Violations

Illustrated Code Catastrophes: Secs. 300.15, 410.23, 394.10, 394.12(5)

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:06:00 +0000

By Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant

More Code catastrophes uncovered and corrected in these faulty installations

Moving Violations Video No. 47, by Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant: Improper Cables & Junction Boxes

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:45:00 +0000

In this episode, Russ LeBlanc finds a sloppy installation of cables and a junction box. The installer violated at least two sections of the 2011 NEC (314.23 and 300.11) by using tape to mount a junction box and zip ties to hold cables to conduit.

Moving Violations Video No. 46, by Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant: Improperly Mounted Luminaire

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:45:00 +0000

In this episode, Russ LeBlanc runs across an improperly mounted fluorescent luminaire in a high traffic area. This is a violation of Section 410.30(A) of the 2011 NEC.

Illustrated Code Catastrophes: 314.29, 300.11(B), 820.133(B), 820.100(A)(6), 590.4(C), 590.3(D), 300.3(A), 430.109, and 430.109(C)

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:30:00 +0000

By Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant

All references are based on the 2011 edition of the NEC

Moving Violations Video No. 45, by Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant: Emergency Battery Pack Unit

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:45:00 +0000

In this episode, Russ LeBlanc finds an emergency battery pack unit with an interesting wiring connection. Flexible cord was used as a permanent wiring method, which is a violation of the rules of Art. 400.

Moving Violations Video No. 44, by Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant: White Insulated Wire

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:07:00 +0000

In this episode, Russ identifies a violation of Section 200.7(C)(1) of the NEC. This white insulated wire has not been properly re-identified as a current carrying conductor.

Illustrated Code Catastrophes: 314.28(A)(1), 314.28(A)(2), 590.2(A), 225.40, 225.26, 590.4(J), and 334.12(B)(4)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:02:00 +0000

By Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant

All references are based on the 2011 edition of the NEC

Moving Violations Video No. 43, by Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant: Fusible Switch

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:07:00 +0000

In this episode, Russ finds a violation of the NEC working space requirements for this fusible switch.

Moving Violations Video No. 42, by Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant: Junction Box Fails Test

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:07:00 +0000

In this episode, Russ puts the size of this junction box to the test, and it fails. According to 314.28(A)(2) of the 2011 NEC, the junction box is too small for this application.

Illustrated Code Catastrophes: Sec. 400.8(1), 422.18, 300.15, 300.10, 250.120(A), and 250.4(A)(3)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:54:00 +0000

By Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant

All references are based on the 2011 edition of the NEC