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What was revised in Chapters 1-3, and why it should matter to you.
Feb. 24, 2026
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Electrical Safety Refresher Best practices for fostering an electrically safe working environment
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From the EC&M e-books library: Best practices for fostering an electrically safe working environment
Dec. 16, 2025
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EC&M On Air

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Ellen Parson and Jim Lucy break down the construction forecast for 2026.
Jan. 27, 2026
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EC&M On Air Highlights Key NFPA 70E Terms All Electrical Professionals Should Know
ICYMI, Episode 94 features an audio-only version of a popular past article written by Mark Lamendola and read by Ellen Parson.
Jan. 12, 2026
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Episode 93 features insights from Sophia Pike, electrical engineer III with Syska Hennessey Group, on how she found early success in her career.
Jan. 8, 2026
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In Episode 92 (and the final one of 2025), the entire editorial staff of EC&M are highlighting the most popular/memorable content pieces and topic areas from this past year.
Dec. 22, 2025

Code Conversations

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Ellen and Russ discuss NEC revisions to the location of service equipment for docks and marinas.
Feb. 2, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 10" by Mark Lamendola.
Jan. 19, 2026
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Ellen and Russ discuss NEC changes to test and maintenance protocols surrounding emergency systems.
Jan. 5, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 9" by Mark Lamendola.
Dec. 15, 2025

Moving Violations

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This cord jacket is severely dried and split.
Jan. 2, 2026
The Most Memorable Moving Violations Videos of 2025
See which of Russ LeBlanc's Moving Violations videos were the most-viewed of 2025 — your favorite one might be there.
Dec. 22, 2025
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Dec. 18, 2025
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Dec. 4, 2025

Tech Talk

EC&M Tech Talk — Motor Control Circuits and the NEC
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Randy explains the NEC requirements for non-power-limited remote-control and signaling circuits.
Jan. 30, 2026
EC&M Tech Talk — Low-Voltage Wiring: Limited-Energy and Communication Wiring
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Randy goes over the relocated rules for low-voltage wiring in the 2026 NEC
Jan. 2, 2026
EC&M Tech Talk — Changes to the 2026 National Electrical Code
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Randy Barnett explains new Articles, a commonsense grouping of information, and the relocation of existing information.
Dec. 1, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — Methods of Grounding and Bonding
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Randy Barnett covers some of the most often used NEC rules for making grounding and bonding connections.
Nov. 1, 2025

National Electrical Code

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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
Feb. 5, 2026
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Mark Lamendola continues with Art. 110 of the Code and discusses Sec. 110.27, which covers the guarding of live parts.
Feb. 3, 2026
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Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
Feb. 2, 2026
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TIA 1875 has a comment closing date of March 5, 2026.
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Design

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Feb. 11, 2026
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Feb. 11, 2026
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Feb. 10, 2026
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Federal funding will build electric vehicle infrastructure in 14 communities along four highways
Feb. 3, 2026

Construction

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National NSA payroll construction employment was 12,000 higher than in Dec. 2024.
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Learn how to reduce injury risks during material handling, especially when it comes to particularly heavy and bulky items.
Feb. 5, 2026
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Feb. 4, 2026
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Arlington's CableAble support brackets now suitable for outdoor, wet locations
Feb. 2, 2026

Training

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Six Signs That Your Electrical Job Site Isn't Safe
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Maintenance/Repair/Operations

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Feb. 11, 2026
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Feb. 9, 2026
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It's time to test your knowledge on partial discharge!
Feb. 1, 2026
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Standard outlines practices to be followed to maintain motor reliability and efficiency
Jan. 23, 2026

Safety

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Feb. 9, 2026
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VAL-SPP and VAL-US-SPP surge protection devices ensure high system availability.
Feb. 6, 2026
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We present the most bizarre electrical installation mishaps of last year that violated the 2023 National Electrical Code.
Jan. 20, 2026
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How charging changes once power increases and how the testing community should respond
Jan. 20, 2026

Lighting & Control

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Feb. 11, 2026
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Legrand has expanded its Outdoor Power Solutions Portfolio
Feb. 10, 2026
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New report reveals emerging trends in residential lighting, automated shades, and controls.
Jan. 23, 2026
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New emergency lighting solution for indoor and outdoor enviornments
Jan. 14, 2026