| | | | | | Take a look at all of the rust on this installation. Section 300.8 in the 2026 NEC requires raceways and equipment to be suitable for the environment in which it is installed. The installation here is clearly not suitable for its proximity to the ocean. |
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| | | | Outdoor outlets at dwelling units require GFCI protection if they are rated 150V to ground and _____ amperes or less. |
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| | | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss 2026 NEC changes related to a new requirement about to field marking of EVSE enclosures. |
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| | | The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently released a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to the 2026 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). The TIA was submitted by Dean Hunter, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, and has a comment closing date of June 2, 2026. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. The disconnecting means for an elevator or escalator shall be an enclosed externally operable circuit breaker or fused motor circuit switch that is _____ in accordance with Sec. 110.25. |
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| | | Summer is here, which means it’s a good time to brush up on your knowledge about Electric shock drowning (ESD). Swimmers in or near marinas, lakes, ponds, or even pools can be at serious risk of ESD from potential electrical hazards. |
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| | | This EC&M Tech Talk begins in the Table of Contents of the 2026 NEC. Locating the article number is the first step in working with conduits and tubing. Designed to protect and support conductors, the definitions of these circular raceways are covered in Art. 100 Definitions. |
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| | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: An upside-down box. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Article 600 covers the installation of conductors, equipment, and field wiring for _____, and outline lighting, regardless of voltage. |
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