CodeWatch - Apr 11th, 2024
 
 
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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: A switchboard heater?
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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question from Mike Holt. Expansion fittings for underground runs of direct buried PVC conduit emerging from the ground shall be provided above grade when required to compensate for _____.
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Fill in the blank. Switching devices shall be at least _____ horizontally from the inside walls of a pool unless separated from the pool by a solid fence, wall, or other permanent barrier.
In Episode 43 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting highlight some of the most popular technical content we’ve been running recently, but this time brought to you in audio-only form. This week, we’re featuring subject matter expert Don Kiper, who addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about electrical...
Do you know an up-and-coming young electrical professional who has shown extraordinary results on the job? If so, nominate them for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 15.
In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc talk about Sec. 314.22 as it relates to guidelines for surface extensions and how installations of this nature can ultimately go south.
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Where is Russ supposed to stand? This episode of Moving Violations looks at a basement installation that is in clear violation of Sec. 110.26(A). Watch now to see the Code violation for yourself.
Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question. An additional service is permitted when the capacity requirements exceed ___________ amps at a supply voltage of 1,000V or less.