Alabama – NEC 2023 Code Changes (15 PDH)

Covers the changes in the 2023 National Electrical Code, beginning with Article 100 definitions and the Article 110 requirements for connections, arc-flash warnings, reconditioned equipment, markings and working space, and moving through the Chapter 2 changes to GFCI protection, branch circuit sizing, island countertops, surge protection, emergency disconnects, overcurrent protection and grounding.

The course then addresses wiring methods and equipment in Chapters 3 and 4, including box fill, medium-voltage cables, insulated bus pipe and flexible bus systems, switches, receptacles, panelboards, luminaires and motors. Later modules cover hazardous locations, cannabis oil equipment and health care facilities, electric vehicle supply equipment and photovoltaic systems, and emergency, standby, interconnected and Class 4 power systems.

Learning objectives

• Identify changes in the 2023 NEC to Article 100 definitions and the general requirements of Article 110.
• Apply the 2023 requirements for GFCI and surge protection, emergency disconnects, branch circuits and grounding.
• Locate the new requirements for insulated bus pipe, flexible bus systems, reconditioned equipment and receptacle replacements.
• Determine the requirements for hazardous locations, electric vehicle supply equipment, photovoltaic systems and emergency power systems.

Disclosure of proprietary interest. No instructor, subject-matter expert or content author involved in developing or delivering this course holds any financial or ownership interest in any product, instrument, device or material referenced in it, and none receives any royalty, profit share or other consideration from the promotion or endorsement of any product. This course does not endorse any commercial product or service.