| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: A retro receptacle installation. |
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| | | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question from Mike Holt. Fill in the blank. Except as provided in Sec. 250.122(F)(2)(c) for raceway or cable tray installations, the equipment grounding conductor in each multiconductor cable shall be sized in accordance with Sec. 250.122 based on the _____. |
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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 dives into the new Code section, Sec. 700.11, which addresses technologies like PoE and other emergency lighting systems that use Class 2 power. |
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| | | | Whether you are an industry veteran or a DIYer out over your skis, you'll have to grapple with the National Electrical Code (NEC) if you want to install an energy storage system (ESS). More specifically, you’ll have to grapple (metaphorically, of course) with your local electrical inspector. In the world of solar and battery storage, the NEC is king... |
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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: Handle-tie hiccup... |
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| Employers are set to face new federal guidelines on classifying their workforce, a change that could have an outsized impact on construction contractors. As of March 11, 2024, to be in accord with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) businesses will have to follow a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule outlining a new set of criteria for determining ... |
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| In this episode, Russ spots an EMT on a ceiling without any clips or support. This complete lack of support is a clear violation of Sec. 358.30. |
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| | | When it comes to memorable Code revision cycles, this edition will be remembered for making the NEC an easier document to use. Here’s a look at the top 25 revisions. |
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| In Episode 35 of EC&M Tech Talk, Electrical Trainer Randy Barnett covers seven topics to help understand some of the more confusing terms we often run into in the NEC, including Art. 100 definitions, voltage levels, cables, circuit breakers, fuses, classes of circuits, and grounding. |
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| The construction industry is facing a perfect storm in the labor arena. Not only is it harder to find workers, but employers are having to pay those they do hire – many underqualified – steadily higher wages. And to top it off, they’re squeezing less productivity out of that labor. |
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