| | | | | | For this episode of Moving Violations, Russ highlights an EMT installation without any clips or support, a violation of Sec. 358.30. There’s also no support on a long run of LFMC, which is a violation of Sec. 350.30. Finally, there is a dangling box which violates Sec. 314.23. Do you see anything else in the video that needs to be addressed in order... |
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| | | | True or false? A fire pump feeder may be routed inside a building where it is encased in 2 in. of concrete. |
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| | | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss 2026 NEC changes related to an expanded requirement regarding arc flash hazard marking in other than dwelling units. Russ explains the major expansion to Sec. 110.16 and what changed with the arc-flash labeling requirements. He also explains... |
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| | | Article 200 provides the requirements for the use and identification of grounded conductors. As with most NEC articles, it has its own general requirements. Unlike the arrangement in many articles, those do not consist of Part I. Article 200 does not have “Parts.” The general requirements are in Sec. 200.4. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Where multiple services supply portable structures at carnivals, the equipment grounding conductors that serve structures separated by less than _____ shall be bonded together at the portable structures. |
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| | | Welcome to this EC&M Tech Talk covering Art. 706 Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) found in the 2026 National Electrical Code. Randy Barnett takes us through an explanation of what constitutes an energy storage system and different types of energy storage systems. From this introduction a review is conducted of all six parts of Art. 706. |
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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: Wrong choice of wiring methods. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Noncombustible surfaces that are broken or incomplete shall be repaired so there will be no gaps or open spaces greater than _____ in. at the edge of a cabinet or cutout box employing a flush-type cover. |
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