| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Questionable grounding technique. |
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| | | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question. Metal wireways shall not be permitted for _____. |
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| | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc talk about Sec. 300.6 of the NEC and the requirements related to protecting equipment against corrosion and deterioration. |
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| | | | The simple definition of a patient care space is: “Any space of a health care facility wherein patients are intended to be examined or treated” [Art. 100]. But correctly understanding this means being clear on what is meant by a health care facility. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Documentation of the cybersecurity assessment for remote access for an adjustable trip circuit breaker connected through a networked interface shall be made available to those authorized to _____ the system. |
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| | | The 2023 edition of NFPA 70B saw it converted from a recommended practice to the Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. This NFPA 70B update will continue to work in conjunction with ANSI/NETA standards and other NFPA standards to provide details on power system maintenance for electrical workers. |
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| | | After replacing some LP gas lift trucks with electric-powered ones, the production department notices issues popping up. How would you solve this? |
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| | | This month's "Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks" gallery focuses on the latest product innovations in the electric vehicle (EV) category, chosen by the editors of EC&M. Click through the following six slides to see new EV products from around the industry including EV chargers, charging management systems, curbside charging solutions, and more! |
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| | | It’s difficult to accurately measure the performance of maintenance workers because there are so many variables. Consider what happens if you reduce performance measurement to merely counting completed PMs or completed repair jobs. You’ll reward those who do subpar work because they will take shortcuts to rack up completion points. But if you grade... |
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| | | When it comes to memorable Code revision cycles, this edition will be remembered for making the NEC an easier document to use. Here’s a look at the top 25 revisions. |
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| | | Randy demonstrates how to use the PPE Category Method to select electrical PPE when the arc flash warning label is not on the equipment. |
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| | | In Episode 39 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Ron Widup, vice chairman, board of directors, and senior advisor of technical services for Shermco Industries, covers best practices for medium-voltage cable testing. He answers a question from... |
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| | | True or false? The secondary conductors feeding a building from a customer owned pad mount transformer are considered service conductors. |
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| | | In this edition of Moving Violations, Russ looks at a panelboard with multiple problems. Watch now! |
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