Spring 2011
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Welcome!

Spring is finally here, and we are pleased to announce that we have 2011 NEC Changes courses available in: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.

We're also planning to have two new courses available online in early summer: Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems and Delivering Electrical Projects on Schedule.

All the commentary, questions, and activities in this newsletter are based on the 2011 National Electrical Code.

Please send us an email at: newsletter@jadelearning.com if you would like to share an experience, idea, or installation tip with other electrical professionals.

David Burtt, JADE Learning

 


Red Tag / Green Tag

Red Tag

Installer
I added a receptacle outlet to a bedroom circuit in a house that was 20 years old. The receptacle is not AFCI protected. The installation was red tagged.

Why?


Top 3 Changes to the 2011 NEC

1. 210.20(I). Foyers.

Foyers that are not part of a hallway in accordance with 250.52(H) and that have an area that is greater than 60 sq. ft. shall have a receptacle(s) located in each wall space 3 ft. or more in width and unbroken by doorways, floor-to-ceiling windows and similar openings.


Question: Where are the receptacle outlets required in the foyer in these drawings? Click on the image below to find out.


Question of the Season

Which of the following locations for a GFCI receptacle is a violation of the NEC?

a. On a kitchen countertop.

b. Outdoors, mounted 30 inches above grade.

c. Installed on a garage ceiling and used for the garage door opener in a dwelling unit.

d. Next to a bathroom sink.

Know the answer? Email us at: newsletter@jadelearning.com. The first two people to respond with the correct answer and their name and mailing address will receive a prize from JADE Learning.


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North Carolina Licensees

2011 NEC Changes Homestudies are now available - please call us at 1-800-443-5233 to request your copy.


North Carolina plans to adopt the 2011 National Electrical Code on September 1, 2011.


We are teaching 2-3 classes a month on the Most Important 2011 NEC Changes Parts 1 and 2.

Sign up for a class at: www.jade1.com/signup.

If you've been to one of our classes and liked what you learned, please go to the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors web site and nominate Don Hursey as Instructor of the Year.

 

 


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