Maricopa Community Colleges  ELC123   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/95
ELC123 19956-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Residential Electrical Wiring & Codes
Analyze and interpret residential drawings, local codes and specific sections of the National Electrical Code. Includes needed materials derived from plans and specifications and the proper procedures for wiring a residence. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELC123   19956-99999 Residential Electrical Wiring & Codes
1. Identify and interpret blueprint symbols. (I)
2. Specify and describe plan specifications. (II)
3. Interpret plans of a specific residence. (III)
4. Interpret the current edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as it applies to residential wiring utilizing appropriate articles. (IV)
5. Calculate total general lighting loads. (V)
6. Determine the minimum number of small appliance circuits. (VI)
7. Determine conductor sizes, types and wiring methods. (VII)
8. Determine switching requirements. (VIII)
9. Determine locations for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. (IX)
10. Determine branch circuit requirements. (X)
11. Determine branch circuit requirements for appliances. (XI)
12. Determine need for special purpose outlets. (XII)
13. Determine circuit requirements for oil and gas heating systems. (XIII)
14. Determine wiring requirements for communications. (XIV)
15. Calculate and determine service requirements. (XV)
16. Determine minimum requirements for swimming pools. (XVI)
17. Define smart house wiring and explain the basic components of the concepts. (XVII)
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ELC123   19956-99999 Residential Electrical Wiring & Codes
    I. Blueprint symbols
        A. Materials
        B. Components
        C. Other
      II. Plan specifications
          A. Description
          B. Sets
        III. Blueprint reading - residential
            A. Symbols
            B. Specifications
            C. Materials
          IV. National Electric Code (NEC)
              A. Terms
              B. Wiring practices - residential
              C. Local codes
            V. Calculating circuits
                A. Branch
                B. Feeder
              VI. Small appliance circuits
                  A. Location
                  B. Division of load
                  C. Allowable appliances
                VII. Conductors
                    A. Types
                    B. Sizing
                    C. Connections
                    D. Voltage drop
                  VIII. Switching requirements
                      A. Color coding
                      B. Switch types and rating
                      C. Proper connections
                      D. Bonding
                    IX. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
                        A. Transient Voltage Suppression System (TVSS)
                        B. Isolated Ground Receptors (ISO)/ground receptors
                        C. Immersion Dector Circuit Interrupter (IDCI)
                      X. Branch circuit requirements
                          A. Bedrooms
                          B. Bathrooms
                          C. Hallways
                          D. Front entry, porch
                          E. Living rooms
                          F. Garages
                          G. Other
                        XI. Appliance branch circuits
                            A. Dryer
                            B. Ranges, cooking units, ovens
                            C. Water heater
                            D. Water pump
                            E. Air conditioning/electric heating
                            F. Other
                          XII. Special purpose outlets
                              A. Food disposer
                              B. Dishwasher
                              C. Trash compactor
                              D. Bathroom ceiling- heat/vent/lights
                              E. Attic fan
                              F. Hydro massage tub
                              G. Other
                            XIII. Heating systems - oil/ gas
                                A. Components
                                B. Schematic wiring diagrams
                                C. Control circuit wiring
                              XIV. Communications
                                  A. Television
                                  B. Telephone
                                  C. Low voltage signal/remote control systems
                                  D. Heat and smoke detectors
                                  E. Security systems
                                  F. Other
                                XV. Services
                                    A. Definitions
                                    B. Minimum code requirements
                                    C. Grounding
                                    D. Proper fusing
                                    E. Available interrupter current
                                    F. Calculations
                                  XVI. Other electrical requirements
                                      A. Swimming pools
                                      B. Spas
                                      C. Hot tubs
                                      D. Other
                                    XVII. Smart house wiring
                                        A. Definition
                                        B. Basics
                                        C. Code requirements
                                        D. Terminology
                                        E. Symbols
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