Whether they’re related to sports, entertainment, true crime, traveling, cooking, DIY, or a host of other personal or professional topics, we all have our favorite podcasts we listen to on a regular basis. I’m excited to tell you about a new one we recently launched on EC&M that I believe could definitely become your new favorite: Code Conversations with Russ LeBlanc. Most of you probably already know Russ. He’s a master electrician, electrical instructor/trainer, certified electrical inspector, and longtime contributor/Code Consultant to EC&M, bringing you some of our most popular pieces of content, such as our infamous What’s Wrong Here photos and commentary, Moving Violations videos (where he uncovers some of the craziest NEC violations you can imagine in the most unsuspecting places), and Illustrated Catastrophes (where he breaks down Code violations in the field in real time and offers insight on how to make the installations Code compliant).
In every episode of Code Conversations, Russ and I will sit down to discuss difficult-to-decipher concepts surrounding the 2020 National Electrical Code or areas that seem to cause the most confusion. The great part is that this podcast will always be 10 minutes or less — guaranteed. We want to make sure it’s super accessible, so keeping your time commitment to a minimum enables you to quickly get the practical information you need on how to apply the NEC in real-world settings.
Launched in October, the first Code Conversations podcast is available at https://bit.ly/3nAhvYy. In it, we discuss why discrepancies seem to come up so often with emergency disconnects and then examine the practical applications of Sec. 230.85. Although the idea of providing a disconnect on the exterior of one- and two-family dwelling units for emergency personnel to have the ability to turn off the power quickly (and without the need to enter a burning or flooded building with all of the circuits still energized) sounds like a great idea in theory, when it comes to interpreting the Code, Sec. 230.85 can cause confusion. Tune in to that episode and future episodes on our website at or download on podbean.
Expect to see a new episode of this podcast every month on topics such as:
• Stuck in the Middle on Support Requirements for EMT Raceways
• What’s Actually Mandatory When It Comes to Microwave Installations?
• An Inside Look at the Trio of GFCI Requirements in Sec. 210.8(D)
• Analyzing the Intent and Application of Sec. 210.52(2)
• Identification Methods for Grounded Conductors
• Breaking Down “Breaker Lock”
• Disconnecting Means for Electric Ranges
• Metal Roof Jack Misconceptions
• Non-Grounding Receptacle Replacements
• Rules for Multi-Wire Branch Circuits
Please let me know if you have any pressing NEC podcast topics you’d like to listen to in the future, and don’t forget to check out the free members-only portal on our website for more podcasts and other content resources for electrical construction professionals. Finally, I’d like to thank Associate Editor Ellie Coggins for her multimedia editing expertise, putting these podcasts together, and making this valuable information easily accessible to all of our readers and listeners.
