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Jan 1, 2004, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Can you spot the Code violations?...

What's Wrong Here? 

Dec 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Hint: Has anyone seen an exit sign? How are you supposed to get out of this parking garage?...

What's Wrong Here? 

Nov 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Can you spot the Code violations?...

What's Wrong Here? 

Oct 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Hint: As the main bonding jumper (the green screw) in this load side subpanel shows, the ends don't always justify the means....

What's Wrong Here? 

Sep 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

What's Wrong Here? 

Aug 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Hint: This extension cord (upper left) is used in the summer for a fan to keep this building cool....

What's Wrong Here? 

Jun 10, 2003, 

Click here to see why this installation violates NEC® requirements.
Hint: Is this installation built to scale?...

What's Wrong Here? 

Jun 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

How well do you know the Code?...

Code Corner: What's Wrong Here? 

May 30, 2003, 

How well do you know the Code? Can you spot violations that the original installer either ignored or couldn't identify himself? Our NEC meister Joe Tedesco...

What's Wrong Here? 

May 19, 2003, 

Hint: This keyless lampholder was discovered in the electrical equipment room of an 18-story office building.
Click here for the answer....

What's Wrong Here? 

May 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Hint: This flexible cord assembly supplies temporary stage equipment in the ballroom of a major New Orleans hotel....

What's Wrong Here? (Online Exclusive) 

Apr 1, 2003, Joe Tedesco

Look inside to see why this installation violates NEC® requirements....

What's Wrong Here? (Online Exclusive, May 30) 

Apr 1, 2003, 

What's wrong with this photo? Click on the headline to find the answer....

What's Wrong Here? 

Apr 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

These two receptacles serve clothes dryers located in a hotel laundry room....

What's Wrong Here? 

Mar 14, 2003, Joe Tedesco

How well do you know the Code?...

What's Wrong Here? 

Mar 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Nonexistent connector continuity may lead to further grounding problems....

What's Wrong Here? 

Feb 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco

Can you spot the Code violation?...

What's Wrong Here? 

Feb 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

These two coupled raceways were located on a building's rooftop....

What's Wrong Here? 

Jan 1, 2003, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

These mechanical fittings and hardware connect bare equipment grounding conductors. This was found on a show-and-tell table in a hardware store....

What's Wrong Here? 

Dec 1, 2002, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

This smaller conduit body (LB fitting) was installed so a supply could run to a piece of electrical equipment near a cabana in a hotel....

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