67055101aa3e914fe4c1f508 Code Watch 1

What’s Wrong Here? Hint: Weathered and Worrisome

Oct. 10, 2024
Think you know how this installation violates the NEC?

Hint: Weathered and worrisome.

The wooden “shed” or “doghouse” as they are commonly called, originally built to protect the panelboard and other electrical equipment has deteriorated badly leaving no side or doors on the enclosure to provide any protection from the weather. The metal panelboard enclosure is not rated for damp or wet locations and is not built to keep out rain, snow, ice and other forms of moisture, and water and does not comply with Sec. 312.2. The open cover of the timeclock enclosure will not provide for a weatherproof enclosure either.

Table 110.28 provides installers information for choosing the correct type of enclosure for various installation conditions including rain, snow, sleet, and other conditions. While the timeclock enclosure may be the correct type for this exterior installation, covers must be closed to afford proper protection. The broken covers of the receptacles leave the receptacles exposed to rain and weather and does not provide the protection from the elements as required by Sec. 406.9. The receptacles themselves are not weather-resistant type (WR) as required by Sec. 406.9(A) and (B).

About the Author

Russ LeBlanc | Owner

Russ started in the electrical trade as an apprentice in 1985. He worked his way up to become a Journeyman Electrician and then eventually became a Master Electrician and Licensed Construction Supervisor. In 1999 Russ become an Electrical Instructor for The Peterson School of Engineering in Massachusetts where he developed his passion for teaching, and quickly became Department Head of Electrical Instruction. Russ has taught thousands of apprentices, electricians, engineers, inspectors, and other electrical professionals during his career as an instructor. He continues to provide electrical professionals with Electrical Code seminars, Arc-Flash Awareness training seminars and educational material through his LeBlanc Consulting Services in North Reading, MA whose specialty is educating electricians. He has been an active member of the NFPA Electrical Section and has authored hundreds of National Electrical Code proposals and comments which have become Code rules to improve the safety for the electrical industry. Russ is also an IAEI certified Electrical Inspector.

Please visit www.russleblanc.net for more information.

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