2021 IRC Electrical Essentials

4 credit hr, Credit for A, B, C, DE contractors, Code Credit for all other trades

Class covers essential code provisions contained in chapters 34 through 43 of the 2018 International

Residential Code that home builders, remodelers and others should be aware of before beginning the

planning or construction of a project on a residence regulated by the International Residential Code.

Class Outline:

        Structure protection

• • • Drilling and notching of structural members

    • Penetrations of fire-resistive assemblies

    • Penetrations of fire-stops and draft-stops

Electrical Service

• Service disconnect required

• Location

• Occupant access

• Working Spaces

• Illumination

• Service drop clearances

• Underground burial depth

• Grounding electrodes required

Boxes and Conduit

•  Boxes required

• Cable protection

Receptacles

• Definitions

• Receptacles required

• Spacing living area

• Spacing kitchens

• Outdoor

• Garages and accessory buildings

• HVAC

Personnel Protection

• GFCI

• AFCI