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Moving Violations Video No. 278: Circuit Breaker Locking Mechanism

Jan. 5, 2023

The locks shown in this video violate Sec. 240.24(A) because a tool is required for removal.

In this episode, Russ shows us a violation of NEC Sec. 240.24(A). This section of the Code requires circuit breakers to be readily accessible. The locks shown in this video violate that requirement because a tool is required for removal. This does not meet the definition of readily accessible.

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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.

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