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Moving Violations Video No. 291: PVC Conduit Woes

July 20, 2023

Russ examines some rigid PVC conduits between two buildings.

In this episode, Russ examines some rigid PVC conduits in a rather tight space between two buildings. One of the conduits has become severely warped due to the lack of expansion fittings. This is a clear violation of Sec. 352.44(A). Without an expansion fitting, the bending and sagging of the conduit will continue to get worse over time.

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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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