| | | | | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Now that’s what I call a drip loop! |
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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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| | | | Fill in the blank. A _____ surge-protective device is permitted to be connected on either the line or load side of a service disconnect overcurrent device. |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. A dropped, suspended, or similar ceiling that does not add strength to the building structure shall not be considered a _____ ceiling. |
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| | | Do you know an up-and-coming young electrical professional who has shown extraordinary results on the job? If so, nominate them for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 1. |
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| | | This edition of the EC&M Member’s Only quiz series is all about transformers. Take this five-question quiz and put your knowledge about transformers and their NEC requirements to the test. After submitting your answers, you can enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! Note: You don’t have to get all the answers correct to win. |
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| | | Key takeaways from Terry Becker’s presentation at PowerTest26 on how to develop a risk-based electrical maintenance program that strengthens safety and reliability |
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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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