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National Electrical Code 2017 Tempe, AZ - Friday, June 16, 2017 You’ll be able to: Get an overview of major changes to the National Electrical Code, including article 706 on energy storage systems and article 712 on direct-current microgrids. Understand wiring and protection calculations, including branch circuit, feeder and service calculations. Identify provisions on wiring methods and materials and understand conductor ampacity correction and adjustments. Review special equipment requirements, including hybrid vehicle plug- in requirements. Handle special conditions, including emergency systems and fire alarm circuits. National Electrical Code 2017 Overview of Major Changes in 2017 National Electrical Code Article 425: Fixed Industrial Process Heating Article 691: Large-Scale PV Electric Power Production Article 706: Energy Storage Systems Article 710: Stand-Alone Systems Article 712: Direct-Current Microgrids Chapter 1: National Electrical Code Requirements for electrical installations, including clearances and free space requirements about equipment New reconditioned equipment, identification and traceability New limited access working space requirement New short-circuit current documentation Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection Grounded conductors Voltage drop calculations Branch circuit, feeder and services calculations GFCI receptacle outlet requirements Service requirements Transformer protection New: GFCI protection for non-dwelling units Grounding and Bonding Grounding of service entrances Grounding of separately-derived systems Grounding electrodes Sizing of grounding electrode and grounding conductor Bonding of services Chapter 3: Wiring Methods and Materials Wiring methods—underground installation requirements Conductors for general wiring Conductor ampacity correction and adjustments Number of conductors in a raceway Pull and junction box fill calculation New: Single-phase dwelling services and feeders Chapter 4: Equipment for General Use Flexible cords and cables Receptacle requirements Switchboards and panel boards Short circuit rating Luminaires, appliances, transformers and motors Chapter 5: Special Occupancies Hazardous locations Commercial garages Health care facility requirements Recreational vehicle parks Chapter 6: Special Equipment Signs, outline lighting, elevators Hybrid vehicle plug in requirements Data center requirements Pools and spas Solar photovoltaic systems Small wind turbine systems Chapter 7: Special Conditions Emergency systems Class 1, 2, and 3 power-limited circuits Fire alarm circuits Chapter 8: Communications Circuits Premises-powered broadband communication systems Network-powered broadband communication systems Chapter 9: Tables Conductor fill and raceway calculation example Continuing Education Credits Architects 7.0 HSW Contact Hours 7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units Professional Engineers 7.0 PDHs International Code Council .7 CEUs - Electrical Contractors Non-Credit Cont. Ed. Get an overview of major NEC changes, including article 710 on stand-alone systems Explore wiring methods and underground installation requirements Examine requirements for GFCI receptacle outlets Analyze requirements for the grounding of separately-derived systems Learn what you need to know about special occupancies, special equipment and special conditions Tempe, AZ Friday, June 16, 2017

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You’ll be able to:Get an overview of major changes to the National Electrical Code, including article 706 on energy storage systems and article 712 on direct-current microgrids.

Understand wiring and protection calculations, including branch circuit, feeder and service calculations.

Identify provisions on wiring methods and materials and understand conductor ampacity correction and adjustments.

Review special equipment requirements, including hybrid vehicle plug-in requirements.

Handle special conditions, including emergency systems and fire alarm circuits.

National Electrical Code 2017

Overview of Major Changes in 2017 National Electrical Code Article 425: Fixed Industrial Process Heating Article 691: Large-Scale PV Electric Power Production Article 706: Energy Storage Systems Article 710: Stand-Alone Systems Article 712: Direct-Current Microgrids Chapter 1: National Electrical Code Requirements for electrical installations, including clearances and free space requirements about equipment New reconditioned equipment, identification and traceability New limited access working space requirement New short-circuit current documentation Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection Grounded conductors Voltage drop calculations Branch circuit, feeder and services calculations GFCI receptacle outlet requirements Service requirements Transformer protection New: GFCI protection for non-dwelling units Grounding and Bonding Grounding of service entrances Grounding of separately-derived systems Grounding electrodes Sizing of grounding electrode and grounding conductor Bonding of services Chapter 3: Wiring Methods and Materials Wiring methods—underground installation requirements Conductors for general wiring Conductor ampacity correction and adjustments Number of conductors in a raceway Pull and junction box fill calculation New: Single-phase dwelling services and feeders Chapter 4: Equipment for General Use Flexible cords and cables Receptacle requirements Switchboards and panel boards Short circuit rating Luminaires, appliances, transformers and motors Chapter 5: Special Occupancies Hazardous locations Commercial garages Health care facility requirements Recreational vehicle parks Chapter 6: Special Equipment Signs, outline lighting, elevators Hybrid vehicle plug in requirements Data center requirements Pools and spas Solar photovoltaic systems Small wind turbine systemsChapter 7: Special Conditions Emergency systems Class 1, 2, and 3 power-limited circuits Fire alarm circuits Chapter 8: Communications Circuits Premises-powered broadband communication systems Network-powered broadband communication systems Chapter 9: Tables Conductor fill and raceway calculation example

Continuing Education Credits

Architects 7.0 HSW Contact Hours 7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units

Professional Engineers 7.0 PDHs

International Code Council .7 CEUs - Electrical

Contractors Non-Credit Cont. Ed.

Get an overview of major NEC changes, including article 710 on stand-alone systems

Explore wiring methods and underground installation requirements

Examine requirements for GFCI receptacle outlets

Analyze requirements for the grounding of separately-derived systems

Learn what you need to know about special occupancies, special equipment and special conditions

Tempe, AZ Friday, June 16, 2017

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Continuing Education Credit InformationThis seminar is open to the public and offers a professional enrichment opportunity to Arizona architects, engineers, and electricians. It will qualify for 7.0 HSW continuing education/contact hours for architects and 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers in most states with continuing education requirements. Continuing education is not mandatory in Arizona.

This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Partial attendance cannot be reported to the AIA.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for architects in Florida and is deemed an approved sponsor in New York. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota.

The International Code Council has approved this course for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Electrical.

This program offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any contractor licensing board for mandatory continuing education credit.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

CD/Manual Package: An audio recording of this seminar is available for $289 (including shipping). Allow five weeks from the seminar date for delivery. Please refer to specific state licensing rules or certification requirements to determine if this learning method is eligible for continuing education credit.

Webinar Series RegistrationNational Electrical Code 2017Tempe, AZ - Friday, June 16, 2017

Tuition ( ) I will be attending the live seminar. Single Registrant - $279.00. Three or more registrants from the same company registering at the same time - $259.00 each.

( ) I am not attending. Please send me the CD manual package for $289.00. (S&H included. Please allow five weeks from seminar date for delivery.)

Checks: Make payable to HalfMoon Education Inc.

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Email address is required for credit card receipt, program changes, and notification of upcoming seminars and products. Your email will not be sold or transferred.

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Online: www.halfmoonseminars.org

Phone:715-835-5900

Mail:HalfMoon Education Inc.PO Box 278, Altoona, WI54720-0278

Fax:715-835-6066

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How to Register

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FacultyJim Egan Service Manager, Sun Valley Solar Solutions

Mr. Egan is a dual-licensed electrical contractor in Arizona performing service, design and installation of conventional electrical, solar photovoltaic, wind, battery and hybrid renewable energy power systems. He is a nationally-certified electrical inspector with the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Mr. Egan is an electrical section voting member of the NFPA for the National Electrical Code and has served as a technical consultant in past code-making cycles. He has created, designed and presented college-accredited training courses in electrical code, theory and installation applications at Gateway Community College for the Electric League of Arizona, as well as codes and standards workshops and seminars for large industry groups, corporations, and individuals. Mr. Egan has also provided hands-on workshops and product demonstrations for customers, installers, and building officials.

Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University 510 South Forest AvenueTempe, AZ 85281(480) 967-2300 Tuition$279 for individual registration$259 for three or more simultaneous registrations. Each registration includes one copy of the seminar manual. Registration does not include a copy of the National Electrical Code.Receive a reduced tuition rate of $101 by registering to be our on-site coordinator for the day. For availability and a job description, go online to www.halfmoonseminars.org.Four Easy Ways to Register Today! Register online at www.halfmoonseminars.org, mail in the registration form to HalfMoon Education Inc., PO Box 278, Altoona, WI 54720-0278, fax the form to (715) 835-6066, or call a customer service representative at (715) 835-5900.

Cancellations: Cancel at least 48 hours before the start of the seminar, and receive a full tuition refund, minus a $39 service charge for each registrant. Cancellations within 48 hours will receive a credit toward another seminar or the CD/manual package. You may also send another person to take your place.

About the Seminar

Webinar Series

Registration 8:00 - 8:30 am

Morning Session 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Lunch (On your own) 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Afternoon Session 1:30 - 5:00 pm

Key Code

Handling Ethical Issues in Professional Engineering Practice

Fri., June 9, 10:00 - 11:00 AM CDT

Pavement Design• Principles of Pavement Design Thurs., June 15, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT • Flexible Pavement Design Thurs., June 15, 12:30 - 2:30 PM CDT • Rigid Pavement Design Fri., June 16, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT • Maintenance, Rehabilitation and Sustainability of Pavements Fri., June 16, 1:30 - 3:30 PM CDT

SketchUp: In-Depth Modeling Techniques for Building Professionals

• SketchUp Good Modeling Practices and Techniques Mon., June 19, 3:00 - 4:30 PM CDT • Resolving Complex Roofs in SketchUp Tues., June 20, 3:00 - 4:30 PM CDT • Creating Animations and Movies in SketchUp Wed., June 21, 3:00 - 4:30 PM CDT• Continuous Backgrounds for the SketchUp Model or Animation Thurs., June 22, 3:00 - 4:30 PM CDT• Introducing Google Earth Geolocation into the Model Fri., June 23, 3:00 - 4:30 PM CDT

Solar Photovoltaic Project Design and Development

• Solar Photovoltaic Project Design and Development, Part I Wed., June 7, 11:00 AM - 3:15 PM CDT • Solar Photovoltaic Project Design and Development, Part II Thurs., June 8, 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM CDT

Community Solar, Residential Solar, and Solar Batteries

• Community Solar Wed., June 14, 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM CDT • Introduction to Residential Solar Wed., June 21, 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM CDT • Solar Battery Management Systems Wed., June 28, 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM CDT

For more information visit: www.halfmoonseminars.org/webinars/