Continuing Education Courses Presented by: The Electrical Association of Philadelphia
Friday, September 20, 2013 How to Use and Understand the NEC Come to this class to get a comprehensive look at how the NEC works. Get a good explanation on how the NEC is laid out and how to determine yourself if you are looking in the right place to find your answers. You will get answers to your questions about voltage drop, load calculations, motor circuit equipment and protection, definitions and much more. When is it okay to use non-metallic sheathed cable (Romex) to wire a commercial building? How do I know if my customers motor circuit requires a fused or non-fused disconnect? What is the most common violation when HVAC equipment is connected to the electric branch circuit? How do I get my Code questions answered if the AHJ is not sure? Is there such a thing as a gray area? This course is an excellent training exercise for installers, contractors, electricians, inspectors, architects and engineers. Seats are limited. CEU s & PDH s available. Rich has been employed in the Electrical Industry for more than 40 years. He was a Senior Electrical Inspector with Middle Department Inspection Agency and has taught electrical courses for Bucks County Technical School, US Steel Fairless Works, Penn State University, the IAEI, the Electric Education Center and here at. Rich Van Wert is Past-President of Benjamin Franklin Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). He is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania UCC Inspector; City of Philadelphia Electrical Inspector; and State of New Jersey Approved Instructor No. 359. Get the answers to your questions when you sign up for this class. Be sure to bring a copy of the 2008 or 2011 NEC to the training session. CEUs: 8 hours for Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware PA Electrical Inspectors, 8 PDH s for PA PEs Date: Friday, September 20, 2013 NEW COURSE! Rich has been employed in the Electrical Industry for more than 40 years. He was a Senior Electrical Inspector with Middle Department Inspection Agency and has taught electrical courses for Bucks County Technical School, US Steel Fairless Works, Penn State University, the IAEI, the Electric Education Center and here at. Rich Van Wert is Past-President of Benjamin Franklin Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). He is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania UCC Inspector; City of Philadelphia Electrical Inspector; and State of New Jersey Approved Instructor No. 359.
Friday, September 27, 2013 HVAC Electrical Systems 101 Make your reservations early. Find out what are the most common violations when installing HVAC systems. Conduit sizing, conductor selection, over current protection, overload (heater) sizing, disconnect rules and much more will be presented in this training session. Where do I find working clearances rules? How do I adjust the rooftop conductors ampacity? How do the AFCI rules affect the installation? Am I required to seal the raceways? Do I need a license to install wiring for the HVAC equipment? What are the hi-leg rules? What is hi-leg anyway? Must I be concerned with C/O detectors? Does the gas pipe have to be bonded? Get the answers to these questions and more. Make sure your installations pass inspection the first time and every time. Bring a copy of the 2008 or 2011 NEC to class with you. CEUs: 8 hours for Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware PA Electrical Inspectors, 8 PDH s for PA PEs Date: Friday, September 27, 2013 Rich has been employed in the Electrical Industry for more than 40 years. He was a Senior Electrical Inspector with Middle Department Inspection Agency and has taught electrical courses for Bucks County Technical School, US Steel Fairless Works, Penn State University, the IAEI, the Electric Education Center and here at. Rich Van Wert is Past-President of Benjamin Franklin Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). He is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania UCC Inspector; City of Philadelphia Electrical Inspector; and State of New Jersey Approved Instructor No. 359.
Friday, October 4, 2013 Developing your Company s Electrical Safety Program This presentation will focus on developing a company s Electrical Safety Program. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 mandates that employers provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. OSHA s electrical standards are designed to protect all employees exposed to the dangers of electricity. OSHA utilizes NFPA 70E as a reference regarding electrical safety. This standard requires employers to implement and document an overall electrical safety program for its employees to follow. Employers are responsible for developing the electrical safe work practices. Employees are required to follow these safe work practices. This class will identify topics that should be in your electrical safety program. As part of the classroom exercise, we will discuss topics and create your company s electrical safety program. At the conclusion of class you will have a working copy of an electrical safety program.. CEUs: 8 hours for PA Elec. Inspectors, Phila. Licensed Contractors, Pennsylvania Professional Engineers (PDH s for PEs) Date: Friday, October 4, 2013 - Cost: $195 per member, $250 per non-member Instructor: Joe Deane, PE NEW COURSE! Over 25 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Project Manager, and Engineering Manager in both the electrical utility and industrial business sectors. Joseph is Principal owner of KTR Associates, LLC, a firm specializing in power system engineering and electrical safety
Friday, October 11, 2013 The Electrical Association of Philadelphia presents Generator Sizing & Electrical Connections-Standby Systems Optional Standby Systems This topic is the hottest request for training in the past two or three years. We will show the attendee how to size the generator correctly and what factors influence the final choice of size. We will explain how to install according to the manufacturer and NEC rules. This class will sell out. Be sure to send your generator expert to this one-day seminar, and register early. Can't I just put in a small generator and let the homeowner do the load shedding by turning off breakers? What is load shedding anyway and what are the ways to accomplish this? Do I have to install a transfer switch for the building owner? What is a suicide cord? How do I do a load calculation? How do I know I need a load calculation in the first place? Is it okay to have two generators at one facility? One for emergency and one for optional circuits? Is it possible to supply three different loads, (1) emergency (1) legally required and (1) optional loads from one generator? Do I have to install two ground rods for the generator? One? None required? How do I know if I have to follow the rules for a separately derived system or not Get the answers to these and much more when you sign up for this class. CEUs: 8 hours for Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware PA Electrical Inspectors, 8 PDH s for PA PEs Date: Friday, October 11, 2013 Rich has been employed in the Electrical Industry for more than 40 years. He was a Senior Electrical Inspector with Middle Department Inspection Agency and has taught electrical courses for Bucks County Technical School, US Steel Fairless Works, Penn State University, the IAEI, the Electric Education Center and here at The Electrical Association of Philadelphia. Rich Van Wert is Past-President of Benjamin Franklin Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). He is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania UCC Inspector; City of Philadelphia Electrical Inspector; and State of New Jersey Approved Instructor No. 359.
Friday, November 8, 2013 Conductor Installation (8) hr. Course This is a great class for all involved in the electrical industry. Find out where to find the answers to your questions on ampacity, ampacity adjustment, outdoor/overhead conductors, rooftop installation rules, voltage drop considerations conduit sizing and much more. Must I derate the conductors installed in the attic space of a single family dwelling? What rules govern commercial solar wiring systems? Is the neutral conductor of a system always considered a current-carrying conductor? How do I calculate voltage drop? How much voltage drop is too much? Is non-metallic sheathed cable (Romex) allowed in commercial building installations? How have the temperature tables revision affected conductor ampacity? Get the answers to these questions. Be sure to bring a copy of the 2008 or 2011 NEC to the training session. CEUs: 8 hours for Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware PA Electrical Inspectors, 8 PDH s for PA PEs Date: Friday, November 8, 2013 Location: The EAP Offices, Plymouth Meeting, PA NEW SEMINAR! Rich has been employed in the Electrical Industry for more than 40 years. He was a Senior Electrical Inspector with Middle Department Inspection Agency and has taught electrical courses for Bucks County Technical School, US Steel Fairless Works, Penn State University, the IAEI, the Electric Education Center and here at. Rich Van Wert is Past-President of Benjamin Franklin Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). He is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania UCC Inspector; City of Philadelphia Electrical Inspector; and State of New Jersey Approved Instructor No. 359.
Friday, November 22, 2013 Becoming an Electrical Inspector There is a world of work available for qualified inspectors. Do you qualify? Are you interested in a career as an inspector? What is inspecting all about? How do you prepare for the career? Do you qualify to do inspections? Do you have to know it all as an inspector? What are the financial rewards? What are the possible earnings? What are the downfalls and negatives associated with the inspector s activities? How do you handle them? Where do I get an education to help prepare me for working as an inspector? Are there exams that need to be passed? Is inspecting for you? Get the answers to these and many more of your questions. Be treated to the story of Rich s most embarrassing moment as an inspector! Get a step closer to finding out if inspecting is for you and if so where can you find out about job openings. Feel free to bring your questions and a copy of the NEC Code book to class with you. CEUs: 8 hours for Philadelphia, PA Electrical Inspectors, 8 PDH s for PA PEs Date: Friday, November 22, 2013 NEW SEMINAR! Rich has been employed in the Electrical Industry for more than 40 years. He was a Senior Electrical Inspector with Middle Department Inspection Agency and has taught electrical courses for Bucks County Technical School, US Steel Fairless Works, Penn State University, the IAEI, the Electric Education Center and here at. Rich Van Wert is Past-President of Benjamin Franklin Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). He is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania UCC Inspector; City of Philadelphia Electrical Inspector; and State of New Jersey Approved Instructor No. 359.
Fall 2013 Educational Opportunities Registration Form On - Line Registration www.eap.org Name(s): Company: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Please check the seminar(s) you wish to attend: Seminar DATE EAP MEMBER FEE NON-MEMBER FEE How to Use and Understand NEC September 20 $195 $250 HVAC Electrical Systems 101 September 27 $195 $250 Developing your Company s Safety October 4 $195 $250 Generator Sizing & Electrical October 11 $195 $250 Conductor Installation November 8 $195 $250 Becoming an Electrical Inspector November 22 $195 $250 Total from above: $ Check # enclosed. Credit Card # VISA MasterCard AmEx Expiration Date: CVV2 Code: Name on Card: Signature: Full course descriptions and on-line registration/payment may be found at www.eap.org. Make checks payable to: or EAP. Payment is required at time of registration to reserve your spot. All courses are held at The EAP Offices. Directions will be sent with confirmations. Please return this form and payment to 527 Plymouth Road, Suite 408 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Fax (610) 825-1603 If you have any questions please call Lisa (610) 825-1600, ext. 14, or email lisa@eap.org Note: Accrediting agencies reserve the right to approve or deny all courses.