National Electrical Code Basics


Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers, Oh My! 

May 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Don’t be intimidated by the largest chapter of the NEC...

Installation and operation of optional standby systems 

Apr 23, 2004, By Mike Holt

With last year’s blackout still lingering on the minds of many, the use of optional standby power systems is worth a closer look. ...

Cords and Fixture Wires 

Apr 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Correctly applying the requirements of Art. 400 and 402 can prevent serious problems...

Art. 300: Wiring Methods 

Mar 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

After a small engine plant began experiencing severe power quality problems and the subsequent investigation showed the wireways weren't electrically...

Art. 240: Overcurrent Protection 

Feb 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Art. 240: Overcurrent Protection...

Tune In to the Requirements of Art. 820 

Dec 1, 2003, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Tune In to the Requirements of Art. 820...

Speak the Same Language and Avoid Trouble 

Oct 1, 2003, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Speak the Same Language and Avoid Trouble...

Make Your Next Optical Fiber Installation Shine 

Sep 1, 2003, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Make Your Next Optical Fiber Installation Shine...

Fire Alarm Signaling Systems 

Aug 1, 2003, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Fire Alarm Signaling Systems...

Making Temporary Installations Safe for All Trades 

May 1, 2003, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Making Temporary Installations Safe for All Trades...

Navigating the NEC's Rules for Bodies of Water 

Mar 1, 2003, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Navigating the NEC's Rules for Bodies of Water...

Preventing Fires at the Gas Pump 

Feb 1, 2003, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Preventing Fires at the Gas Pump...

Wiring Commercial Garages and Repair and Storage Facilities 

Jan 1, 2003, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Wiring Commercial Garages and Repair and Storage Facilities...

Separate the Arresters From the Suppressors 

Oct 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Separate the Arresters From the Suppressors...

Prevent Shocks in Your Communications 

Sep 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Prevent Shocks in Your Communications...

Understanding the Rules for Feeder Taps 

Jun 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Understanding the Rules for Feeder Taps...

Application Guidelines for Service Conductors 

May 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Application Guidelines for Service Conductors...

Addressing Arc Faults in the 2002 NEC 

Apr 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Addressing Arc Faults in the 2002 NEC...

NEC requirements for ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) 

Mar 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

NEC Updates Make Rules for GFCIs More Inclusive...

Adequate Workspace Keeps Electricians Safe 

Feb 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Adequate Workspace Keeps Electricians Safe...

Splices and Terminations of Conductors 

Jan 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Splices and Terminations of Conductors...

Determining Working Clearances 

Aug 1, 2001, By James Stallcup, Sr., NEC Consultant

Determining Working Clearances...

Designing a Pumped-Up Power System 

May 1, 2001, By James Stallcup, Sr., NEC Consultant

Designing a Pumped-Up Power System...

Pumping Up Power to Oil-Well Units 

Apr 1, 2001, By James Stallcup, Sr., NEC & OSHA Consultant

Pumping Up Power to Oil-Well Units...

Installing Custom-Made Equipment Correctly 

Feb 1, 2001, By James Stallcup

Installing Custom-Made Equipment Correctly...

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