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| | | | EC&M readers continue to rank the NEC as the most-important topic we cover. Shoddy electrical installers beware: If you’re behind an electrical installation gone wrong like those featured here, there’s a good chance your handiwork may turn up in the pages of EC&M on online someday soon. |
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| | | | In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio-only form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring subject matter expert Mark Lamendola's article, "Do You Know What the NEC Means by... |
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| | | New municipal standard, years in the making and tailored to the city, breaks its bond with 2008 NEC. |
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| | | Do you know an up-and-coming young electrical professional who has shown extraordinary results on the job? If so, nominate them for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 11. |
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| | | Over 80% of an electrical maintenance program encompasses taking care of the daily simple things. |
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| | | Using the 2023 NEC, test your Code knowledge to determine what’s wrong with these electrical installations. After submitting your answers, you can enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! Note: You don’t have to get all the answers correct to win. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. The grounded conductor used to ground the frame of a range shall be ________ or larger copper. |
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| | | Russ LeBlanc comes across some partially buried and broken LFMC. This installation will need to be replaced in accordance with Sec. 350.2. In addition, it’s unclear if the conduit is marked as suitable for direct burial. There is a potential violation there. What do you think about the conduit? Is it suitable for direct burial? |
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