| | | | | | In this episode, Russ looks at two installations with several problems. First, there is a box that is not weatherproof and violates Sec. 314.15. Also, there are no clips on the EMT or rigid PVC conduit, which violates Sec. 358.30 and Sec. 352.30. Finally, the run of conduit lacks any expansion fitting, which is another issue that needs to be addressed... |
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| | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question. What is the largest size intermediate metal conduit permitted by the NEC? |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss the confusion that comes up when connecting metal faceplates to an effective ground-fault path specifically in health care settings, which means interpreting the requirements of Sec. 517.13. |
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| | | Is that installation for real? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. We present the “best of the worst” What's Wrong Here photos from 2023. Read each hint, and then click the next slide to read the analysis from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc on each Code violation. |
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| | | The end of the year is right around the corner. To celebrate, we are highlighting six of our most memorable articles from 2023. These articles cover a wide variety of topics from some of our favorite subject matter experts, including Tommy Northcott, Randy Barnett, Harold De Loach, and more. |
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| | | This is another X/Code because plumbers (and other trades) often place their equipment inside the electrical equipment’s dedicated space, which might not be a code violation for them, but it is a violation of the NEC, and in this case also the plumbing code. |
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| | | 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 as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else's work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the specific Code violation(s) in this photo? Hint: Poor placement of... |
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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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| | | 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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| | | 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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| | | 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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| | | 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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