2017 NEC) [50 Activities]
      • 01. 240.1 Overcurrent Protection. Scope. Informational Note.
      • 02. 110.9 Interrupting Rating.
      • 03. 110.10 Circuit Impedance and Other Characteristics.
      • 04. 110.14(C) Temperature Limitations of Terminals.
      • 05. Article 100 Definitions: Coordination (Selective).
      • 06. 240.2 Definitions: Current-Limiting Overcurrent Protective Device.
      • 07. 240.2 & 240.21 Definitions: Tap Conductors.
      • 08. 240.3 Other Articles: Protecting Equipment.
      • Additional Activities
        • 09. 240.4 Protection of Conductors.
        • 10. 240.4(B) Devices Rated 800 Amperes or Less.
        • 11. 240.4(D) Small Conductors.
        • 12. 240.5 Protection of Flexible Cords, Flexible Cables, and Fixture Wires.
        • 13. 240.6 Standard Ampere Ratings.
        • 14. 240.10 Supplementary Overcurrent Protection.
        • 15. 240.13 Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment.
        • 16. 240.15 (A)&(B) Ungrounded Conductors.
        • 17. 240.21(B)(1) Feeder Taps. Taps Not Over 10 ft. Long.
        • 18. 240.21(B)(2) Feeder Taps. Taps Not over 25 ft. Long.
        • 19. 240.21(B)(4)&(5) Feeder Taps. Taps Over 25 ft. Long & Outside Taps.
        • 20. 240.21(C)(1)(2)&(3) Transformer Secondary Conductors.
        • 21. 240.21(C)(4)&(6) Outside Transformer Secondary Conductors and Transformer Secondary Conductors Not Over 25 ft. Long.
        • 22. 240.22 Grounded Conductor.
        • 23. 240.24 Location of Overcurrent Devices on the Premises.
        • 24. 240.30 Protection from Physical Damage. 240.33 Mounted in Vertical Position.
        • 25. 240.50 & 240.54 Plug Fuses, Fuseholders, and Adapters.
        • 26. Part VI. 240.60(A-C) Cartridge Fuses and Fuseholders.
        • 27. 240.80 -- 240.83 Circuit Breakers.
        • 28. 240.85 Applications of Circuit Breakers.
        • 29. 240.86 Series Rating.
        • 30. 240.90 & 240.2 Supervised Industrial Locations.
        • 31. 240.92 Overcurrent Protection in Industrial Locations.
        • 32. 240.100 & 240.101 Overcurrent Protection over 1000 Volts, Nominal.
        • 33. 408.30 & 408.36 Overcurrent Protection for Panelboards.
        • 34. 408.36(A)(B)(C)(D) Overcurrent Protection for Panelboards.
        • 35. 422.11 Overcurrent Protection for Appliances.
        • 36. 424.3(B) and 424.22(B) Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment Overcurrent Protection.
        • 37. 430.52 Motor Branch-Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-fault Protection.
        • 38. 430.52(C)(1) Ex. 2 When the Motor Will Not Start.
        • 39. 430.62 Motor Feeder Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protection.
        • 40. 430.72 Overcurrent Protection of Motor Control Circuits.
        • 41. 440.22 Motor Compressor Branch-Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protection.
        • 42. 450.3(A) Overcurrent Protection for Transformers Over 1000 Volts.
        • 43. Table 450.3(B) Overcurrent Protection for Transformers 1000 Volts or less.
        • 44. 695.4 Continuity of Power for Fire Pumps.
        • 45. 230.90 Overcurrent Protection of Ungrounded Service Conductors.
        • 46. 230.94 Relative Location of the Service Overcurrent Device and Other Service Equipment.
        • 47. 210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel.
        • 48. 210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection.
        • 49. 210.20 Protecting Branch Circuit Continuous Loads.
        • 50. 210.21 Overcurrent Protection for Outlet Devices.
  • 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.

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