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|  Russ found this messy scene in a parking garage. As per Sec. 344.10(B)(1) of the 2020 NEC, rigid metal conduit must have approved corrosion protection. But as you’ll see in this video, the rigid metal conduit used here is disintegrating. Based on the evidence, a different product type would have probably been a better choice. Materials used must be suitable for the environment in which they were installed [Sec. 300.6]. |
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|  Test your Code knowledge regarding ground rod resistance readings. Does the NEC specify the maximum resistance of a ground rod? |
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|  When it comes to interpreting the National Electrical Code, Chapter 3 addresses the building stage of electrical construction projects, outlining general installation requirements for tasks completed by electricians daily. Article 314 is one of the essential articles in the NEC for electricians; it contains basic guidelines like box [fill] volume calculations for conductors, devices, and equipment. |
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|  Fill in the blank. Lightning protection system ground terminals _____ bonded to the building or structure grounding electrode system. |
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|  This group of symbols can be found on many motor control drawings. Can you match the symbol on each slide to the correct text description? Most of these are common control items, but we've thrown in a couple that might just challenge you a bit. Have fun and good luck! |
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Members Only |  FREE PREMIUM CONTENT: In this episode of “Code Conversations,” EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss what side of the fence he's on regarding means of support requirements in Sec. 358.30 for short runs of EMT raceways installed between cabinets or boxes. |
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|  While some of the most recent changes to the 2020 NEC may seem to have come out of nowhere, that is not an accurate impression. Some of the changes that made it into this edition have been nearly a decade in the making. The focus of this article is the changes to the NEC that deal specifically with surge protection devices (SPDs) — and how those protections have now been mandated to apply to residential dwellings for the first time. |
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|  Three Chapter 6 Articles have significant implications for grounding and bonding special equipment, including Art. 600 — Electric Signs and Outline Lighting; Art. 680 — Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; and Art. 690 — Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems. |
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