| | | | | | Shoddy electrical installers beware: If you’re behind an electrical installation gone wrong like those featured here, there’s a good chance your handiwork may turn up in the pages of EC&M on online someday soon. |
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| | Sponsored | | Lightweight, no burn-through Champion Fiberglass® Elbows protect data center cables while minimizing elbow repairs. They offer temperature tolerance and a fast, seamless installation. |
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| | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: A great flamingo imitation. |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. Handhole enclosure covers shall have an identifying mark or logo that prominently identifies the function of the enclosure, such as _____. |
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| | Sponsored | | What was revised in Chapters 1-3, and why it should matter to you. |
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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 10" by Mark Lamendola. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Threadless couplings approved for use with IMC in wet locations shall be _____. |
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| | | The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the Montana Electrical Inspectors Association is the latest Electrical Inspection Section Affiliate Chapter (EIS). |
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| | | November of 2025 ushered in a new Code cycle and introduced the 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code. The 2026 NEC brought several significant changes and it’s important for engineers and electricians to be aware of what has been added or changed. Test your 2026 NEC knowledge with this five-question EC&M Member’s Only quiz. After submitting... |
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| | | The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced a major milestone update to its digital platform NFPA LiNK, which provides access to the organization’s vast codes and standards library and other related resources. The next generation of NFPA LiNK has been purpose-built — with AI top of mind — to help safety professionals. |
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| | | Circuits installed outside are more vulnerable than those installed inside, therefore they have special requirements. Learn all about them in this article by NEC expert Mike Holt. |
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| | | Check out this raceway separation. This is a violation of Sec. 300.12 because the raceway is not continuous. In addition, the box is not properly supported, which is a violation of Sec. 314.23. Take a look at the installation for yourself. How would you address these violations? |
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| | | What is the classification of an outdoor area 16 ft from a gasoline dispensing pump? |
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