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Moving Violations Video No. 287: Growing Pains

May 18, 2023

Russ shows us some liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC) that's been run up a tree.

In this episode of Moving Violations, Russ shows us some liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC) that's been run up a tree. Because of the tree's growth, part of the LFMC is broken, and sections have been "swallowed" by parts of the tree. However, despite the state of the LFMC, this installation does not violate the NEC. Section 225.26 prohibits the use of vegetation to support overhead conductors, but there is nothing in the Code that would prevent the type of installation shown in the video.

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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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