|  | | | | | In this episode of Moving Violations, Russ takes us above a suspended ceiling that has numerous Code violations. Among the mess of violations, a major concern is the sheet rock that has been taken out but not firestopped, which violates Sec. 300.21. In addition, none of the NM cables have support, which is a violation of Sec. 334.30, and the missing... |
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| | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging quiz question from NEC Consultant John Lupacchino. What is the minimum size branch circuit permitted for use in a dwelling unit? |
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| | | In Episode 23 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights and opinions on all topics electrical, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson dives into the topic of how to reduce lost labor hours on electrical construction job sites with a panel of experts and contractors. |
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| | | The largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference in the world, LightFair 2023 kicked off yesterday in New York City. There was no shortage of new product innovations introduced to market. EC&M's editorial team was on hand to walk the aisles, talk with manufacturers and attendees, and pick out some of the most innovative... |
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| | | This year's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms exceeded expectations on basically all fronts. Reporting a combined electrical design revenue total of $3.918 billion in 2022 (the full year of data that the 2023 survey results are based on), respondents managed to come in 22.2% higher as a collective group than the year before. |
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| | | In the latest episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss a subject that often confuses electricians – are show window receptacle outlets required to be installed on the inside or the outside of the show window? |
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| | | NFPA 70E lists only four responsibilities that the employer must meet for lockout/tagout [120.1(B)(1) through (4)]. At first glance, it might seem that the responsible managers have an easy “check off the box” situation — but that is not at all the case. A closer look at these responsibilities reveals why. |
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| | | Answering your NEC questions. Test your NEC knowledge with these questions from NEC Consultant Mike Holt regarding various Code requirements for flush-mounted boxes. |
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| | | The NEC requirements specific to generators are in Art. 445. A generator is essentially a motor that is configured to supply power when rotated, rather than rotate when power is supplied to it. Yet while Art. 430 is the longest article in the NEC, Art. 445 is among the shortest. That’s because the energy supply to a generator is kinetic rather than... |
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| | | This handy Article covers the electrical conductors, equipment, and appurtenances installed “within” or “on” mobile and manufactured homes. |
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| | | In Episode 16 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Don Kiper, president of Electrical Estimating 101, shares six factors to keep in mind when considering using a third-party estimator. |
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| | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging Q&A from Code Consultant Mike Holt. What is the maximum degrees of bends permitted for EMT in one run? |
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| | | Think you know how this installation violates the NEC? How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Flying splices. |
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| | | Members Webinar: Identifying and troubleshooting the most common issues with switchgear condition and how they relate to arc flash hazards |
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| | | Take this quiz about grounding/bonding basics and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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