| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Creative problem solving. |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. The radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend shall not be less than _____ for AC cable. |
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| | | | Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Expert Russ LeBlanc discuss some of the most significant changes to the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code. This episode looks at how emergency disconnects are handled in the NEC and what was added in the 2023 edition of the Code. |
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| | | | Understanding these key points is essential for electrical professionals tasked with maintaining safer residences, businesses, and communities. |
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| | | While Section 404.1 makes it clear that wireless or battery-powered switches like the one shown in the photo are not covered by Art. 404, the informational note following Sec. 404.1 provides an important reminder for other requirements found in Sec. 210.70 which may apply to battery-powered switches. |
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| | | One of the most misinterpreted and misapplied NEC requirements in the electrical industry is power service to electric fire pumps. See why this problem should never occur due to the critical nature of a fire pump's function. In Part 2 of this series, we'll take a look at the continuity of power requirement in the NEC. |
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| | | As the world of transportation changes and EVs become more prevalent, it is important that a nationwide charging infrastructure is in place that is both reliable and safe for consumers to utilize. For electrical professionals working in these spaces, incorporating the most current NFPA codes and standards as part of ongoing installations and maintenance... |
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| | | Fire alarm circuits and equipment must comply with Sec. 760.3(A) through (O). Article 300 does not apply, except where specifically referenced within Sec. 760.3. In this article, Mike Holt looks at most of these requirements. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Kitchen wall countertop and work surface space receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than _____ measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space. |
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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: Panelboards in a ... |
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| | | See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc. This edition looks at a troubling PVC junction box above an underwater light and some disconnect and metering equipment that is no longer readily accessible. |
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| | | In this Moving Violations, Russ examines some EMT connectors that are installed outside in a wet location. The installation violates Sec. 314.15 because the connectors are not listed for use in wet locations. In addition, there is a violation of Sec. 410.10(A) because of the direction the luminaires have been installed. Watch the video now to see for... |
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| | | You are in charge of your own safety when executing energized electrical work tasks. This webinar will teach you how to identify if you’re exposed to electric shock and arc flash hazards as well as reveal how recent revisions to the 2024 NFPA 70E affect you. |
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