NEC 2023 Code Changes (Morgantown, WV)

Join us for a program focused on the changes found as part of the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code

Join us for a full-day seminar focused on the significant changes introduced in the 2023 National Electrical Code® (NEC®), presented in alignment with the IAEI educational program and tailored for electrical professionals working in West Virginia. This course will provide a practical review of the most important revisions impacting design, installation, inspection, and enforcement of electrical systems.

Throughout the day, attendees will explore key updates across the Code, gain insight into the intent behind revised requirements, and discuss how those changes affect real-world applications in the field. The seminar is designed to help inspectors, contractors, electricians, engineers, designers, and other industry stakeholders build confidence in understanding and applying the 2023 NEC.

With a focus on usability, consistency, and improved safety, this seminar will break down major Code changes in a format that supports both learning and implementation. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of the new requirements and how they influence electrical work across the state of West Virginia.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this full-day seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify major changes introduced in the 2023 National Electrical Code® (NEC®) and recognize where those revisions affect everyday electrical work.
2. Explain the intent behind key Code changes and how those updates support safer electrical installations and enforcement.
3. Apply revised NEC requirements to the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical systems.
4. Compare select 2020 NEC and 2023 NEC requirements to better understand what has changed and what those changes mean in practice.
5. Interpret new and revised provisions in a manner that supports consistent Code application across a variety of occupancies and installation types.
6. Recognize changes affecting key stakeholders including electricians, inspectors, contractors, engineers, designers, and plan reviewers.
7. Evaluate common field conditions in light of the 2023 NEC and determine how revised requirements impact compliance decisions.
8. Improve Code-based decision-making by using examples and discussion to connect revised language with practical jobsite and inspection scenarios.

Key Logistics:

Lunch will be provided

IAEI CEU Credits will be emailed after the class to attendees. 7 CEU credits.

Brian Baughman

NEMA Midwest Technical Field Representative, Brian Baughman was hired in March 2023 and has over 20 years of experience in the electrical industry. Brian currently holds a Wisconsin State Master Electrician License, Wisconsin State Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, and Wisconsin State UDC-Electrical Inspector Certification. Prior to his tenure at NEMA, Brian was the Technical Applications Manager for Generac Power Systems Clean Energy Division and served as a committee member on NFPA 37, NFPA 70 (CMP-4), NFPA 78, NFPA 420, NFPA 1078, and the NFPA Professional Qualifications Correlating Committee. He is an industry recognized expert on energy storage systems, on-site power production sources, distributed energy resources, and advanced electrification technologies. Brian is a member of the IAEI, ICC, and NFPA and represents NEMA as an alternate on NFPA 70 CMP-4 and NFPA 70B.