| | | | | | This installation doesn’t have the clips required by Sec. 358.30. In addition, there is a violation of Sec. 358.42 and 720.6(A). Take a look at the issues in the video and learn why this installation violates those Code requirements. |
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| | | | How much space is required above cable trays to provide access for installing and maintaining cables? |
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| | | | The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently released three proposed Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs) to the 2026 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). The proposed changes impact requirements related to transfer equipment, ESVSE, and equipment grounding conductors. |
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| | Sponsored | | Join NECA and Schneider Electric for a must-attend session on 2026 NEC Code changes. Learn key updates, compliance strategies, and practical steps to improve safety, streamline projects, and stay inspection-ready. Register now! |
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| | | EC&M wishes Mike Holt the best as he embarks on a new journey. |
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| | | This EC&M Tech Talk examines the changes to the grounding and bonding requirements of Art. 250 Grounding and Bonding found in the National Electrical Code. Randy Barnett, maintenance and construction electrician, first discusses the removal of Part X of article 250 into a new Article 270 Grounding and Bonding of Systems over 1000VAC, 1500VDC, Nominal... |
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| | | Starting September 1, Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services will enforce a new electrical safety code based on the 2023 NEC standards. |
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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: Extension cord abuse. |
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| | | For this Members Only quiz, we’re going to test you on your knowledge of Art. 110 and the general requirements of the NEC. After taking this five-question quiz, check the links in the answers to learn more about each requirement. You can also enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon after submitting your answers! |
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| Fill in the blank. Overcurrent devices for PV source circuits shall be sized not less than _____ of the maximum currents calculated in Sec. 690.8(A). |
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