COURSE OVERVIEW:

The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) is the governing standard for the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of electric supply and communication lines. This course provides a technical overview of the NESC (ANSI C2) requirements, focusing on the protection of the public and utility workers during the construction and operation of overhead and underground systems. Participants will explore the legal and technical boundaries that define "Compliant" utility infrastructure.

The scope of this training addresses the core sections of the code, including grounding rules, overhead line clearances, and the structural integrity of utility poles. It covers the technical nuances of "Joint-Use" facilities, where power and communication lines share the same right-of-way, and the specific requirements for substation security and access control. The curriculum provides a detailed focus on the "Minimum Clearances" required for buildings, roads, and waterways, ensuring that participants can design and audit systems to prevent accidental contact.

Coverage includes the implementation of the NESC’s "Work Rules" for personnel, including the use of protective equipment and the establishment of safe approach distances. Attendees will learn to interpret "Strength and Loading" requirements for various environmental conditions (Ice, Wind, and Temperature) and to conduct site safety audits for NESC compliance. By combining regulatory theory with practical infrastructure analysis, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to navigate the complexities of the national safety mandate.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the purpose, scope, and application of the NESC (ANSI C2).
• Differentiate between the NESC (Utility) and the NEC (Premises).
• Identify the "Grounding" requirements for utility supply systems.
• Calculate "Minimum Vertical Clearances" for overhead lines.
• Determine "Horizontal Clearances" for buildings and structures.
• Apply NESC "Strength and Loading" rules for various weather zones.
• Identify the requirements for "Joint-Use" of utility poles.
• Explain the safety requirements for "Underground" (Part 3) installations.
• Implement NESC "Work Rules" (Part 4) for employee safety.
• Design substation enclosures and barriers for "Public Safety."
• Conduct "NESC Compliance Audits" on existing utility assets.
• Document "Safety Violations" and develop "Corrective Action Plans."

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Utility Engineers, Safety Officers, Project Managers, Linemen, and Construction Supervisors working on utility-scale systems.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.