6 Ceu’s Fire Pump Electrical Systems, Understanding NEC Article 695

Fire Pump Electrical Systems, Understanding NEC Article 695

Attend this program at our school or as a Live interactive Webinar from your location.

This 6-hour program covers the following topics:

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course participants will be able to:

1. Explain the purpose and importance of fire pump electrical systems in life safety protection.
2. Identify the scope and requirements of NEC Article 695.
3. Describe the power supply requirements for electric motor-driven fire pumps.
4. Determine proper conductor sizing for fire pump circuits.
5. Understand overcurrent protection rules specific to fire pump installations.
6. Identify approved wiring methods and installation requirements.
7. Explain the function and requirements of fire pump controllers.
8. Understand transfer switch requirements for fire pump systems.
9. Recognize common installation errors and code violations.
10. Apply NEC Article 695 requirements to real-world installation scenarios.

Course Description

Fire pump systems play a critical role in life safety by ensuring that adequate water pressure is available during a fire emergency. Because of their importance, fire pump electrical installations must meet strict requirements to ensure reliability, durability, and uninterrupted operation during emergency conditions.

This 6-hour continuing education course provides electricians with a comprehensive review of Article 695 – Fire Pumps in the NFPA 70: National Electrical Code. Participants will learn the code requirements governing power sources, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, transfer equipment, controllers, and installation practices for fire pump systems.

The course combines NEC code analysis with real-world installation examples, diagrams, and troubleshooting scenarios to help electricians understand the unique electrical demands of fire pump systems. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring code compliance while maintaining system reliability and life-safety performance.

By the end of the course, electricians will have a clear understanding of the NEC requirements for fire pump circuits and how to properly install and maintain these critical systems.

Instructor:

Shawn Gianella is a former multi tradesman who owned his service and contracting business for close to 3
Decades. He was one of the youngest Electrical Inspectors in the State at the time. He started teaching in the 80’s
and 90’s part time in public and private VoTechs. He emphasized the proper training of new workers and
apprentices as a consultant for a trade publication in the early 90’s. He instructs with old timer solid methods in
keeping one’s mind open and not just as someone writing on how to improve business that never spent a day in the
trades.d a live webinar: NJ Approved Instructor # 103

Webinar Information: If you are attending via Live Webinar: please read requirements below: this is NOT a taped class

You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e. Zoom).
To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone and webcam as well as the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
Instructors may call on participants.
To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.

Webinar invitations are emailed to registered students approximately one day prior to the class.

Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course for those attending as a Li