Wednesday AM/PM - This seminar is a must for those who wish to keep informed and increase their expertise in the grounding and bonding of electrical systems. Completely revised to the current edition of the NEC, it is based on the authoritative text IAEI’s Soares Book on Grounding and clearly explains the fundamentals and practice of grounding in easily understood language. Dozens of new and revised color illustrations and photos of actual installations clarify and simplify the fundamental principles of grounding and bonding. This course will not only cover the fundamentals for grounding and bonding, but the “why” these requirements are in the Code in the first place. Information is provided about grounding and bonding in an easily understandable manner. This seminar will take the “mystery” out of grounding and bonding Code requirements. This course is designed to cover the major changes and fundamentals in the National Electrical Code for grounding and bonding. The basics of grounding and bonding will be presented in a concise yet comprehensible manner rather than a heavy topic that most grounding and bonding seminars provide. The goal is not only to discuss the grounding and bonding requirements itself but provide insight into the purpose for the requirement as well.
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.