| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Wrong choice of fittings. |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. The two or more small-appliance branch circuits specified in Sec. 210.52(B)(1) shall have _____. |
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| | | | The grounded conductor is typically the neutral, so going forward we will refer to the grounded conductor as the neutral. The Art. 100 definition for “neutral conductor” was added in the 2008 NEC. It’s the conductor connected to the neutral point (also defined in Art. 100) of a system that is intended to carry current under normal conditions. If you... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Feeder and service loads for fixed electric space-heating loads shall be calculated at _____ of the total connected load. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. In information technology rooms, the remote disconnect controls shall be located at approved locations _____ in case of fire to authorized personnel and emergency responders. |
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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 form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 6" by Mark Lamendola, which discusses... |
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| | | See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc. This month's installment looks at a light being held up by duct tape. Also, Russ finds some "buried treasure." |
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| | | Check out this installation. Notice the tape? There are splices buried within, which violates Sec. 300.15. These splices require a box, not tape. See for yourself. |
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| | | What is the minimum ampere rating for a receptacle that supplies shore power for a boat? |
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