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Moving Violations Video No. 255: Don’t Get “Bit” By This Dangerous Cable Snake

Jan. 19, 2022

Russ noticed this dangerous installation near a tree.

Russ noticed this dangerous installation near a tree. Someone thought it was acceptable to extend a run of UF cable up a tree and attach a cord connector to the end of it. They then secured the connection with electrical tape. UF cable cannot be exposed to physical damage, as per Sec. 340.12(10) of the 2020 NEC. In addition, the cord connector used here is not designed to be attached to the UF cable.

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Russ LeBlanc | Owner

Russ started in the electrical trade as an apprentice in 1985. He worked his way up to become a Journeyman Electrician and then eventually became a Master Electrician and Licensed Construction Supervisor. In 1999 Russ become an Electrical Instructor for The Peterson School of Engineering in Massachusetts where he developed his passion for teaching, and quickly became Department Head of Electrical Instruction. Russ has taught thousands of apprentices, electricians, engineers, inspectors, and other electrical professionals during his career as an instructor. He continues to provide electrical professionals with Electrical Code seminars, Arc-Flash Awareness training seminars and educational material through his LeBlanc Consulting Services in North Reading, MA whose specialty is educating electricians. He has been an active member of the NFPA Electrical Section and has authored hundreds of National Electrical Code proposals and comments which have become Code rules to improve the safety for the electrical industry. Russ is also an IAEI certified Electrical Inspector.

Please visit www.russleblanc.net for more information.