Branch Circuits – Part 2
Feb 23, 2011, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
The ins and outs of branch circuit installations ...
What’s Wrong Here?
Jan 25, 2011, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant
Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...
Illustrated Catastrophes, January 2011
Jan 24, 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?
Jan 24, 2011, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered...
Branch Circuits – Part 1
Jan 24, 2011, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
The ins and outs of branch circuit installations...
What’s Wrong Here?
Dec 20, 2010, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant
Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Dec 20, 2010, 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....
NEC Guidelines on Commercial Garages
Dec 20, 2010, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Requirements for commercial garages per the National Electrical Code...
Stumped by the Code?
Dec 20, 2010, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered...
Christmas in November
Nov 23, 2010, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Understanding the most important Code changes in the 2011 change cycle...
A Debate in the Deep End
Nov 23, 2010, By Tom Zind, Freelance Writer
Industry experts weigh the wire mesh grid vs. single-wire approach to suppressing stray voltage around pools...
2011 National Electrical Code Changes
Nov 23, 2010, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant, with introduction by EC&M staff
Top 25 changes to the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC)...
Solar Photovoltaic Systems — Part 2
Oct 20, 2010, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Part 2 on Applying the electrical requirements in Art. 690 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for photovoltaic systems...
Stumped by the Code?
Sep 27, 2010, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered...
Solar Photovoltaic Systems — Part 1
Sep 27, 2010, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Applying the electrical requirements in Art. 690 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for photovoltaic systems...
The Basics of Temporary Installations
Aug 1, 2010, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Avoiding NEC Code violations in temporary installations...
Code Quandaries
Jul 1, 2010, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered. All questions and answers are based on the 2008 NEC...
Switchboards and Panels
Jul 1, 2010, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Understanding the requirements for switchboards and panelboards in Article 408...
Pushing for Safer Work Practices
Jun 1, 2010, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Overview of proposed changes to the 2012 edition of NFPA 70E, “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace”...
LEDs' Dirty Little Secrets
May 1, 2010, By Steven Bellwoar, Colonial Electric Supply and Paul Hammelef, Colonial Major Projects
Inside the obstacles for electrical contractors installing light-emitting diode (LED) technology...
