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The 2011 NEC and Information Technology Equipment

Mar 1, 2012 12:31 PM, By Stephen W. McCluer, APC by Schneider Electric, and Dr. Stanley Kaufman, CableSafe, Inc. and the Communications Cable & Connectivity Association

Understanding changes to the 2011 National Electrical Code for information technology spaces per Article 645...


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Code Quiz

May 10, 2012 12:29 PM, By Steven Owen, National Code Seminars

When installing a shielded cable or a twisted pair cable in a Class I, Division 1 location where a cable seal is required, when is it not required to remove the shielding material or separate the twisted pairs of those type cables?...


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Code Q&A

May 24, 2012 10:42 AM, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Q. What labeling does the Code require in regard to arc flash hazard warning?...


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Illustrated Code Catastrophes, May 2012 

May 21, 2012, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

More Code catastrophes uncovered and corrected in these faulty installations...

Stumped by the Code? May 2012 

May 1, 2012, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered...

Special Occupancies and the NEC 

May 1, 2012, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Moving Violations 22, by Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant EC&M Magazine 

Apr 19, 2012, 

Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant for EC&M Magazine provides an example of a service drop lane on a roof, reviews Article 230 Section 24. ...

Code Quiz 

Apr 19, 2012, By Steven Owen, National Code Seminars

Thermal insulation shall not be installed above a recessed luminaire or with 3 inches of the recessed luminaires' enclosure, wiring compartment, ballast, transformer, LED driver, or power supply, unless the luminaire is identified as ______ ?...

Code Q&A 

Apr 19, 2012, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Q. Is AFCI protection required in hotel guest rooms?

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What's Wrong Here? 

Apr 19, 2012, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

Hint: Old and confused...

What's Wrong Here? 

Apr 5, 2012, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

Hint: Installer should go back to school...

Code Quiz 

Apr 5, 2012, By Steven Owen, National Code Seminars

Which of the following ballasts are required to have thermal protection?...

The 2011 NEC and Information Technology Equipment 

Mar 1, 2012, By Stephen W. McCluer, APC by Schneider Electric, and Dr. Stanley Kaufman, CableSafe, Inc. and the Communications Cable & Connectivity Association

Understanding changes to the 2011 National Electrical Code for information technology spaces per Article 645...

What's Wrong Here? October 2011 

Oct 24, 2011, 

How well do you know the Code? ...

NEC Code Violations Videos 

Aug 19, 2011, Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief

Moving Violations videos shows real-life Code infractions caught on tape...

Wiring Methods for Hazardous Locations 

Aug 19, 2011, David Herres, Master Electrician

NEC guidelines for electrical contractors working in hazardous locations...

Illustrated Catastrophes 

Jun 22, 2011, 

As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without criticizing anyone or any product, the following scenarios present us with serious safety questions...

Stumped by the Code? 

Jun 21, 2011, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered...

Grounding and Bonding — Part 1 

Jun 21, 2011, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

New 2011 NEC revisions clear up confusion between bonding and grounding...

How to Use Chapter 9 in Your Next Design 

May 24, 2011, By W. A. “Al” Werning, Freelance Writer

Tips on how to determine proper raceway size...

Illustrated Catastrophes 

May 23, 2011, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without criticizing anyone or any product, the following scenarios present us with serious safety questions...

Stumped by the Code? 

May 23, 2011, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered...

Updated Requirements for Services and Overcurrent Protection 

May 23, 2011, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Understanding the revisions in NEC Article 230...

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