TX - Electrical Program: 2024 NFPA 70E, Admin Rules, and NEC Wiring Methods (PGM)

Part one of this four-part course covers the Administrative Rules of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Title 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73, and the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1305. This content is a required component of the continuing education needed to renew your electrician license.​ 

Part two of this course covers several of the most significant changes in the 2024 edition of NFPA 70E ®, with a focus on the most commonly used sections of the standard.

Part three covers the changes to wiring methods in the 2023 National Electrical Code®. Articles covered in this course include Articles 320, 334, 336, 342, 352, 356, 358, 369, and 371. Article 320 covers armored cable (Type AC). Article 334 covers non-metallic-sheathed cables (Types NM and NMC). Article 336 covers power and control tray cable (Type TC). Article 342 covers intermediate metal conduit (IMC). Article 352 covers rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC). Article 356 covers liquid-tight flexible nonmetallic conduit (LFNC). And Article 358 covers electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Notable changes include the addition of Article 369, which covers insulated bus pipe (IBP)/tubular covered conductors (TCC), and Article 371, which covers flexible bus systems. By the end of the course, learners will understand the critical regulations, best practices, and safety considerations for wiring methods outlined in 2023 NEC®.     

The final portion covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 690, 705, 706, 722, 724, 726, 750, 760, and 810. We will discuss solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage systems, Class 4 fault-managed power systems, energy management systems, and more, so get charged up on updates to the NEC® here.

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

Part 1

·       Recall key definitions used frequently in the trade  

·       List the required on-the-job training for a license issued by the department  

·       Describe the application process for an applicant and the required exam 

·       Recall the frequency and fees in which licensees must renew their license with the Texas Department of Regulations (TDLR) 

·       List the Electrical Contractors’ responsibilities 

·       List the responsibilities of all persons performing electrical work 

·       Recall the Standards of Conduct within any geographic location in the state when performing or offering to perform electrical work 

Part 2

• Discuss the global changes that occurred in the 2024 edition. 

• Define what an electrically safe work condition is and when it is required. 

• Understand the process of establishing and verifying an electrically safe work condition. 

• Explain why the boundaries of the electric shock approach were changed and how to address high-altitude installations. 

• Describe the requirements for arc flash signage. 

• Verify the PPE requirements for hand protection. 

Part 3

·       Explain the requirements for cables in attics as described in 320.23

·       List the permitted uses of NM cable in 334.10

·       Discuss the revisions in 334.24 for cable bending radius

·       Describe why the allowances of 334.40 were expanded

·       Recognize when 336.10 allows tray cable for services

·       List the increased permitted sizes in 342.20 and 358.20 for IMC and EMT

·       Explain the clarifications for Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC in 352.10

·       Recall when 352.44 requires expansion fittings

·       List the permitted uses in 356.10 for liquid type flexible nonmetallic conduit

·       Discuss the new allowances for EMT in 358.10

·       Recall what the new Article 369 covers

·       Explain what the new Article 371 applies to

 

Part 4

·       Discuss the recognition of floating PV arrays in 690.4

·       List the exceptions for rapid shutdown of PV arrays in 690.12

·       Discuss the evolution of line-side connections of interconnected sources in 705.11

·       Explain the new disconnect requirements for some energy storage systems in 706.15

·       State why Article 722 was created

·       Discuss the new Article 724

·       Explain what a Class 4 system is in the new Article 726

·       Recall the listing requirements for energy management systems in 750.6

·       List the new requirements for load management in 750.30

·       Discuss the new surge protection requirement for fire alarm systems in 760.33 and

·       Explain why the title of Article 810 was changed