1-Day Seminar - Thursday

Seminars begin promptly at 8:00 AM and end at 4:30 PM.

Prevent electrical-related fires and explosions

This information packed seminar concerning articles 500-516 of the NEC®, will help you control electrical sources of ignition in areas where flammable or combustible material may be present. An understanding of this topic will allow you to take a specific description of locations, processes, and materials, and develop policies for the electrical aspects of fire and explosion prevention, protecting both lives and property.

Upon completion you should be able to:

• Describe how the NEC relates to area classification
• Determine the class, division, and group of an area
• List occupancies or types of installations for which area classification is provided in the NEC
• Identify methods of reducing the extent of a classified area
• Define the methods of protection used in Class I, II, and III areas
• Select or specify electrical equipment and wiring methods given the classification of an area
• Explain the purpose of seals in Class I and II areas
• Recognize locations for required seals given specific equipment and classified area boundaries

Free Seminar Materials

• Student Activity Book
• NFPA Nylon Briefcase
• NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code®, 2008 Edition
• NFPA 497: Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas, 2008 Edition
• NFPA 499: Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas, 2008 Edition

To bring a customized NFPA® seminar to your facility please call
1-877-336-3280 or e-mail onsiteseminars3@nfpa.org.

Who Will Benefit:
Anyone concerned with articles 500-516 of the NEC including: electrical system designers, electrical engineers, electrical inspectors, electrical contractors, installation and maintenance professionals, safety engineers, manufacturers, and project managers

Continuing Education Credit
Earn 7 hours or 0.7 Continuing Education Units. Attendance is required to earn CEU’s. Please verify applicability with your professional board before attending.