Understanding Low Voltage DC Systems: The Role of IAEI in Safe Electrical Installations

1. IAEI International Low Voltage DC Workshop Presented by: David Clements

2. IAEI - Who are we?

3. The IAEI Mission The IAEI Mission • To promote safe electrical installations though education, certification of inspectors, advocacy, partnerships, and support of Electrical Codes and Standards development.

4. IAEI Key Objectives • Promotion of uniform application and understanding of Codes • Representation of Electrical Inspectors • Collection and dissemination of information related to safe use of electricity

5. IAEI Key Objectives • Formulation of standards for the safe installation and use of electrical materials, devices and products • Cooperation among inspectors, the electrical industry and the public

6. Engaging The AHJ The Role of IAEI

7. Educated Education • Teaching effective study and use of the Code • Ensuring proper application of the Code through certification

8. Networking Networking • Electrical code & safety promotion • Education / Information source • IAEI news magazine / IAEI Website • Local / Regional / National meetings • Inspector representation on code panels

9. Informed Information • Promoting uniform application and • interpretation of Code rules and Standards • Providing information on changes to the Coderules and Standards

10. Current Training Materials

11. Experienced Application • Using inspections to your advantage! • Building important working relationships • Promoting Communication and Education • Encouraging the team approach

12. Low Voltage DC Present Applications

13. Low Voltage DC • Transportation • Life Safety • Communication • Energy Generation

14. Low Voltage DC Technology • Electric Vehicles • Electric vehicle charging equipment • Photovoltaics • Luminaires • Signage • Communication

15. IAEI Education and the AHJ • Understanding Low Voltage DC systems • Education and training for these systems • Information on new requirements and • equipment for Low Voltage DC wiring • and systems • Low voltage DC and local regulations

16. Engaging The AHJ Use inspections to your advantage! Build important working relationships Communicate and educate Encourage a team approach

17. Engaging The AHJ Use inspections to your advantage! Build important working relationships Communicate and educate Encourage a team approach

19. What is the role of the AHJ? • Issuing of Permits • Inspecting for compliance to NEC and other local standards and regulations • Ensuring equipment is listed or approved • Passing or failing installations • Working with the installer to ensure safe • installation for end user (customer)

20. How will IAEI support you? • Direct involvement in the development of • new Code rules for LVDC systems • Build consistency in understanding of how • the Codewill be applied to LVDC systems • and their installation • Develop an increased awareness of local • Code issues and their solutions

21. How will IAEI support you? • Develop a clear understanding of any local • electrical code requirements that might amend • or impact the NEC requirements • Work with the certification agencies that are • related to listed and approved equipment • Provide training and educational materials • on LVDC systems

23. IAEI International Thank You for Attending!