414 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
This four-day program is a comprehensive review of Chapters 34-43 of the 2018/2021 International Residential Code. It includes examples, exercises and case studies designed to illustrate daily practices performed by a Residential Electrical Inspector or Plans Examiner. The material includes a review pf what the UCC Review & Advisory Council amends.
Basic electricity concepts are introduced along with common electrical terms and materials plus an overview of basic wiring and protection is presented. The relationship between the electrical provisions of the IRC and the NEC is discussed. Building permit issuance is discussed with an emphasis placed on the most important issues to be addressed and resolved during the review process.
The importance of the electrical inspection will be presented. A checklist of critical issues associated with electrical installations will also be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on addressing electrical system installation issues that should be resolved at the permit application stage of the project.
Topics include:
- General electrical requirements
- Residential services
- Branch circuits and feeders
- Wiring methods
- Bonding and Grounding
- Power and lighting distribution
- Devices and luminaries
- Appliance installation
- Swimming pools, spas and hot tubs
- Power-limited circuits
Instructors
- Glen Reinheimer and Don Forry
Course Materials
The 2018 or 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) and a standard calculator are required.
Recommend: 2017 or 2020 NEC One & Two Family Dwelling Electrical System - can be found on the IAEI.org website)
Course Schedule
The course is 8:00 am-3:00 pm with a lunch break.
Registration Fee
$600
Credit Hours
24 continuing education credit hours awarded.
Please note: Registrants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations.
Registrants are expected to attend the full duration of the class.
Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an email to cancellations@paconstructioncodesacademy.org . Refunds will be determined by the date of the fax or email. A cancellation received less than 10 business days of the session you are registered for, is subject to a $50 administrative fee and any PayPal transactional fees. Those who cancel within 3 business days of the session date or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee and if unpaid, will be invoiced. Credit toward future PCCA courses may be accepted upon approval from the PCCA administrator; substitutions may be accepted.