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In every episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc sit down to discuss difficult-to-decipher concepts surrounding the National Electrical Code in under 15 minutes.

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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 12" by Mark Lamendola.
March 16, 2026
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Ellen and Russ LeBlanc discuss the placement of barriers in relation to electrical equipment.
March 2, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 11" by Mark Lamendola.
Feb. 16, 2026
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Ellen and Russ discuss NEC revisions to the location of service equipment for docks and marinas.
Feb. 2, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 10" by Mark Lamendola.
Jan. 19, 2026
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Ellen and Russ discuss NEC changes to test and maintenance protocols surrounding emergency systems.
Jan. 5, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 9" by Mark Lamendola.
Dec. 15, 2025
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Ellen Parson and Chad Kennedy discuss 2026 NEC Code Changes.
Dec. 12, 2025
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The 2023 Code cycle included revisions to address horticultural lighting hazards.
Dec. 1, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 8" by Mark Lamendola.
Nov. 17, 2025
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Russ and Ellen discuss revisions to Sec. 210.8(D) in the 2023 NEC
Nov. 3, 2025
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Ellen Parson and Chad Kennedy discuss 2026 NEC Code Changes.
Oct. 31, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 7" by Mark Lamendola.
Oct. 20, 2025
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Ellen and Russ break down a new section in the 2023 NEC
Oct. 6, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 6" by Mark Lamendola.
Sept. 15, 2025
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Russ and Ellen discuss ampacity and how the term is used throughout the NEC.
Sept. 1, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 5" by Mark Lamendola.
Aug. 18, 2025
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Russ and Ellen explore communications outlet requirements in the NEC.
Aug. 4, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 4" by Mark Lamendola.
July 21, 2025
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Ellen and Russ discuss the NEC’s evolving requirements for ceiling fans.
July 7, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 3" by Mark Lamendola.
June 16, 2025
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Russ and Ellen discuss wireless and battery-powered switches.
June 2, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 2" by Mark Lamendola.
May 19, 2025
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Diving into the sometimes confusing requirements surrounding Sec. 314.29.
May 5, 2025