Moving Violations Video No. 152: Misapplication of Equipment

Oct. 4, 2017
2017 Code Violations | misapplication of electrical equipment

This outdoor installation presents us with two misapplications of electrical equipment. The box is not rated for use in an outdoor wet location and the flexible cord can’t be used in place of fixed wiring methods. Both applications are in violation of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC).

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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.

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