Moving Violations Video No. 180: Strain on Supports

Dec. 6, 2018
Russ finds an all too common example of misused raceway in violation of the NEC.

This is an all too common Code violation that Russ finds in the field. Using raceway as a means of support for communications wires and cables is a clear violation of Sec. 800.133(B) of the 2017 NEC. In this particular installation, the weight of all those extra wires and cables (and another raceway) jeopardizes the integrity of the electrical metallic tubing (EMT) supports.

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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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