|  | | | | | Article 430 is definitely one of the National Electrical Code’s largest, most confusing, and intimidating articles because it contains complex terms and technical requirements utilized by seasoned electricians. Typically, the electricians who work within the guidelines of Art. 430 have an intermediate to mastery level of using the NEC. |
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| | Advertisement | Are you an electrician interested in EV charging stations? Find out how GBC’s online EV Technician training program can equip you with the skills to get started & become an EV specialist. Join our free EV webinar Thurs. Feb. @1pm EST |
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| | | In this episode of “EC&M Tech Talks,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, reviews the installation requirements for generators in Art. 445 of the National Electrical Code. However, there is much more in the NEC to installing a generator than what is in Art. 445. The application of the g... |
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| | | Arc flash incidents represent a significant risk to personnel, system performance, and company reputation. System owners by law are required to be actively involved in risk management, and accountability is not excused due to ignorance of the standards. NFPA 70E specifies safety training every three years and arc flash study updates every five year... |
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| | | Here's a look at which states in the country are experiencing a construction boom of the most new homes. |
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| | | Energy efficiency rebates can significantly improve the ROI of commercial and industrial lighting projects, but determining which products qualify for your local efficiency program’s incentives can be complicated and time-consuming. Project planners and designers can simplify this process by accessing the DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) Qualified P... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Section 210.52 provides rules for dwelling unit receptacle outlets. The receptacles required by this section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is located within _____. |
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| | | While electricians typically do not work with belay devices or even climbing ropes, most electricians work at elevation and use something similar: a harness and lanyard. The air traffic concept is a good one to keep in mind. You want to avoid an unplanned (and fatal) landing. Part of doing this is to check your harness and lanyard before use. Here ... |
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| | | Electrical inspectors identify which mistakes electrical professionals tend to make the most when it comes to the National Electrical Code. This article will review 10 of the top-cited violations from around the country based on feedback from electrical inspectors. In many instances, these violations are consistent in many regions. |
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| | | In Episode 8 of “EC&M Asks,” our subject matter expert Tommy Northcott, P.E., a senior power engineer and branch manager for Jacobs Technology, Inc., answers more reader-submitted questions regarding arc flash PPE, safety precautions, and determining the arc flash hazard for DC systems. |
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| | | It’s no secret that EC&M readers can't get enough of NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc's Moving Violations videos. So, we decided to compile some of the “best of the worst” installations he has run across featuring incredibly wacky — and downright dangerous — lighting jobs gone wrong. |
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| | | he construction industry had 413,000 job openings in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 82... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Section 210.52 provides rules for dwelling unit receptacle outlets. The receptacles required by this section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is located within _____. |
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| | | According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ladder deaths accounted for 161 on-the-job fatalities in 2020, the most recent year for which statistics are available. That same year, there were 22,710 ladder-related workplace injuries, an injury stat that has remained relatively constant over the previous several years. ALI believes ladder accid... |
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| | | The National Electrical Code (NEC) updates every three years and it's important for electrical professionals to stay on top of the changes in each Code cycle. That's why EC&M has teamed up with longstanding NEC Consultant Mike Holt to update our readers on the key changes made during the latest Code cycle. |
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| | | One of the most essential Chapter 3 wiring methods for residential electricians in the National Electrical Code (NEC) is service entrance (SE) cable. Its primary purpose is to be used as a “main” feeder for the (building or premises) aerial service drop or underground feeder connection to dwelling units. This cable transports power from the utility... |
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| | | Large circuit breakers in service today at industrial and commercial facilities come in many shapes, sizes, configurations, and voltage ratings, with the primary purpose of protecting electrical power circuits 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Understanding the types (and importantly the risks) of these watchdogs of the industry is essential for t... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. At circuses and carnivals, all equipment to be grounded shall be connected to a(n) _____ conductor of a type recognized by 250.118. |
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| | | Now through Feb. 17, eligible nonprofit organizations that help place women in skilled positions are encouraged to apply for the spring 2023 grants as part of Carhartt's ongoing commitment to strengthening and diversifying America’s workforce. Recipients will be announced in early March ahead of International Women’s Day as part of Carhartt’s large... |
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| | | In episode 16, Russ and Ellen discuss different interpretations of how to determine which piping systems need to be bonded to the common grounding electrode conductor. |
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| | | In Episode 19, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses how ongoing supply chain issues continue to plague the electrical industry with Don Leavens, vice president and chief economist at NEMA; Madeleine Bugel, senior manager of trade and international government relations at NEMA; and Chris Sokoll, president of Disc Corp. |
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| | | In Episode 7 of “EC&M Asks,” a new video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert covers audience questions about electrical personal protective equipment (PPE) requirement... |
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| | | Take this quiz about the 2023 NEC and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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