The NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) is one of the most important documents that an electric utility can have and adhere to. It frames the safety boundaries for maintenance, construction and design. It also provides a rich source of years of evolving knowledge that represents a practical set of rules that are now updated every five years. These rules and tables have been developed for the safety of the public, utility employees, and the safe operation of the equipment itself. This presentation will include some highlights of the 2007 NESC changes and point out some often overlooked rules from the Code.
Christopher Lee Brooks, P. E., is a Senior Consultant for the Power System Services Division of S&C Electric Company and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. His current project work includes national and international involvement in a broad mix of power engineering projects from wind farm engineering to funded R and D. He is also a sought-after speaker on the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and teaches both one-day and two-day seminars on the Code. He is a recognized consultant and instructor on distribution line design and distribution planning in general.
Chris has over 25 years experience in the electrical power industry and has a rich background in T&D management, engineering, research, planning, design, consulting and training, both domestically and internationally. He also has experience in the design and manufacture of large power transformers. Chris spent much of his career with Westinghouse Electric Corporation and ABB. He was also the engineering manager for a rural electric cooperative utility and a director of engineering for a consulting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, prior to joining S&C. Mr. Brooks has over 25 technical publications and is a registered professional engineer in over ten states.
| Location | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bar Association | 11:30 AM | Social | |
| 321 South Plymouth Court | 12:00 PM | Lunch (optional) | |
| (near Jackson & Dearborn) | 12:00 PM | Presentation | |
| Chicago, IL 60604 | 1:00 PM | Adjourn | |
| 312-554-2000 |
Lunch tickets can be purchased in the lobby bookstore for $13.