Lighting & Control

Code Catastrophes: Lighting Edition — Part 1

July 22, 2023

The craziest Code violations showcasing lighting installations gone wrong

Illustrated Code Catastrophes, one of EC&M’s most popular departments written by NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc, evaluates some of the most bizarre Code violations he finds in the field. Here’s a look at some specific lighting applications that went awry for one reason or another. Take a look to see which one you think is most outrageous, and post a comment below the photo gallery.

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.