2017 NEC Changes: Appliances and Equipment

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Chapter 4 of the 2017 National Electrical Code contains requirements for appliances and equipment. Several changes were made in Article 400 for flexible cords and flexible cables, 408 for panelboards, 422 for appliances, 440 for air conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and others. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss some notable changes including new rules for service panelboards, new listing requirements for appliances, new requirements for marking the available fault current, and a new equipment grounding conductor requirement for some air-conditioners.

Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, you'll be able to:

Understand what Article 400 really applies to
Know the new rules for protecting terminals in some panelboards
Understand the marking requirements for panelboards
List the rules for GFCI protection of appliances
Explain the new rule for appliances to be listed
Describe the requirements for cord and plug connected appliances
Know the changes for space heating cables
Understand the rules for determining the available for fault current at motor control centers
Describe the new rule for air conditioners on rooftops
Determine the ampacity for generator conductors
List the rules for generator disconnects
Describe the rules for door hardware and transformer vaults

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Ryan Jackson

Ryan Jackson is a combination inspector in the Salt Lake City, Utah, area. He began his career as a carpenter while in high school, and began doing electrical work at the age of 18. At the age of 23 Ryan landed his first job as an electrical inspector, and subsequently became certified in building, plumbing, and mechanical inspection, as well as building and electrical plan review. Two years after becoming an inspector, he was approached by a friend in the area asking him to fill in at an electrical seminar for him. After his first class he was hooked, and is now a highly sought after seminar instructor. Ryan has taught in several states, and loves helping people increase their understanding of the Code.

He has been involved in writing and editing over 25 books on the National Electrical Code, and has taught the subject in multiple states and for multiple colleges and universities. He is self-employed as an NEC® consultant and inspector.

When Ryan isn’t working, he can often be found in his garage turning wood on his lathe, in his basement exercising, or any quiet place where he can dive into a book. He is also a rabid University of Utah football fan. Ryan married his high school sweetheart, Sharie, and they have two beautiful children together: Kaitlynn and Aaron.

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