Tuesday AM/PM - This program will take an in-depth look into some of the more important changes to the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code® (NEC). The seminar will consist primarily of material developed for the IAEI’s Analysis of Changes-2023 NEC textbook. This seminar will cover the top 50 or so changes including new articles, new definitions and their new location in the NEC, dwelling unit kitchen countertop receptacle requirements, equipotential bonding of splash pads, permitted 10 ampere branch circuits at dwelling units, working space about electrical equipment, new GFCI requirement for appliances, new exception for rapid shutdown of PV systems, load calculations for EV charging systems, and much more. If you are an installer or an inspector, it is critical that you stay informed on the upcoming changes to the latest edition of the NEC so you can perform your duties at optimum levels. This seminar has been recognized and approved by TDLR for meeting your continuing education requirement in renewing your State of Texas electrical license.

Instructor:

Keith Lofland – Electrical Consultant
L. Keith Lofland is the former Director of Education, Codes and Standards for IAEI. Keith is the past Chairman of NEC CMP-7 and has served as a member of CMP-9. Keith retired from IAEI at the end of 2021. Keith has served on NFPA’s Electrical Section Executive Committee and is a past member of UL’s Electrical Council. Keith also served as a member of the technical committee for NFPA’s Guide on Electrical Inspections (NFPA 78) and the Standard for Electrical Inspector Professional Qualifications (NFPA 1078). He served as the principal author of several IAEI publications, including IAEI’s Analysis of Changes for the NEC. Prior to his position with IAEI, Keith spent 16 years as the Chief Electrical Inspector for Garland, Texas. Keith currently holds a Master Electrician license from the State of Texas and has Electrical Inspector certifications from IAEI and ICC. Keith received the BPI “Building Official/Building Inspector of the Year” award in 1999 and the IAEI Gold Roadrunner award in 2014. Keith is a 40-year member of IAEI, serving as Secretary/Treasurer for the Texas Chapter from 1995-2004.