| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Forgotten firestopping. |
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| | | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question. Surface metal raceways and associated fittings shall be supported _____. |
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| | | | In a memorandum to Code-Making Panel 17 about proposed TIA No. 1800, Sarah Caldwell, Senior Committee Administrator, wrote, "The public comment circulation has passed, therefore, according to Section 5.7(a) in the NFPA Regs, the final results show this TIA HAS achieved the ¾ majority vote needed on both Ballot Item No. 1 (Technical Merit) and Ballot... |
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| | | | In Episode 53, we're featuring an audio-only version of a popular video from Eddie Guidry, who addresses some of our readers' most pressing questions regarding the differences between NEC and OSHA electrical requirements — and why we need both. He also explains the scope and enforcement of OSHA citations in electrical settings as well as describes ... |
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| | | | The editors of EC&M are back to present the three most popular The Everyday Electrician™ videos from last month! In case you missed them, these social media videos were Trevor Ottmann's most popular in August 2024. Trevor is the president of 3/O Electric in Bennet, Neb. Read this article to watch the embedded Instagram reel or click the links to view... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. In kitchens, dining rooms, and similar areas of dwelling units, receptacle outlets for countertop and work surfaces that are _____ or wider shall be installed in accordance with Sec. 210.52(C)(1) through (C)(3). |
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| | | One of the most important areas covered by the National Electrical Code (NEC) is the installation and selection of luminaires (aka “light fixtures”) — essential electrical equipment used in residential, commercial, and industrial lighting applications and systems. This handy article covers fixture type selection, terms associated with luminaires, location... |
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| | | Take a look at some of the innovative project photos sent in by Top 50 companies this year, representing the diverse scope of work that helped many of them reach record revenue levels in 2023. Photos are shown in alphabetical order by company name. |
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| | | In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett, NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional, demonstrates how to safely use a high potential test set (HiPot) as he conducts an AC Dielecrtic Withstand Test. |
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| Fill in the blank. A single electrode consisting of a rod, pipe, or plate electrode shall have a resistance to ground of ________________ ohms or less. |
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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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| | | Test your EV knowledge with this quiz and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! |
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| In this episode, Russ looks at a large amount of communication wires attached to a service mast. This is a violation of Sec. 230.28 and Sec. 800.44(C). Watch the video now to hear Russ explain why this installation violates those Code requirements. |
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| In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss Sec. 406.9 of the NEC and how the requirements in this Section relate to vending machine installations. |
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