LAC 28:CV.1709
LAC 28:CV.1709. Code Requirements
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 28, pt. CV, § 1709
A. National Electrical Code and Local Codes:
1. purpose and intent of electrical codes;
2. scope of NEC and local codes;
3. how local codes may differ from NEC;
4. utilizing code book:
a. mandatory rules;
b. fine print rules;
c. "neat and workmanlike"
d. locate definitions;
e. interpretations;
f. recognize and use exceptions;
g. materials recognized by the NEC;
h. identify code markings;
i. distinguish wet, damp and dry locations;
j. determine if specific installations are acceptable to the code;
k. requirements for special occupancies and special equipment;
l. answer specific questions;
5. use NEC to calculate various general job requirements:
a. service conductors, feeders, branch circuits;
b. permissible loads on various circuits;
c. allowable cable tray fills;
d. ampacity of various conductors and fill situations;
e. ampacity of various circuits and load types;
f. overload protection for motors, equipment and phase converters;
g. minimum ampacity for motor disconnecting means;
h. horsepower ratings for motors and disconnecting means;
i. grounding requirements;
6. use NEC for hazardous locations:
a. hazardous locations by class;
b. equipment and wiring methods necessary for particular hazardous locations.