Stumped by the Code?
May 1, 2006, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
All questions and answers are based on the 2005 NEC. Q. I have six 18-foot metal poles to install in a parking area. Is a ground rod required at each...
Power to the Pump
May 1, 2006, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
One of the principal NEC requirements for circuit protection is that you shut down the equipment rather than let supply conductors melt from overload....
Code Quiz
Apr 24, 2006, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
Apr 24, 2006, By Mike Holt
Code Quiz
Apr 11, 2006, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
Apr 11, 2006, By Mike Holt
Exploring Requirements for Information Technology Equipment
Apr 1, 2006, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
If you've ever seen a shutoff switch located just outside an information technology (IT) room, you may have wondered who in their right mind would install...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Apr 1, 2006, 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...
Code Quiz
Mar 26, 2006, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
Mar 26, 2006, By Mike Holt
Code Quiz
Mar 12, 2006, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
Mar 12, 2006, By Mike Holt
What's Wrong Here?
Mar 12, 2006, By Joe Tedesco
Hint: Is this a new type of splice box?...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Mar 1, 2006, 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...
Applying Article 525 in Amusement Venues
Mar 1, 2006, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
If you do electrical work with temporary events, you obviously need to understand Article 525, which covers the installation of portable wiring and equipment...
Stumped by the Code?
Mar 1, 2006, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
All questions and answers are based on the 2005 NEC. Q. When wiring a circuit breaker, does the Code require supply conductors to terminate to the top...
Code Quiz
Feb 26, 2006, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
Feb 26, 2006, By Mike Holt
What's Wrong Here?
Feb 26, 2006, By Joe Tedesco
Hint: Use your nose to help sniff out this violation....
Code Quiz
Feb 11, 2006, By Steven Owen




























