| | | | | | There are a couple of NEC violations with the raceways here. First is a violation of Sec. 300.13 because raceways and cables cannot be used to support other raceways and cables. There is also a violation of Sec. 358.30 that Russ explains in the video. |
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| | | Article 110 provides general requirements for all installations. These are the ones that are codified in the NEC. But the NEC requirements are merely “adequate” [Sec. 90.2(B)(C)]. An installation that is NEC compliant can still fail an inspection by the customer. |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss Sec. 555.9 in the 2026 NEC, which introduces a new requirement around engineered electrical designs for pier distribution systems. Russ gives an overview of what this change entails and why it was added to the 2026 Code. |
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| | | In this EC&M Tech Talk, electrical code and safety specialist Randy Barnett takes a look at Variable Frequency Drives – what we commonly call VFDs. |
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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: Poor choice of wiring methods. |
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| | | Receptacle terminals marked CO/ALR shall be permitted to be used with _____ conductors. |
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