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    Temporary Wiring -- Art. 305 Choose the best answer: 1. If you must provide a 60A, 120/240V temporary feeder for work on the 15th floor of a high-rise building under construction...
    Dec. 1, 1999
    Topics discussed in our "Code Forum" column involve complicated issues requiring extensive analysis. However, not every Code question warrants such in-depth treatment. Here are...
    Dec. 1, 1999
    General wiring rules -- Art. 300 Choose the best answer: 1. Which of the following methods provides acceptable mechanical protection against abrasion of Type NM cable when you...
    Nov. 1, 1999
    Yes, it’s true. Sec. 240-3(d) (the former Table 310-16 obelisk note) doesn’t apply to pure motor circuit conductors sized in accordance with Sec. 430-22(a). The drawing you see...
    Nov. 1, 1999
    Topics discussed in our “Code Forum” column involve complicated issues requiring extensive analysis. However, not every Code question warrants such in-depth treatment. Here are...
    Nov. 1, 1999

    Frederic P. Hartwell

    Topics discussed in our “Code Forum” column involve complicated issues requiring extensive analysis. However, not every Code question warrants such in-depth treatment. Here are...
    Oct. 1, 1999
    Sizing wye-delta conductors to a hermetic refrigerant compressor don't follow the same rules as regular motor conductors in similar use — an error in the NEC. We received an interesting...
    Oct. 1, 1999
    Choose the best answer: 1. Suppose you install a 13.8kV, 480Y/277V transformer and secondary panel with a main disconnect on the top floor of a 5-story office building. Assume...
    Oct. 1, 1999