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
Disregarding the Exceptions in 225.32, when are you not required to install a disconnecting means for a building or structure at the building or structure?...
Code Q&A
Mar 26, 2006, By Mike Holt
Code Quiz Correction
Mar 12, 2006, By Steven Owen
The answer to the question below, shown in the March 13 issue of CodeWatch, was incorrectly shown as: A) fire alarm systems. In retrospect, I should have added a fifth option, which read as follows: E) none of the above. This would be the correct answer in this case....
Code Q&A
Mar 12, 2006, By Mike Holt
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...
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...
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...
Code Quiz
Feb 26, 2006, By Steven Owen
With respect to a solar photovoltaic system, a disconnecting means is required to disconnect all current-carrying conductors of a photovoltaic power source from all other conductors in a building or other structure. A switch or circuit breaker shall not be installed in a grounded conductor unless...
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
What is the maximum number of overcurrent devices permitted in a lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboard? What is the maximum number of overcurrent devices permitted in a power distribution unit (PDU) of an information technology system?...
Code Q&A
Feb 11, 2006, By Mike Holt
Illustrated Catastrophes
Feb 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 Quandaries
Feb 1, 2006, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
All questions and answers are based on the 2005 NEC. Q. Is GFCI protection required for a 15A or 20A, 125V receptacle that is located within 6 feet of...
Class and Division: Don't Break Rank on Your Next Installation
Feb 1, 2006, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
What exactly is a Class I location? Can you define it, or better yet, easily identify it in the field? You have a Class I location any time enough flammable...
Code Quiz
Jan 25, 2006, By Steven Owen
When installing a grid structure at a dwelling unit swimming pool, the equipotential bonding grid shall cover the contour of the pool and the pool deck...
Code Q&A
Jan 25, 2006, By Mike Holt






























