| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Which way is up? |
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| | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging Q&A from Code Consultant Mike Holt. What is the minimum bending radius of MC cable? |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Foyers with an area greater than _____ sq ft shall have a receptacle located in each wall space 3 ft or more in width unbroken by doorways, windows next to doors that extend to the floor, and similar openings. |
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| | | Wiring serving patient care spaces of healthcare facilities must comply with the requirements of Sec. 517.13(A) and (B). Section 517.13(A) requires branch circuits to be installed in a metal raceway system or a cable having a metallic armor or sheath assembly. The metal raceway system, metallic cable armor, or sheath assembly must itself qualify as... |
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| | | See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc. Take a closer look at two common violations. One if NM cables in unfinished basements and the other involves using a raceway to support a bundle of cables. |
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| | | A general philosophy for most electrical installations is to provide circuit protection that will disconnect power before allowing the conductors to overheat and become damaged. Article 695 departs from this philosophy. |
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| | | Answering your NEC questions. Test your NEC knowledge with these questions from NEC Consultant Mike Holt regarding Code requirements for MC cable. |
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| | | NEC Art. 500 provides the foundation for understanding and applying Arts. 501, 502, and 503, a series devoted to hazardous locations. It also provides the general requirements for these locations. That is, if a rule appears in Art. 500, then it applies to all installations covered by those three Articles. |
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| | | Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Expert Russ LeBlanc discuss some of the most significant changes to the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code. This episode looks at revisions made to Sec. 706.7, which involves energy storage systems or ESSs. Listen now for a quick lesson on what this equipment is and why it’s becoming more popular. |
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| | | The holiday season has arrvied! To help you celebrate, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual list of products that any electrical professional would love to receive this holiday season. Click through the slides to see what Mike feels would make a great gift to unwrap this year. |
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| | | December has arrived, and the holidays are almost here. If you need some gift ideas for the electrical professional in your life, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual wish list of the latest and greatest products. Click through the slides to see what Mike feels would make a great gift to unwrap this year. |
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| | | In Episode 35, Tommy Northcott addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about all things arc flash, including the common concern over how to deal instances when the arc flash study and posted stickers are out of date, and more. |
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| | | Take this quiz about holiday electrical fire facts and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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