Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

NJAT-0060

Organization's ID:

J257LM.L

Organization:

electrical training ALLIANCE

Location:

Hybrid

Length:

8 hours

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Vocational-Certificate	1	electrical hazardous locations

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide knowledge of the hazards involved, and the requirements that mitigate the hazards, and prepare workers to install safe electrical systems in hazardous (classified) locations.

Learning Outcomes:

identify methods of protection used to prevent fires and explosions in hazardous (classified) locations
explain maintenance principles required to ensure the safety of electrical installations in hazardous (classified) locations
describe each of the three classifications of hazardous atmospheres and the characteristics of Class I, Class II, and Class III Hazardous (Classified) Locations
identify the Material Groups used for Class I, Class II, and Class III Hazardous (Classified) Locations
explain the requirements for equipment used in Class I, II, and III Hazardous (Classified) Locations
outline the wiring methods permitted for use in Class I, Division 1 and Class I, Division 2 locations
identify the requirements for installing electrical and electronic equipment in Class I locations
identify the wiring methods permitted to be used in Class II Hazardous (Classified) locations
identify the wiring methods permitted in Class III Hazardous (Classified) Locations
outline the requirements for equipment installed in Class III Hazardous (Classified) locations
describe the classification of Zones 0, 1, and 2 in the zone classification system
outline the protection techniques and the equipment used for Zone 0, 1, and 2 locations
describe wiring methods permitted for Zone 0, 1, and 2 locations and the requirements for sealing and drainage
outline the requirements for flexible connections and specific equipment requirements
describe the classifications of Zones 20, 21, and 22 in the zone classification system
outline the protection techniques and the equipment requirements for Zones 20, 21, and 22
describe the wiring methods used for Zones 20, 21, and 22
identify the specific requirements for commercial garages, repair, and storage
name the specific requirements for aircraft hangars
identify the specific requirements for motor fuel dispensing facilities
list the specific requirements for bulk storage plants
describe the specific requirements for spray applications, dipping, coating, and printing
review the hazardous gases and vapors used in business and industry
review the purpose of seals and drains and how they are installed
review the installation of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations.

General Topics:

Hazardous (classified) location concepts
Article 500 - understanding class I, II, and III locations
The requirements for electrical installations in class I hazardous (classified) locations
The requirements for electrical installations in class ii hazardous (classified) locations
Requirements for wiring in class iii hazardous (classified) locations and intrinsically safe systems
Article 505 - zone 0, 1, and 2 locations
Article 506 - zone 20, 21, and 22 locations for combustible dusts or ignitable fibers/flyings
Specific locations - article 511 through 516
Hazardous location applications