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Code Talk

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The concise podcast to help you get to know the National Electrical Code.

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Episode 38 - Contents of Article 310: Conductors for General Use

March 05, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Today we explore one of the most used Articles: 310 Conductors for General Use. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG --- intro and outro sound effects: Charging Power by Javier Zumer https://freesound.org/s/257229/ Jace Atkins ...

Article 305 - Wiring Methods over 1000V AC, 1500V DC

February 22, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Today we cover the first half of Article 305 - Wiring Methods that apply over 1000V AC or 1500V DC. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG --- intro and outro sound effects: Charging Power by Javier Zumer https://freesound.org/s/...

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February 22, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Today we cover the first half of Article 305 - Wiring Methods that apply over 1000V AC or 1500V DC. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG --- intro and outro sound effects: Charging Power by Javier Zumer https://freesound.org/s/...

Episode 36: Wrapping Up Article 300 - Wiring Methods

February 15, 2024 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Today we cover the first half of Article 300 - Wiring Methods and the fundamental requirements that are common to most installations. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG --- intro and outro sound effects: Charging Power by Jav...

Episode 35: Intro to Article 300 - Wiring Methods

February 08, 2024 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Today we cover the first half of Article 300 - Wiring Methods and the fundamental requirements that are common to most installations. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG --- intro and outro sound effects: Charging Power by Ja...

Code Talk: Monthly Q&A Episode 2 (GFCI & AFCI)

March 07, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

National Electrical Code Questions and answers - a monthly feature from listener submitted questions to help you get to know the NEC better. This episode focuses on AFCI and GFCI protection, hopefully dispels some myths and gets us on track to correct usage. AFCI page by NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturer's Association) AFCI Article in IAEI Magazine

Episode 34 - Article 242 Overvoltage Protection

February 19, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Surge arrestors are commonplace. But where are they required and what are the different types? Article 242 Overvoltage protection gives all the details. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Show Notes --> Click Here. NEMA Surge Protection Web Page Code book information: Free Onlin...

Episode 33: Tail end of Grounding and Bonding - The wrapup

February 16, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This episode in a multi-part series about this article looks at some final considerations for grounding of boxes, receptacles, Dryer and Range connections, DC and High Voltage grounding. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select P...

Episode 32: Grounding and Bonding Part VI - Equipment Grounding

February 12, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This episode in a multi-part series about this article looks at the Equipment Grounding Conductor and Table 250.122 This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. Find episode notes by clicking here. --- Get...

Code Talk: Monthly Q&A Episode 1

February 01, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MB

National Electrical Code Questions and answers - a monthly feature from listener submitted questions to help you get to know the NEC better. Receptacle Article by Thomas Dimitrovich in IAEI Magazine. Video about inductors and power factor

Episode 31: Grounding and Bonding Part V Bonding

January 24, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This episode looks at Part V - Bonding This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Get this PDF from NFPA for tables and summary Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG --- intro and outr...

Episode 30 - Grounding & Bonding Part IV (Service Enclosures, Raceways)

January 17, 2023 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This second in a multi-part series about this article looks at the structure of Article 250 and the performance requirements that it seeks to meet. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Get this ...

Episode 25: Code Update Special 2023 NEC Changes Part 5

January 10, 2023 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

2023 Code Changes to Chapters 8, 9, and Annexes This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- There are no show notes for this episode, but some excellent articles have been published in the trade journals. Check out https://iaeimagazine.org/ and https://www.ecmweb.com/magazine Code book inf...

Episode 27: Code Update Special 2023 NEC Changes Part 4

January 04, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

2023 Code Changes to Chapters 6 & 7 This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- There are no show notes for this episode, but some excellent articles have been published in the trade journals. Check out https://iaeimagazine.org/ and https://www.ecmweb.com/magazine Code book information: Fr...

Episode 27: Code Update Special 2023 NEC Changes Part 3

December 27, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- There are no show notes for this episode, but some excellent articles have been published in the trade journals. Check out https://iaeimagazine.org/ and https://www.ecmweb.com/magazine Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG --- int...

Episode 26: Code Update Special 2023 NEC Changes Part 2

December 20, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- There are no show notes for this episode, but some excellent articles have been published in the trade journals. Check out https://iaeimagazine.org/ and https://www.ecmweb.com/magazine Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG --- int...

Episode 25: Code Update Special 2023 NEC Changes Part 1

December 13, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- There are no show notes for this episode, but some excellent articles have been published in the trade journals. Check out https://iaeimagazine.org/ and https://www.ecmweb.com/magazine Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG --- int...

Episode 24: Grounding and Bonding Part III - The Grounding Electrode System

August 31, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This second in a multi-part series about this article looks at the structure of Article 250 and the performance requirements that it seeks to meet. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Get this ...

Episode 23: Grounding & Bonding Part II - System Grounding

September 16, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This second in a multi-part series about this article looks at the structure of Article 250 and the performance requirements that it seeks to meet. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Get this ...

Episode 22: Introduction to Grounding and Bonding

August 06, 2021 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This first in a multi-part segment about this article looks at the structure of Article 250 and the performance requirements that it seeks to meet. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Get this ...

Episode 21: NEC® Article 240 Overcurrent Protection: Transformers

April 20, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights Transformer Overcurrent and Transformer Tap Rules and compares them with the general tap rules in Article 240. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at ww...

Episode 20: NEC® Article 240 Overcurrent Protection-Tap Rules for General Use

April 13, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.96 MB

The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights Feeder Tap Rules that we can apply generally in 240.21(B). This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu it...

Episode 19: NEC® Article 240 Overcurrent Protection-2 Key Definitions

April 07, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights the other Articles to check based on 240.3. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Lectur...

Episode 18: NEC® Article 240 Overcurrent Protection-Other Articles

April 03, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights the other Articles to check based on 240.3. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Lectur...

Episode 17: NEC® Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Basics

March 14, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MB

Overcurrent basic rules explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 240. This Episode highlights the main requirements of overcurrent protection that apply generally. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Lecture notes PDF: Code book information: Free Online Access at NFP...

Episode 16: NEC® Article 230 Services - Sizing and Grounding

March 07, 2020 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This Episode highlights the minimum service sizes and a peek at grounding requirements. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Lecture notes PDF: Click Here Mike Holt...

Episode 14: NEC® Article 230 Service Equipment

February 20, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This Episode highlights the equipment provisions of Article 230. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Lecture notes PDF: Click Here 2012 IAEI News article referenced...

Episode 15: NEC® Article 230 Service Conductors

February 20, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This Episode highlights the Service Conductor provisions of Article 230. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Lecture notes PDF: Code book information: Free Online ...

Episode 13: NEC® Article 230 Services - An overview

January 28, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This is an overview of article 230, along with necessary definitions to understand the rest of the article/ This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Lecture notes PDF: C...

Episode 12: NEC® Article 225 Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders

January 14, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders - Power distribution to other buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 225. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Lecture notes PDF: Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG --- intro and outro so...

Episode 11: Special Episode 2020 NEC® top 7 Cost Impact Changes

January 06, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

The 2020 National Electrical Code® is out and there are many changes. This episode highlights changes to Section 210.8 and Article 230 that will cost money. They are important and valid changes, but they will have an effect on the way we do our work, price our jobs, and the equipment we purchase and install. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website a...

Episode 10: Article 215 -- Feeders

December 30, 2019 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Feeders - Power distribution to subpanels explained using the National Electrical Code®. Article 215 is a short article but a powerful tool in the NEC®. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Lecture notes PDF: Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG --- intro and outro...

Episode 9: Branch Circuits--Required Outlets

December 23, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Article 210 is a diverse set of requirements because all of our installations eventually end up in a branch circuit. This episode focuses mainly on 210.52 and required locations for receptacle outlets, as well as 210.70 Required Lighting Outlets. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --...

Episode 8: GFCI, AFCI protection and Required Circuits NEC® Article 210.8 to 210.12

December 16, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

A Slice of Article 210 - Branch Circuits

Episode 7: Intro to Article 210 of the NEC® ... Branch Circuits

December 09, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Article 210 is a diverse set of requirements because all of our installations eventually end up in a branch circuit. There is a lot to cover, from which circuits are required, what the current limitations are, the type of electrical protection, and the placement of devices. This episode gives an overview whereas those to follow will dig a bit deeper into specifics. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would li...

Episode 6: Mind Mapping Chapter 2 of the NEC®

December 02, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Chapter 2 of the NEC® is entitled Wiring and Protection. But much more than that, it lays out a landscape for the electrical installations that can be used to map the requirements for all line voltage conductors and how to electrically protect them. The more you use this mind map, the more of the important things you will remember. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podca...

Episode 5: Article 200--Use of the Grounded Conductor

November 27, 2019 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

A small but often misunderstood term in the NEC®. What color is it? Listen and find out why it is not the green wire. What kind of systems are required to be grounded? Article 200 of the National Electrical Code® answers those questions. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Lecture...

Episode 4: Article110... Terminations and Clearances

November 18, 2019 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Focus on two of the many items in Article110: Terminations and Clearances. Both are important, not just for NEC® compliance, but in are vital to the longevity of the electrical installation. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG ...

Episode 3: Role of Definitions in the NEC® Article 100 and a peek beyond

November 11, 2019 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Ever been misunderstood? Bad news on a first date, and when trying to get the green sticker from your friendly neighborhood Electrical Inspector. Understanding and correctly applying definitions keeps you from being red-faced when applying the NEC®. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items....

Episode 2: Structure in the NEC® Article 90 and Table of Contents

October 11, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

If two rules in the National Electrical Code® are in conflict, which one wins out as right? How is this massive book organized? The key to these questions are just a few pages at the outset in Article 90. Understanding it unlocks the structure of the NEC®. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu...

Episode 1: Where to Start with the NEC®

September 29, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

So, you got your new code book. What now? Introduction to the NEC®  and tips on marking and Tabbing as well as a bit of context and history that brought us the National Electrical Code® . This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG Mik...

Episode 1: Where to Start with the NEC®

September 29, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

So, you got your new code book. What now? Introduction to the NEC®  and tips on marking and Tabbing as well as a bit of context and history that brought us the National Electrical Code® . This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- Code book information: Free Online Access at NFPA.ORG Mik...