Russ LeBlanc

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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Code Conversations — The Story Behind Sec. 440.11 Changes in the 2023 NEC

April 15, 2024
Ellen and Russ discuss revisions to Sec. 440.11 and how they came to be.

What’s Wrong Here? Hint: A Switchboard Heater?

April 11, 2024
Think you know how this installation violates the NEC?
Moving Violations Video No

Moving Violations Video No. 308: Tight Quarters

April 4, 2024
Where is Russ supposed to stand?