| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Cut those cable ties. |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. TC-ER-JP cable shall be permitted for _____ in one- and two-family dwelling units. |
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| | | | Is that installation for real? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Back by popular demand, EC&M presents the “best of the worst” What's Wrong Here photos from 2025. Read each hint, and then click the next slide to read the analysis from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc on what's behind every Code violation. |
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| | | The holiday season is here! To help you celebrate, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual list of products that any electrical professional would love to unwrap this year. |
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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 January 2026 in Boston! |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Luminaires located where subject to bathroom shower spray shall be marked suitable for _____ locations. |
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| | Sponsored | EC&M Editor-in-Chief, Ellen Parson, discusses “2026 NEC Code Changes: Key Impacts for Electrical Contractors” with subject matter expert Chad Kennedy, Director of Industry Standards for Schneider Electric. In this third and final piece of three video interviews, we’ll explore several key NEC revisions around microgrids and critical... |
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| | | Every three years, the EC&M audience anxiously awaits the release of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). With this cycle’s round of changes, the 2026 NEC brings a wide range of updates, reorganizations, and new requirements that affect nearly every facet of the electrical industry. |
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| What is the maximum distance from a circuit breaker enclosure permitted for the seal-off fitting in the conduit? |
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| | | Download this breakdown of the key revisions and updates every electrical professional needs to know for this Code cycle. |
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| Take a look at these deteriorated cable jackets. The state of the jacket leaves these cables open to some serious potential damage. The violation of Sec. 110.12(B) needs to be addressed soon to prevent potential problems. |
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