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NEC Coding - Module 6

NEC Codes Module 6

Module 6 — Special Occupancies & Equipment

Ch. 5–6 • Hazardous • Health Care • Pools/Spas • PV
Need the actual NEC text?
Open NEC 2023 Free Access Viewer (NFPA.org)
Open the applicable Article (e.g., 500–504, 517, 680, 690). Confirm local amendments.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify when special occupancy Articles modify general rules.
  • Outline wiring methods and bonding specifics per occupancy/equipment.
  • Map hazard classifications to equipment ratings (where applicable).

Quick Pointers

  • Hazardous Locations (500–504): Class/Division/Zone; sealing, wiring methods, equipment listing.
  • Health Care (517): Patient care space categories; grounding/bonding and receptacle types.
  • Pools (680): Equipotential bonding network; GFCI scopes; luminaires near water.
  • PV (690): Rapid shutdown (as applicable by edition), disconnects, wiring methods, labeling.

Tool — Hazard Cue Card

Use as a study prompt, then verify exact article tables/notes in your adopted NEC.

🔎 Practice Tool: Codebook Navigation

Enter an NEC Article number (e.g., 210) to see what it covers.

Glossary Tool

Search NEC/CEC terms. Click a term to expand the definition. ⭐ marks favorites (saved on this device).

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Tip: Use this with your printed codebook — star the terms your student struggles with to revisit quickly.