ELT 206 - Commercial Wire

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Electrical

Description:

This course provides an overview of commercial wiring. It includes the understanding of electrical power needs and distribution requirements for a typical commercial facility. The course stresses the application of main power components to support calculations necessary to have a safe and efficient commercial installation. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate the application of commercial building plans and specifications and interpret electrical symbols; Demonstrate an understanding of installation requirements for commercial wiring; Compute the lighting watts per square foot for a commercial building; Identify types of lighting fixtures used in commercial work; Demonstrate knowledge of transformers, disconnecting devices, service entrances and metering configuration in a commercial building; Calculate loads for a retail store, office building, and both single and multi-family residences.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ELT 116

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2009 - 08/14/2016 

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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