| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Unintended consequences. |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. Hazardous (classified) locations shall be classified depending on the properties of the _____ that could be present, and the likelihood that a flammable or combustible concentration or quantity is present. |
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| | | | In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio-only form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 2" by Mark Lamendola. Discover... |
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| | | Once again, four states from last year return on this year's list of the highest-paying states for electrical engineers based on data from the “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2024 Study,” released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Massachusetts fell out of the ranking and was replaced by a newcomer in the fifth spot. Start the... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Amplifiers, loudspeakers, and other equipment shall be located or protected so as to guard against environmental exposure or physical damage that might cause _____. |
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| | | See the latest Code violations.. First, Russ examined a disconnect that would be extremely difficult to access. Then, a close examination of this installation reveals a single LFMC is being used to support all kinds of other raceways, cables, and hoses. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. For permanently installed spas or hot tubs in other than one-family dwellings, a clearly labeled emergency shutoff or control switch for the purpose of stopping the motor(s) that provides power to the recirculation system and jet system shall be installed at a point _____ to the users and, not less than 5 ft away, adjacent to, and... |
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| | | Emergency Systems are classed as such, and thus required, by a governmental agency having jurisdiction. These automatically supply illumination and/or power essential for preserving human life. They may also provide power for such functions as ventilation, fire detection and alarm systems, elevators, fire pumps, public safety announcing systems, and... |
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| | | Vote between now and midnight CST on June 23, 2025, to pick the product you believe should be named the 2025 Product of the Year. |
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| | | In this edition of Moving Violations, Russ finds some broken liquidtight that violates Sec. 110.12(B). You can also see in the video that the receptacles are not weather-resistant, which violates Sec. 406.9(B)(1). Russ explains why these violations matter. Watch now! |
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| | | Does a clothes dryer receptacle in a dwelling unit require GFCI protection? |
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