This short course is focused on providing essential safety information to inspectors, AHJs, designers, and installers regarding Building and Fire Codes applicable to PV systems.
Course Description
(PV 604) Inspecting PV Systems
This four-hour course reviews National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, paying particular attention to Articles 690 and 705. It also covers equipment listing and labeling requirements, circuit calculations, wiring methods, grounding, overcurrent protection, system labeling requirements, and common Code violations. Electricians, electrical contractors, PV installers, and inspectors will learn about NEC requirements and best practices for PV systems.
Students can work through recorded presentations and exercises at their own pace. When the coursework is finished, a completion certificate is issued.
Instructor: Nick Matthes
Online: Independent Study
Course Details
Continuing Education
This course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) for 4.0 Credit Hours for the following licenses:
4 Commercial Electrical Inspector
4 Dwelling Contractor Qualifier
4 Industrial Journeyman Electrician
4 Journeyman Electrician
4 Master Electrician
4 Registered Electrician
4 Residential Journeyman Electrician
4 Residential Master Electrician
4 UDC-Construction Inspector
4 UDC-Electrical Inspector
This course is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) for the following credentials, certifications, categories, and hours:
4 PV Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
4 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (JTA)
4 PVIP Recertification (JTA)
4 PVIP Recertification (RE Elective)
4 PVDS Recertification (RE Elective)
4 PVIS Recertification (JTA)
4 PVIS Recertification (RE Elective)
4 PVCMS Recertification (JTA)
4 PVCMS Recertification (RE Elective)
4 PVTS Recertification (JTA)
4 PVTS Recertification (RE Elective)
4 SHI Recertification (RE Elective)
4 PV Associate Renewal
To see more information on NABCEP CEUs for this course visit NABCEP.
