| | | | | | Russ found a lot of problems with this installation. First up is a box that is not suitable for the outdoor wet location, which is a violation of Sec. 314.15. Next are single conductors that are not in a raceway and with no equipment ground, which violates Sec. 310.10. These issues pose a significant risk due to the proximity to a pool. Check them ... |
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| | The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently released six proposed Tentative Interim Amendments (TIA) to the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). All six of these TIAs have a comment closing date of July 22, 2025. |
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| | | In this EC&M Tech Talk Randy Barnett discusses in five different sections the concepts and rules of overcurrent protection. Overcurrent protective devices include the fuses and circuit breakers installed to open circuits in the event of a short circuit or ground fault. Operation of electrical equipment above its rating is an overload. |
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| | | See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc. First, sunlight has taken its toll on some cables. Next, Russ explains why EMT cannot be used to support boxes. Period. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Where 15A and 20A receptacles are installed in a wet location, the outlet box _____ shall be listed and identified as extra-duty use. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Insulated conductors and cables used in wet locations shall be _____. |
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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: Field of broken dreams (and boxes). |
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