HVACR 260 - Introduction to The National Electrical Code

Credits: 2
LAB hours per week: 3
Course introduces student to the National Electrical Code (NEC), and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and Revised Code of Washington (RCW) as it relates to the electrical industry to familiarize students with legal code and electrical safety. May be taken as a preparation of industry technicians preparing to take the certification exam.
Course Outcomes:

Access online information regarding electrical news, application, permits, test information and pending changes.
Check contractor, journeyman and trainee status online.
Recognize and match code definitions.
Locate codes to answer accurately questions relative to pertinent area(s) of work.
Validate correct Washington State RCW and WAC requirements pertinent to area(s) of work.
Perform basic electrical calculations.

Course Topics:

Resources: Meet the Electrical Field Supervisor, NEC, WAC-RCW, WA-LNl Online, Firm’s vs Uglies, LaserGrade, and General Information and Definitions
Wiring and Protection
Wiring Methods and Materials
Equipment for General Use
Special Occupancies
Special Equipment
Special Conditions
Communications Systems and Tables
WAC and RCW
General Basic Electrical Trade