Article 215: Feeders
Jun 1, 2007, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Last month, we looked at branch-circuit requirements in Art. 210. The next logical step up from the branch circuit is the feeder circuit. Thus, Art. 215,...
Eyes Wide Open
Jun 1, 2007, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
I just returned home from a visit to the great city of Boston. Although I didn't get to walk down The Freedom Trail or stop in The Paul Revere House,...
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...
What's Wrong Here?
Jun 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn't identify? Here's your chance to moonlight...
Code Quandaries
Jun 1, 2007, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
All questions and answers are based on the 2005 NEC. Q. Since the neutral is bonded to the case at the meter enclosure, do I still need to bond the neutral...
Code Quiz
May 29, 2007, By Steven Owen
What is the minimum size and metal thickness required for a junction box constructed of sheet steel, with one 4-inch RMC conduit (per wall) connected on opposite walls of the box (i.e., directly across from one another)?...
Code Q&A
May 29, 2007, By Mike Holt
Q. Can I install conductors from different panels in the same raceway?...
Code Quiz
May 14, 2007, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
May 14, 2007, By Mike Holt
Code Quiz
Apr 27, 2007, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
Apr 27, 2007, By Mike Holt
Code Quiz
Apr 13, 2007, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
Apr 13, 2007, By Mike Holt
Top 50 NEC Rules
Apr 13, 2007, By Mike Holt
Branch Circuits - Part One
Apr 1, 2007, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Article 210 contains the requirements for conductor sizing, conductor identification, overcurrent protection, and GFCI and AFCI protection of branch circuits....
What's Wrong Here?
Apr 1, 2007,
Code Quiz
Mar 27, 2007, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
Mar 27, 2007, By Mike Holt
Code Quiz
Mar 13, 2007, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
Mar 13, 2007, By Mike Holt
