| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Whoops! Where’s the bushing? |
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| | | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging fill in the blank question from Mike Holt. Secondary conductors not over 10 ft long shall be enclosed in a(an) _____. |
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| | Sponsored | | Establishing a trusted, real-time reporting system is essential for a high-performing safety program. Many organizations struggle with capturing the right data and producing understandable reports. Join this webinar and discover the best practices for building your safety program. |
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| | | These young electrical professionals invest in training and development, tune into technology, and are committed to learning and growing to advance in their careers. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. The required heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment receptacle outlet shall be located _____ the equipment. |
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| | | Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, sits down with electrical safety expert Terry Becker, of TW Becker Electrical Safety Consulting, at the PowerTest 24 Conference, held in late February in Dallas and sponsored by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). This quick video chat not only highlights key takeaways from his session on ... |
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| | | Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Expert Russ LeBlanc discuss Sec. 680.5 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) and Special Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (SPGFCI) Protection. Russ breaks down everything you need to know about how this section was revised/expanded. |
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| | | Check out this massive violation of Sec. 440.14 that Russ came across. The installation has no disconnect of any kind. See the installation for yourself. Are there any other NEC violations you can see in this video? |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Service conductors supplying a building or other structure shall not pass through the __________ of another building or structure. |
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| | | Informative Annex F is an excellent resource for assessing and controlling safety risk. This annex alone justifies the purchase cost of NFPA 70E, even though it’s just three pages. Arguably, the core of it is Table F.3. If you can grasp the thinking behind — and application of — Table F.3 you can make your safety program extremely effective. |
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| | | Snap switches like the ones in the photo can be used to control all kinds of loads or outlets including motors, appliances, lighting outlets, and even receptacle outlets for cord-and plug-connected loads. Snap switches and other switches covered by Art. 404, must be used in accordance with their ratings as specified in Sec. 404.14. Where installed ... |
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| | | Part II of Art. 690 provides the circuit requirements for PV systems. The first requirement it covers is the maximum PV system direct-current circuit voltage. This value is used when selecting conductors, cables, equipment, determining working space, and other applications where circuit voltage ratings are used. |
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| | | When it comes to memorable Code revision cycles, this edition will be remembered for making the NEC an easier document to use. Here’s a look at the top 25 revisions. |
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