Moving Violations Video No. 165: Outdoor Receptacle Hazard

Even at a party Russ finds interesting code violations.

April 19, 2018

Pay no attention to the music and party going on in the background. This video clip proves that Russ is always on the lookout for Code violations, even if he’s having fun at a party. Now that’s dedication!

In this episode, Russ points out several violations at this outdoor receptacle including the broken cover [110.12(B)], non-weather resistant receptacle [406.9(B)(1)], and abandoned communications cable [800.25].

About the Author

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.