| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Loose as a goose. |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. Class I, Division 1 locations are those areas in which ignitible concentrations of _____ can exist under normal operating conditions. |
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| | | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss a new Section (Sec. 225.41) that was added to the 2023 NEC that requires outside emergency disconnects for feeders supplied to one- and two-family dwelling units. |
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| | | Article 110 provides general requirements for all installations. Section 110.22 provides the requirements for identification of disconnecting means. |
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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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| | | 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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| | | The National Electrical Code (NEC) updates every three years and it's important for electrical professionals to stay on top of the changes in each Code cycle. That's why EC&M has teamed up with longstanding NEC Consultant Mike Holt to update our readers on the key changes made during the latest Code cycle. |
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| | | Learn common causes of electrical fires, prevention tactics, and risk-reduction strategies in honor of National Fire Safety Month in October. |
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| Is a grounding electrode conductor installed in aluminum rigid conduit required to be bonded to the conduit on both ends? |
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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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| Check out the way this receptacle box has been supported. The only thing supporting it is LFMC. This does not comply with the support requirements of Sec. 314.23. How would you address this violation? |
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