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Moving Violations Video No. 268: Older Installation with Current Code Violations

Aug. 4, 2022

Russ shows us some violations at a light pole location.

In this episode, Russ shows us some violations at a light pole location. The photocell unit is broken and dangling on the side of the pole by its wiring. The tape used to try and secure it to the pole is a violation of Sec. 110.12(B). In addition, the PVC conduit at the base of the pole also violates the cover requirements of Table 300.5.

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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.

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