INE 4010 - Installation Guidelines II

A. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

1. Understand the NFPA Standard 72, which is the National Fire Alarm Code, and NFPA Standard 720, which is the recommended practice for the installation of Household Carbon Monoxide Warning Equipment.

2. Name the 2 basic types of smoke detectors.

3. Discuss the location requirements for the installation of heat and smoke detectors for minimum acceptable levels of protection.

4. Discuss the location requirements for the installation of heat and smoke detectors for increased protection that exceed the minimum acceptable levels of protection.

5.List the major components of typical residential smoke, heat, and security systems.

6.Discuss general NEC requirements for the installation of residential smoke, heat, and security systems.

7.Understand the basics of carbon monoxide detectors.

B. Service entrance

1. Define electrical service, overhead service, service drop, service lateral, and underground service.

2. Understand the various Code sections covering the installation of a mast-type overhead service and an underground service.

3. Discuss the Code requirements for the disconnecting means for the electrical service.

4. Discuss the grounding and bonding requirements for the main service equipment.

5.Define the meaning of a grounding electrode system.

6.Know the different terms used when discussing grounding and bonding.

C. Overcurrent protection

1. Understand the basics of fuses and circuit breakers.

2. Study normal, overload, short circuit, and ground- fault conditions.

3. Identify various types of fuses.

4. Understand circuit breakers.

5.Know when to use single-pole breakers and 2-pole breakers.

6.Know the term interrupting rating.

D. Advanced home automation

1. Understand the basics of a home automation system.

2. Understand the types of category-related cables.

3. Understand some of the terminology used in the home automation industry.

4. Understand the basics of wireless.