| | | | | | In this EC&M Tech Talk Randy Barnett, Master Electrician, discusses the fundamental electrical testing requirements found in the NFPA 70B Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. An introduction points out how to use the 70B to determine what equipment to select for maintenance, how often to perform these tests and exactly which tests to perform... |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. A receptacle outlet shall be installed so no point along the floor line of any wall is more than _____, measured horizontally along the floor line, from a receptacle outlet. |
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| | Sponsored | | Hosted by NETA – International Electrical Testing Association, PowerTest is recognized by the electrical power systems industry as the premier electrical power safety & reliability conference. Attend the largest annual gathering of experts & professionals responsible for designing, installing, maintaining, & managing electrical power systems. Earn CEU’s & CTD’s. See you in Nashville! |
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| | | | Download EC&M's 2025 Top 50 Electrical Contractors table. Again this year, a collection of the nation’s largest and most influential electrical contractors showed that it’s possible to grow revenue, despite ongoing industry challenges such as rising material prices, long lead time on equipment, supply chain struggles, skilled labor shortages, tariffs... |
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| | Sponsored | | Discover how to build a safety culture that drives results. Join KPA’s Zach Pucillo as he shares proven tactics from 17 years of experience to boost engagement, reduce injuries, and make safety a core part of your organization’s DNA—from top to bottom. |
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| | | Discover how to foster a strong, intentional safety culture through mindset, leadership, and actionable strategies that empower teams to prioritize electrical safety every day. |
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| | Sponsored | Whether you’re in electrical design, contracting, maintenance, or inspection—Code Change Conference 2026 delivers what you need: NEC updates, actionable guidance, and tools to future-proof your work. Join us December 2025 in Seattle and January 2026 in Boston! |
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| | | Circuit breakers are critical components that allow the power distribution system to operate safely and reliably. As NETA Certified Technicians, we need to be familiar with the different types of circuit breakers and how they function. |
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| | Sponsored | With a special focus for electrical professionals, the Facilities Expo has solutions for any building challenges you might face. Here you will learn from industry experts, network, and explore our solution packed exhibitor floor—all for free! |
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| | | This article emphasizes the importance of clear expectations, concept-focused training, and regular reinforcement to ensure new employees adopt safe work practices quickly and effectively, reducing accidents and shortcuts. |
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| In this short video, Ron Widup addresses how the electrical maintenance and repair industry can mitigate — or ultimately eliminate — incidents related to electrical contact. |
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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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| For this “Members Only Quiz”, we decided to test your NEC knowledge on grounding and bonding performance requirements. This is an important and popular topic for our readers. The five-question quiz offers a chance to either learn more about these requirements or to refresh yourself. |
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