| | | | | | Is that installation for real? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Back by popular demand, we present the “best of the worst” What's Wrong Here photos from 2024. Read each hint, and then click the next slide to read the analysis from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc on each Code violation. |
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| | | | Citing its potential impact on the cost of new homes, the mayor of Omaha, Neb., recently vetoed a narrowly approved city council measure that would have effectively required expanded GFCI and surge protection in new single-family residential construction. |
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| | | In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett reviews the concepts, cables used and NEC rules Art. 770 Optical Fiber Cable. Watch now! |
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| | | The holiday season has arrvied! To help you celebrate, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual list of products that any electrical professional would love to receive this holiday season. Click through the slides to see what Mike feels would make a great gift to unwrap this year. |
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| | | December has arrived, and the holidays are almost here. If you need some gift ideas for the electrical professional in your life, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual wish list of the latest and greatest products. Click through the slides to see what Mike feels would make a great gift to unwrap this year. |
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| | | One view of safety is if there haven’t been any lost time injuries, the program is working. But is this true? Here's why you shouldn't roll the dice when it comes to safety. |
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| | | As federal agencies strive for energy savings in pursuit of a goal of net-zero emissions by 2045, several strategies are in play. Installers might not be aware of a facility standards update that took effect this summer when the US General Services Administration (GSA) began requiring that specific types of exterior lighting be qualified by the DesignLights... |
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| | | Without a question, the most popular content on our website each year is related to the National Electrical Code. So it's no surprise that NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc's "Moving Violations" video series also ranked among the most popular content for EC&M readers and subscribers of our YouTube channel! Click through this gallery's slides to see which... |
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| | | Prepare for any electrical installation situation with trainer Harold De Loach. |
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| | | Episode 58 covers EV-related topics, including 2023 NEC revisions, common charging issues, the role of greenhouse gas reduction policies, and more. |
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| | | Test your NEC holiday lighting knowledge with this quiz and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! |
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