Delaware – NEC 2023 Code Changes Update (Part 2)

Status: ✅ Board Approved by the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners

Course Overview Take your code knowledge to the next level with Part 2 of our Delaware Board-Approved CE series. While Part 1 covers general wiring, this course focuses on Special Occupancies and Specialized Equipment—the complex installations that often trip up electricians during inspections.

From hazardous locations and healthcare facilities to the rapidly growing field of EV chargers and emergency systems, this course covers the essential NEC Articles 400–800 requirements you need to know.

What You Will Learn This course is divided into 5 comprehensive sections covering the following:

1. Advanced Equipment & Appliances (Article 400 Series)

• Luminaires & Heating: New rules for Germicidal Irradiation Systems (410.197), LED drivers, and radiant heating panels.

• Motors & Generators: Reconditioned motors, conductor ampacity, and emergency shutdown protocols for prime movers (445.19).

• Device Updates: Specific rules for receptacle replacements, faceplates with night lights/USB, and bathtub/shower space restrictions.

2. Special Occupancies (Article 500 Series)

• Hazardous Locations: Grounding and bonding in Class I & II locations, and wiring above hazardous areas (commercial garages/hangars).

• Healthcare Facilities: Critical updates for patient care spaces (517.13), panelboard bonding, and power sources for Essential Electrical Systems (EES).

• Assembly Spaces: Wiring methods and supply requirements for places of assembly (518).

3. Special Equipment & EVs (Article 600 Series)

• Electric Vehicles: Deep dive into EV Branch Circuits (625.40), rating requirements, “Island Mode” (bi-directional charging), and listing requirements.

• Signage & Elevators: Retrofit kits for signs (600.35) and GFCI protection for personnel in elevator pits (620.6).

• Welders: Installation standards for electric welders.

4. Emergency & Standby Systems (Article 700 Series)

• Emergency Power: Wiring for Class-2 powered emergency lighting and selective coordination (700.32).

• Generators: Requirements for outdoor generator sets (702.12) and transfer equipment.

• Interconnected Sources: Identification of power sources and overcurrent protection for grid-connected systems (705).

5. Communications Systems (Article 800 Series)

• Low Voltage: Installation standards for wires, cables, and signaling raceways.

• Workmanship: Mechanical execution of work and plenum cable tie requirements.

Why Choose ExpertCE?

• 100% Board Approved: Guaranteed acceptance for your Delaware license renewal.

• Practical Focus: We focus on the installations you actually see in the field, like EV chargers and generators.

• Instant Certificate: Download your PDF certificate immediately upon completion.

• No Time Limits: Your progress is saved automatically—learn at your own pace.