Code Q&A
Nov 7, 2005, By Mike Holt
Q. A fellow electrician told me if I were to wire an aboveground storable pool pump motor for 240V operation, the receptacle outlet would need to be located 10 feet from the pool. I thought five feet was the minimum. Who’s right?...
Code Quandaries
Nov 1, 2005, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Q. A new exception was added to 250.50 in the 2005 NEC, which states that concrete-encased electrodes are not required for existing buildings or structures where the conductive steel reinforcing bars aren't accessible without disturbing the concrete. Why was this exception added to the 2005 NEC, and what does this all mean?...
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Oct 24, 2005, By Mike Holt
Q. How close can I run underground service conductors in a raceway to an outdoor pool?...
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Oct 7, 2005, By Mike Holt
Code Quandaries
Oct 1, 2005, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
All questions and answers are based on the 2005 NEC. Q. Can a 15A, 125V receptacle be located above a suspended ceiling? A. Sure. Receptacles are permitted...
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Sep 23, 2005, By Mike Holt
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Stumped by the Code?
Sep 1, 2005, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
All questions and answers are based on the 2005 NEC. Q. Where are hospital-grade receptacles required? A. Receptacles for inpatient sleeping beds or procedure...
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Aug 23, 2005, By Mike Holt
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Aug 8, 2005, By Mike Holt
Stumped by the Code?
Aug 1, 2005, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
All questions and answers are based on the 2005 edition of the NEC. Q. Where must the system-bonding jumper at a transformer be installed? A. The metal...
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Code Quandaries
Mar 1, 2005, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Q. What is the maximum number of 15A or 20A, 125V receptacle outlets permitted on a 20A, 120V general-purpose branch circuit in a commercial occupancy?...
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