The 10 Craziest Code Violations of 2020

Since EC&M readers continue to rank the National Electrical Code (NEC) as the No. 1 most-important topic we cover, it's not surprising that the "Top 10 Craziest Code Violations of 2019" was one of our most well-read photo galleries of last year — up there right after "The Top 25 Changes in the 2020 National Electrical Code." Back by popular demand, here are the most extraordinary Code violations uncovered by our NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc in 2020. Following are our picks for the absolute craziest Code catastrophes photos of last year that violated the NEC. Shoddy electrical installers beware: If you’re behind an electrical installation gone wrong like those featured here, there’s a good chance your handiwork may turn up in the pages of EC&M or on our website someday soon. Note: All references are based on the 2020 edition of the NEC.