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ICYMI, Ellen highlights this recent EV article about charging anxiety by expert Theo Brillhart.
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 11" by Mark Lamendola.
Feb. 16, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 10" by Mark Lamendola.
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Ellen and Russ discuss NEC changes to test and maintenance protocols surrounding emergency systems.
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Moving Violations

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Feb. 19, 2026
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This sagging conduit is a serious NEC violation.
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Jan. 2, 2026

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EC&M Tech Talk — Motor Control Circuits and the NEC
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Randy explains the NEC requirements for non-power-limited remote-control and signaling circuits.
Jan. 30, 2026
EC&M Tech Talk — Low-Voltage Wiring: Limited-Energy and Communication Wiring
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Randy goes over the relocated rules for low-voltage wiring in the 2026 NEC
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EC&M Tech Talk — Changes to the 2026 National Electrical Code
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Randy Barnett explains new Articles, a commonsense grouping of information, and the relocation of existing information.
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EC&M Tech Talk — Methods of Grounding and Bonding
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Randy Barnett covers some of the most often used NEC rules for making grounding and bonding connections.
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National Electrical Code

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Mark Lamendola continues with Art. 110 of the Code and discusses Sec. 110.28, which provides the general requirements for enclosure types.
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Avoiding Common Gaps in Your Electrical Maintenance Program
Key takeaways from Terry Becker’s presentation at PowerTest 26 on how to develop a risk-based electrical maintenance program that strengthens safety and reliability
March 4, 2026
NEC Requirements for Overcurrent Protection
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Feb. 18, 2026
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Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
Feb. 16, 2026

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