| Course Outline & Objectives: | Course Objectives:
By the end of the course you're going to be able to:
Explain the new rules for GFCI's and AFCI's
Describe the changes to required branch circuits and receptacles in dwelling units and commercial buildings for that matter
Describe the lighting outlet requirements that are found in 210.70
You'll be able to discuss the new receptacle requirements for meeting rooms in 210.71
Explain the exception for feeder sizing between separate connectors. Pay attention to that one, I hope you can take advantage of it
Describe the listing and labeling requirements for service equipment
Introduction
Course Overview
Article 210 Branch Circuits
210.5 Identification of Branch Circuit Conductors (5 minutes)
Method of identifying the ungrounded conductors
The exception in existing installations
210.8 GFCI Protection for Personnel (20 minutes)
Test and reset button has to be readily accessible
210.8(A) Dwelling Units
In dwelling units, GFCI protection is required for all 125 volts, 15 amps or 20 amps receptacles within six feet of the top inside edge of the sink
210.8(B) GFCI Protection for Other than Dwelling Units
210.8(E), Crawl Space Lighting Outlets
requires GFCI protection for lighting outlets
210.11(C) Required Branch Circuits (Dwelling Units) (C02P10) (5 minutes)
rating of the garage circuit is now addressed
Two or more 20 amp small appliance branch circuits are required for all receptacle outlets
Minimum of one 120 volt, 20 amp branch circuit is required for receptacle outlets in attached garages as well as detached garages
210.12 AFCI Protection (5 minutes)
All 120 volt single phase 15 and 20 amp circuits that supply outlets or devices in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sun rooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas
Combination type AFCI circuit breaker can be used to provide the protection required by 210.12
210.17/625.40 (formerly) Electric Vehicle Charging Circuits (5 minutes)
625.40, Electric Vehicle Branch Circuits; this used to be in 210.17, and they moved it over to Article 625
210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets (5 minutes)
210.52 requires receptacle outlets in dwellings, but these are in addition to any receptacles that are one
210.52(A) General Provisions (10 minutes)
Wall space also includes, this is 210.52(A)(2)(2), includes the space occupied by fixed panels in walls other than sliding panels
210.52(A)(2)(3) a wall space also includes the space created by fixed room dividers, such as free-standing bars or open railings
210.52(A)(3), Floor Receptacles
210.52(A)(4) Countertops and Similar Work Surfaces
210.52(B)(1), Small Appliance Circuit Receptacles (5 minutes)
210.52(B)(1), Small Appliance Circuit Receptacles
kitchens, pantries, dining rooms, breakfast rooms, and similar areas, the 220 amp circuits that are required by 210.11(C)(1)
210.52(C) Countertops and Work Surfaces (15 minutes)
Receptacle outlets for countertops and for work surfaces are required in accordance with 210.52(C)(1) through (C)(5)
210.52(C)(2), is the rule for island countertops
Peninsula receptacle
210.52(C)(4), Separate Spaces
where does the peninsula start?
210.52(D) Bathroom Receptacles (5 minutes)
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