| | | | | | Russ looks at an installation where EMT is used as support for other wiring. Using EMT in this way is a violation of Sec. 358.12(2) in the NEC. In addition, Russ points out a violation to Sec. 300.11(C) because a raceway is being used to support cables. Unfortunately, this is a common violation that Russ finds when in the field. Have you ever seen ... |
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| | | | When I first spotted this LB type conduit body mostly covered by the concrete walkway, my first instinct was to assume this was a violation since the concrete would need to be broken up in order to access the wiring inside of the LB. But when I started digging deeper into the wording of Sec. 314.29, I started to question whether my instincts were correct... |
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| | | | The plumbing pipes located directly above this enclosed panelboard show a great way to violate the dedicated space requirements of Sec. 110.26(E). With no leak protection apparatus installed to protect the electrical equipment, any leak of water or other fluids into the electrical equipment could cause a sudden and catastrophic failure. |
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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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| | | 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. Can you identify the specific Code violation(s) in this photo? Hint: I wood knot do this... |
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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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