Analysis of Changes 2023 NEC and TDLR Laws and Rules

This online course is an extensive and popular program analyzing the major changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC®) for the 2023 cycle. Members of the eighteen NEC® code-making panels contributed to the development of the authoritative text used in this online course.

The course includes analysis of many of the most significant electrical code changes and includes expert commentary video clips.

The TDLR laws and rules portion of this course includes licensing requirements, examinations and renewals. Continuing education requirements, reciprocity and class violation levels are also covered. TDLR safety training encompasses electrical hazards, qualified person, preventing electrical accidents and emergency procedures. Arc flash analysis and flash protection boundary (FPB) are reviewed as well.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe code-wide changes
• Understand Article 100 definition changes and requirements for electrical installations
• Identify code changes to related to grounded conductors and branch circuits
• Explain branch feeders and services code changes
• Understand changes to overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding
• Describe changes to wiring methods
• Recongnize code changes to equipment for general use
• Discuss code changes related to special occupancies
• Express code changes related to special equipment
• Summarize special conditions code changes
• Describe licensing requirements, examinations and renewals, continuing education requirements and class violation levels.
• State the purpose and make up of the advisory board
• Identify electrical hazards, thereby preventing electrical accidents
• Explain emergency procedures as they relate to accidents
• Discuss arc flash and flash protection boundaries

Joseph Wages, Jr. - Director of Digital Education
International Association of Electrical Inspectors
901 Waterfall Way, Ste. 602
Richardson, TX 75080-7702
(469) 587-7896

We encourage students to contact Joseph with any content related questions and he will provide you with a prompt response. He has a wealth of industry knowledge which he is happy to share. Previous to his position as Director of Digital Educaition he was the Technical Advisor, Education, Codes and Standards Specialist and the Seminar Coordinator. In addition to being a Master Electrician, Jody is an ICC Certified Building Official and holds certifications as Building Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Chief Building Code Analyst and One- and Two-Family Dwelling Inspector.