| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Cracked coupling! |
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| | | | Housing affordability is a concern nationwide, but to be clear, the path to making new homes more affordable should not come at the expense of eliminating proven electrical safety requirements that protect public health and safety. |
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| | The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently released a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). The TIA was submitted by Charles Mello, cdcmello Consulting LLC, and has a comment closing date of April 8, 2025. |
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| | | | In Episode 64 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with the other EC&M editorial staff — Managing Editor Ellie Coggins Angus and Editor Michael Morris — to discuss the most popular articles, videos, podcasts, and social media trends of 2024! See what subject areas and authors got the most attention from our readers and resonated with... |
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| | | | Branch circuits account for most circuits run in any electrical installation, so it pays to be familiar with the requirements. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. The area used for _____ of alcohol-based windshield washer fluid in repair garages shall be unclassified. |
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| | | Can this ceiling fan be installed over a bathtub? Before I answer this question, I want to take a look back at previous requirements. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Guest rooms and guest suites in _____ that are provided with permanent provisions for cooking shall have branch circuits installed to meet the rules for dwelling units. |
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| | | See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc. This edition looks at "An Unfortunate UF Cable Installation" and "Not-So-Temporary Lighting." |
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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: 480V + ringed knockouts... |
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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. n this episode, we’re featuring "New York City Modernizes Its Electrical Code" by, Freelance Writer Tom Zind. This ... |
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| | | Check out this installation that Russ examined. Where is the cover? It looks like there was a cover at one point, but without it, this violates Sec. 406.9(B)(1) since the enclosure is no longer weatherproof. In addition, the PVC conduit on the pole is missing clips, which is a violation of the securing requirements in Sec. 352.30. |
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