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What’s Wrong Here? Hint: The Cable Guy

Mar. 7, 2013 Russ LeBlanc | Electrical Construction and Maintenance

What is in this article?:

Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?

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. It's your turn to identify the violation.

 

Hint: Cable Guy strikes again.

Find the Answer Â»

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Mar 7, 2013

first there's no cover on the panel and there is also how is a repair tech. going to work in the panel should a problem arise?

Ralph Averill
on Mar 8, 2013

Aside from the obvious problem with al the co-ax in front of the panel, aren't those Sq. D contactors in the upper left supposed to be installed vertically? Also, I don't see any purpose in the loops in the panel feeders, other than being a possible source of dangerous impedance during a fault. I'd also like to know what the plastic device with wires extruding from the top is.

Anonymous (not verified)
on Mar 8, 2013

The surge suppressor may not be installed correctly.

Anonymous (not verified)
on Mar 9, 2013

I think the white plastic thing with the wires out the top is a cheap surge suppressor.

Anonymous (not verified)
on Mar 8, 2013

Lack of working clearance in front of panel

Anonymous (not verified)
on Mar 8, 2013

The receptacle is not GFI

Anonymous (not verified)
on Mar 29, 2013

The double lugging on the main lugs is also violating the NEC.

Anonymous (not verified)
on Apr 24, 2013

panel being use for storage locker as evidenced by bottle of gu in lower right corner

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