Illustrated National Electrical Code (NEC) Catastrophes
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.
All references are based on the 2008 NEC.
Illustrated Catastrophes
Jan 1, 2010, By Brian J. McPartland, NEC Consultant
Whoever performed this installation must not have even known that the NEC has rules for temporary wiring....
Illustrated Catastrophes
Dec 1, 2009, By Brian J. McPartland, NEC Consultant
More Code catastrophes uncovered and corrected in these faulty installations ...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Nov 1, 2009, By Brian J. McPartland, NEC Consultant
Illustrated National Electrical Code (NEC) Catastrophes...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Oct 1, 2009, By Brian J. McPartland, NEC Consultant
More Code catastrophes uncovered and corrected in these faulty installations...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Sep 1, 2009, By Brian J. McPartland, NEC Consultant
These two installation photos were contributed by Pierre Belarge, president of Electrical Training Solutions in Elmsford, N.Y. Belarge, who is an International...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Nov 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC)....
Illustrated Catastrophes
Oct 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Sep 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC)....
Illustrated Catastrophes
Aug 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
Alan Christofk, a superintendent with Gephart Electrical Construction in Stillwater, Minn., found this unique installation at a gas station...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Jul 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC)....
Illustrated Catastrophes
Jun 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
Gary Parker, P.E., Burns & McDonnell, Centennial, Colo., found a circuit breaker panel installation that's gone through a few changes that do not comply with the NEC....
Illustrated Catastrophes
May 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Apr 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Mar 1, 2008, Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Feb 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Dec 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Nov 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Oct 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Sep 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Aug 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Jun 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
May 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Apr 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Mar 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Jan 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
