Official Course
Outline
Course Prefix/Number/Title: ELE-132
National Electrical Code II
Credit
Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab
Hours: 0 Total Contact Hours:
4
Pre-requisite:
ELE-131 Co-requisite: N/A
Course
Description: Provides comprehensive study of the
purpose and interpretations of the National Electric Code as well as
familiarization and implementation of various charts, code rulings and wiring
methods including state and local regulations.
Course Objectives: This course
will cover the fundamentals of reading and interpreting the NEC and its
applications in problem solving situations.
The student will become familiar with the NEC by applying the rules to
practical installations that the student has been exposed to, described by the instructor, or through the use of graphics or photos of
actual installations and associated equipment.
By completion of this course and it’s follow-on
course, the student should be able to perform adequately enough on the
Electricians Certification Tests to become certified.
Course
Content:
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Load Calculations for –
o
Motors, single and polyphase
o
Refrigeration equipment
o
Transformers, inductors, reactors
o
Welding equipment
·
Service Calculations for Commercial & Industrial Buildings
o
Office buildings
o
Restaurants
o
Schools
o
Hospitals
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Hazardous locations
o
Swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs
Additional
Information:
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FIRM’S FAST FINDER INDEX 2005, written by FERM and distributed by
International Association of Electrical Inspectors is helpful when it becomes
available.