IEM 3010 - Residential Wiring

1. Explain the basic safety rules for working on electrical systems.
2. Become familiar with important electrical codes, safety codes, and building codes such as NFPA70, 70A, 70B, 70E, 73, OSHA, NIOSH, ADA, NRTL, and the ICC.
3. Comprehend the basics of licensing, permits, plans, specifications, symbols, and notations.
4. Explain the role of the electrical inspector.
5. Describe the role of NRTLs and the necessity for listed equipment.
6. Identify and explain the electrical outlet symbols used on plans.
7. Discuss the various types of outlets, boxes, luminaries, and switches used in a residence.
8. Determine the maximum number of conductors permitted in a given size box.
9. Explain the mounting methods for various devices used in a residence.
10. Recognize the concept of fire-resistant rating of walls and ceilings.
11. Recognize the NEC requirements for calculating branch-circuit sizing and loading.
12. Describe the term volt-amperes per square foot.
13. Calculate the occupied floor area of a residence.
14. Determine the minimum number of lighting circuits.
15. Describe where receptacle outlets and lighting outlets are required.
16. Determine the ampacity of conductors.
17. Explain overcurrent protection for conductors and maximum loading of branch circuits.
18. List the NEC installation requirements for different types of cables and raceways.
19. Understand the special ampacity ratings of service entrance conductors.
20. Perform voltage-drop calculations.
21. Identify the grounded and ungrounded conductors in cable or conduit related to their color-coding.
22. Identify various types of toggle switches for lighting control.
23. Select a switch with the proper rating for specific installation conditions.
24. Demonstrate the correct wiring connections for each type of switch as per NEC requirements.
25. Demonstrate various ways to bond wiring devices to the outlet box.
26. Explain how to design circuits to avoid heating by induction.
27. Explain how GFCIs and AFCIs operate.
28. Select and install other special purpose devices like tamper resistant or weather resistant receptacles.
29. Understand the NEC requirements for replacing existing receptacles.
30. Explain the rules for providing GFCI protection on construction sites.
31. Understand the basics of surge protectors.
32. Understand luminaire terminology and the basics of incandescent, fluorescent, and LED lamps.
33. Understand the NEC requirements for installing various types of luminaires.
34. Practice proper grounding of luminaires.
35. Estimate the connected load for a room based on the number of luminaires and outlets included in the circuit supplying the room.
36. Determine the box sizing based on the number of conductors, devices, and clamps in the box.