NACHI Existing Buildings Electrical Inspection Seminar

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National Association of Certified Home Inspectors

One and Two Family Dwellings Electrical Systems

NACHI Existing Buildings Electrical Inspection Seminar

? Learn How to Recognize Existing Electrical Code Violations
? Learn how to recognize "bootleg" wiring
? Have Your Specific Questions Answered

Instructor: Joe Tedesco, NACHI Foundation Electrical Safety Advisor

Purpose of Training

A basic introduction to Electrical Fire and Shock Safety for Home Inspectors designed to expand the knowledge and awareness of even the most experienced Home Inspector, while at the same time, being practical enough for those who are relatively new to the home inspection industry.

This is a great course for Home Inspectors who are required to meet continuing education requirements, supervisors who are responsible for inspections and individuals in general who just want to make sure they are doing their job right. This course is designed to provide the knowledge you need to safely conduct your work.

Course Overview

Learn how to inspect existing and new one and two family dwellings electrical systems, and most importantly, how to make recommendations for corrections.

To ensure you get the most from this course, students will be asked about specific topics or situations they need addressed at the beginning of the seminar. Joe Tedesco will then make sure each specific question gets answered. Let Joe know what you need to learn, and he will make sure you get the answers and references.

Discussion Topics

? Introduction, Basic Electrical Safety and Industry Definitions
? Basic Requirements for new Electrical Installations
? Understanding Wiring and Protection Requirements
? Proper Identification of Grounded (Neutral) Conductors
? Inspecting Existing Branch-Circuits, Feeders and Services
? Inspecting Existing Outside Overhead and Underground Branch Circuits and Feeders
? Understanding the Function of Overcurrent Protection
? Discussion on proper Grounding and Bonding of electrical systems
? Verifying all Wiring Methods and Materials
? Understanding Uses for Conductors and General Wiring Applications
? Inspecting Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, Meter Socket Enclosures
? Inspecting Outlet, Device, Junction Boxes; Conduit, Bodies, and Fittings
? Inspecting "BX" Armored Cable: Type AC
? Inspecting Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable and Types NM-B, and NMS-B cables
? Inspecting Conduit and Tubing Installations
? Inspecting Liquidtight Flexible Conduit and Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing
? Inspecting Equipment for General Use
? Inspecting Various Types of Switches
? Inspecting Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Caps
? Inspecting Distribution Equipment and Panelboards
? Inspecting Luminaires (lighting fixtures), Lampholders, Lamps
? Verifying Correct Installation of Fixed Appliances
? Inspecting Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment
? Inspecting Motors, Motor Circuits, and Disconnecting Means for Motors
? Inspecting Circuits for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment

Seminar Agenda

7:30 AM - Registration
8:00 AM - Class Begins
12:00-1:00 PM - Lunch (on your own)
5:00 PM - Class Ends

Call Joe Tedesco at 1-617-523-1951 or 617-818-7627 for more information

What You Will Take Home

? Code Check Electrical, Handouts and List of Internet links
? Personalized NACHI Training Certificate



--
Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

www.nachi.org/tedescobook.htm

Originally Posted By: pdacey
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Joe,


Is this the class for the convention?


--
Slainte!

Patrick Dacey
swi@satx.rr.com
TREC # 6636
www.southwestinspections.com

Originally Posted By: jtedesco
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Patrick,


No, I am developing four different 3 hour sessions to be presented during two days. The material will be based upon the types of electrical inspections that a Home Inspector will encounter in dwellings of all types.

Although I have traveled to most every state during my career, I would appreciate hearing from the HI industry concerning the types of buildings and wiring encountered, such as "basement" or "on slab with no basement, etc"

I have many files related to "Old Wiring" and I have been collecting this type of information since the beginning of my career.

It would help me a great deal if suggestions would follow as to content and typical experiences.

I have many experiences that I cannot forget. Like the basement with the guard dogs, and the swimming pool occupants during an afternoon in the sunshine!

Humor is allowed, so send me pictures and bring samples of old wiring.

If the members can bring any old equipment, and old books for a show and tell, that in itself would be a great time to discuss them.


--
Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

www.nachi.org/tedescobook.htm

Originally Posted By: pdacey
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Joe,


Sounds great! Where is this going to be held?


--
Slainte!

Patrick Dacey
swi@satx.rr.com
TREC # 6636
www.southwestinspections.com

Originally Posted By: jtedesco
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At the NACHI Convention.


The post above is the NACHI Chapter offering, and as soon as the list is brought up to date Dave Bush will send a memo to all of the Chapter Presidents advising them of this seminar.


--
Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

www.nachi.org/tedescobook.htm

Originally Posted By: jruppert
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Hi Joe - The LI New York chapter would be very interested in sponsoring the class. Can we schedule it now ?


Thanks, Jim Ruppert