89th Ohio Chapter IAEI Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show Education Program
Navigating The National Electrical Code
Monday May 2nd, 2016
Instructor: Gaylord Poe, Electrical Inspector, IBI, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Time: 1 Hour
Navigating the National Electrical Code will provide the attendee helpful instruction on how to
efficiently search, find, relate, and analyze this standard. The National Electrical Code is one of the
oldest standards and evolves every three-year to keep with the ongoing technology changes. This
class will analyze and focus on how Articles 90, 100 and 110 set the stage for proper use of the entire
book. Questions about apparent contradictions and applicability will be discussed and explained.
Application of the 2014 NEC requires comprehensively understanding of the provisions that are
necessary for safety.
Article 90 gives you the introduction to the standard on what its purpose and scope are; also
explains enforcement, interpretations, and safety. Article 100 will cover all definitions and they relate
to one another. Definitions will play a major role on what is enforceable and covered under the
standard. Article 110 covers the requirements for a safe installation; from approval of equipment,
wiring methods which might differ from other articles, identification of electrical equipment,
clearances about equipment, to installations in confined and restricted spaces of low and high
voltages. The presenter will also cover the rest of the articles where there might some conflicts and
how to spot them. Presenter will also cover how to look beyond certain articles and help identify the
relation of certain articles with the rest of the standard and where to stop and where to tie in with
separate articles, as well as other standard covered under 2011 Ohio Building Code and 2014
Residential Code of Ohio.
Gaylord K. Poe
Gaylord Poe started his longstanding career in the electrical industry in 1969. He earned his Electrical
Safety Inspector Certificate (#592) in 1978. He continued to work as an electrician until 1983 when
he joined the IBI team as a commercial/industrial field inspector. He was promoted to Commercial
Coordinator in 1986, to Assistant Chief Electrical Inspector in 1994, and to Chief Electrical Inspector
and President in 2000. He earned his Ohio Electrical Plan Examiner and IAEI Electrical Inspector-Plan
Review certificates in 2005. He is the only Ohio ESI certified by the IAEI as a Master Electrical
Inspector (2009).Gaylord is a member of the UL Electrical Council, the NFPA, the Cincinnati Business
Development and Permit Center Advisory Committee, the Board of Trustees for the GCEA, the
Electrical Trades Advisory Committee for Scarlet Oaks JVS, and is actively involved in course
development and training classes for the continuing education programs of the IAEI, IEC, GCEA,
and NECA.
89th Ohio Chapter IAEI Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show Education Program
Short Circuit Current Ratings
Monday May 2nd, 2016
Instructor: Thomas Domitrovich, P.E., Eaton Corporation
Time: 1 Hour
Short circuit current rating (SCCR) requirements can be a serious liability for your company, your
customer, and your supplier relations. Just knowing that the Code requires proper SCCR will not be
enough to prevent liability. In order to evaluate your risks, you must review the NEC rules on labeling
and understand the basic premise behind them. The 2014 NEC introduced new SCCR labeling
requirements that apply to industrial control panels and machinery, HVAC panels, and almost every
control panel with power flowing through it at 600V or less. Code sections 409.110(3), 440.4(B), and
670.3(A)(4) reference the labeling requirements in which “SCCR” replaced a similar older term,
“withstand rating.”
Attendees will see how all these code requirements play a part on determining the short circuit
current rating of a circuit and how not to confuse it with overcurrent.
Thomas Domitrovich, P.E., is a National Application Engineer with IEC Platinum Industry Partner Eaton
Corporation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has more than 20 years of experience as an Electrical
Engineer and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Domitrovich is active in various trade organizations
on various levels with IEC, Ohio Chapter International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA),
and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Thomas is involved with and chairs various
committees for NEMA and IEEE and is an alternate member on NFPA 73. He is very active in the
state-by-state adoption process of NFPA 70, working closely with review committees and other key
organizations in this effort.
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Grounding and Bonding for the 2014 NEC
Tuesday May 3rd, 2016
Instructor: Joseph Cenzori, Building and Electrical Inspector, City of Parma, Ohio.
Time: 3 Hours
This class will cover a different look at the Rules of Grounding and Bonding of certain electrical
equipment such as; Distribution Centers, Generators, Transformers, Services and Sub-Services;
covered in the 2014 NEC. To include:
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Definitions (NEC 2014 Art. 100 and Art. 250.2)
Differences between Grounding and Bonding (NEC 2014 Art. 250.50 and 250.80)
Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Services (NEC 2014 Art. 250.20)
Types of Grounding Electrodes (NEC 2014 Art. 250.52)
Sizing of Grounding Electrode Conductors in relation to the Service (NEC 2014 Tables 250.66
and 250.122)
Grounding and Bonding of Separately Derived Systems (Transformers)(NEC 2014 Art. 250.30)
Grounding and Bonding Generators (NEC 2014 Art. 445 / 250.35 / 250.34 / 250.30)
Grounding and Bonding Electrical Service Equipment (NEC 2014 Art. 230 / 250.20 Part II
This class will be presented to give detailed instruction on the specific requirements for grounding
practices, grounding and bonding of services (one of the most misunderstood applications of
grounding and bonding), grounding of separately derived systems (transformers, generators, etc.),
grounding and bonding electrical equipment. Attendees will receive a working knowledge of the
fundamentals of NEC requirements for grounding and bonding systems that can be applied in field
installations in most of every situation as well as during plan review.
Joe Cenzori, graduated from Cuyahoga Community College in 1975 with an Associates in Electrical
Engineering Technology. He started working for Parker Hannifin Corporation, Gas Turbine Division as
a machine control technician then becoming maintenance supervisor, finishing his career there as
plant Superintendent of the prototype facility. While at Parker Hannifin, Joe received a Contractor’s
license and Electrical Safety Inspector certification from the State of Ohio.
Forming a company in 1985 called Ampliteck, Inc. he built a company of 10 employees servicing
industrial machinery throughout northern Ohio. In 2000 he joined the City of Parma Building
Department as an Electrical Inspector then receiving his Building Inspector, Residential Plumbing
Inspector, Residential Building Official, and Interim Commercial Plumbing Inspector certifications.
Joe is Past President and the Secretary-Treasurer of the Western Reserve Division of the IAEI, and the
Membership Chairman of the Ohio Chapter IAEI. He’s an active member of BOCONEO (Building
Officials Conference of Northeast Ohio) and NCOBOA (North Central Ohio Building Officials
Association).
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NFPA Presentation – Update on the 2017 NEC
May 3rd, 2016
Instructor: Tim McClintock, Regional Electrical Code Specialist, NFPA.
Time: 1.5 Hours
I. Course Description
New requirements for utility-scale PV systems, direct-current microgrids and energy storage systems
are examples of the regulatory piece trying to keep up with the innovation piece. These are exciting
times for the electrical industry as we transition from centralized utility supplied electricity to on-site
generation, distribution and storage. These systems are not waiting for the NEC and we are in a
reactionary mode. This course is scheduled for a one and half hour presentation that will include an
overview of the significant proposed changes to 2017 National Electrical Code that are based on
First and Second Draft Revisions. This course is intended to give attendees a snapshot of potential
upcoming significant changes which will better prepare them in understanding those changes
when Ohio adopts the 2017 NEC® in the future.
1. Overview of the NFPA Codes and Standards Development Process
2. Review of new Articles
a. Article 425 Fixed Resistance and Electrode Industrial Process
Heating
Equipment
b. Article 691 Large-Scale Photovoltaic (PV) Electric Supply Stations
c. Article 706 Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
d. Article 712 Direct Current Microgrids
3. Review revised definitions
4. Article 110
a. 110.3(C) Examination, Identification, Installation, Use, and Listing (Product
Certification) of Equipment.
b. 110.14(D) Electrical Equipment – Tightening Torque
c. 110.16(B) Arc-Flash Hazard Warning - Service Equipment
d. 110.21(A)(2) Equipment Marking (Reconditioned Equipment)
e. 110.26(A)(4) Working Space About Electrical Equipment-Limited Access
5. Article 210
a.210.8 GFCI Requirements
b. 210.11 Branch Circuit Requirements
c. 210.12 AFCI Requirements
d. 210.71 Meeting Room Receptacle Requirements
6. Article 240
a. 240.67 Arc Energy Reduction for Fuses
b. 240.87 Arc Energy Reduction for Circuit Breakers
7. Article 250
a. Grounding Electrodes for Separately Derived Systems
b. Grounding Electrodes – Metal In-Ground Support Structures
8. Article 310
a. Table 310.15(B)(3)(c) Raceways or Cables on Rooftops
b. 310.15(B)(7) Sizing Dwelling Unit Services and Feeders
9. Article 404
a. 404.2(C) Switch Controlled Lighting Loads
10. Article 406
a. 406.3(E) Controlled Receptacle Marking
b. 406.3(F) Receptacle with USB Charger
c. 406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles
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11. Article 690
a. 690.12 Rapid Shut Down
Tim McClintock is a Regional Electrical Code Specialist with NFPA. In this role, he provides support to
state and local jurisdictions in the adoption and use of the National Electrical Code® and other
NFPA electrical codes and standards. He was co-author of the NFPA 2014 NEC Pocket Guides to
Electrical
Installations and will be co-authoring the NFPA 2017 NEC Pocket Guides to Electrical Installations.
Prior to joining NFPA, Tim served as the Chief Building Official and Electrical Inspector for the Wayne
County Building Department in Wooster, Ohio for 16 years. Before that, he worked for nine years as
an electrician for McClintock Electric Incorporated. Tim is actively involved with the International
Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), where he currently serves as the Membership Chair for the
Western Section and International Membership Committee of IAEI. He served on Code Making
Panel 12 for the 2008 and 2011 NEC code development cycle and also served as Chair of NFPA’s
Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment Evaluation, which is responsible for NFPA 790,
Standard for Competency of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies and NFPA 791, Recommended
Practice and Procedure for Unlabeled Electrical Equipment.
Testing Labs Presentation
May 3rd, 2015
Instructor: Tom Lichtenstein, Senior Specialist, UL.
Time: 1 Hour
This course will cover LED luminaire and sign retrofit kits, detailing the certification requirements and
programs for these products as well as selecting and identifying the proper certified kits for the
target luminaire or sign as well as installation of these kits. This presentation will address the
requirements in NEC Sections 110.3(B), 410.6, 600.3 as well as definitions in Article 100.
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Safety Compliance Guidelines for Sign and Luminaire Retrofits
Introduction – the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of retrofits
Certification Program for Retrofit Kits
Selecting and Installing a Kit
Critical Markings
AHJ Approval
Certification Options
Tom Lichtenstein is a Sr. Regulatory Engineer in the Regulatory Services Department at UL’s
Northbrook Office. As an electrical engineer with UL for 27 years, Tom has been UL’s representative
NEC CMP-19 for the last 5 code cycles and past alternate on CMP-1 for the 2011 NEC. In addition,
was UL’s representative for several cycles on the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part 1 committee
and the Canadian Advisory Council on Electrical Safety (CACES) and is responsible for supporting
the UL Mark for the Western Section of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) and
providing support services for regulatory authorities.
89th Ohio Chapter IAEI Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show Education Program
Erico Lightning Seminar
May 4th, 2016
Instructor: Jack Bené
Time: 1.5 Hours
This course will cover the basics of lightning protection and its relation to the Electrical Code.
Lightning protection plays a great role in the use electrical, network and communication
equipment. There are several methods of protection. The presenter will cover the following points:
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Understanding what a lightning protection system is.
Understand how lightning is formed.
The risk of being struck by lightning.
The different ways one can be struck by lightning.
Use and understand the Risk Assessment in NFPA 780.
Understand the various lightning protection codes.
Understand various types of lightning protection.
Presenter will cover articles as follows:
- Surge Arresters Art. 280
- Communications Circuits Art. 800
- COPS Art. 708
- Hazardous Locations Art. 501 & 502
- Networks Art. 830
Fault Current Seminar
May 4th, 2016
Instructor: Jack Bené
Time: 1 Hour
This course will cover the basics for Fault Current. Fault current means the electrical current that flows
through a circuit during an electrical fault condition. A fault condition occurs when one or more
electrical conductors contact ground and/or each other. Types of faults include phase to ground,
double-phase to ground, three-phase to ground, phase-to-phase, and three-phase. A Fault Current
is several times larger in magnitude than the current that normally flows through a circuit. Through
this basic seminar attendees will able to identify, calculate and understand the importance of fault
currents in plan review and inspections. Articles where fault current availability in new electrical
services and calculations are required can be found in:
- Art. 110.19 Interrupting Rating.
- Art. 110.10 Circuit Impedance, Short Circuit Current Ratings.
- Art. 110.24 Available Fault Current.
- Art. 240.2 Current-Limiting Overcurrent Protective Devices
Jack Bené PE. is the president of Electro-Specialties, in Cleveland, Ohio. Jack has been working in
the electrical field for over 45 years. Jack has been part of the IAEI for 23 years and had served in
the Western Reserve Board of Directors for several terms. Jack has several certifications to include:
Professional Engineers License, Electrical Inspectors License, National Electrical Codes Instructor
(Ohio contractors relicensing), ISO Category 1 & ASNT Level 1 compliant Vibration Analyst and ASNT
Level 1 Compliant Thermographer.