Code Conversations

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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Russ and Ellen discuss the new 2026 NEC requirement, Sec. 555.35.
Nov. 2, 2026
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Many electrical inspection failures stem from small, preventable oversights rather than major Code violations.
Oct. 22, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 19" by Mark Lamendola.
Oct. 19, 2026
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Russ and Ellen discuss 2026 NEC changes in Sec. 625.44
Oct. 5, 2026
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What does it really mean for an electrical project to be “ready for inspection”? In this episode of Code Conversations, host Ellen Parson talks with Paul Abernathy about inspection...
Sept. 23, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 18" by Mark Lamendola.
Sept. 21, 2026
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Ellen and Russ describe new NEC requirements for power control systems (PCS).
Sept. 7, 2026
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Is the inspector really responsible for finding what's wrong with your electrical installation?
Aug. 27, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 17" by Mark Lamendola.
Aug. 17, 2026
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Ellen and Russ discuss the significant expansion of Sec. 110.16 in the 2026 NEC.
Aug. 3, 2026
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Ellen welcomes Paul Abernathy to the EC&M team and previews content to come.
July 22, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 16" by Mark Lamendola.
July 20, 2026
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Ellen and Russ discuss 2026 NEC changes related to manufacturers’ instructions.
July 6, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 15" by Mark Lamendola.
June 15, 2026
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Ellen and Russ discuss Sec. 555.9 in the 2026 NEC.
June 1, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 14" by Mark Lamendola.
May 18, 2026
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Ellen and Russ LeBlanc discuss 2026 NEC changes related to a new requirement about field marking of EVSE enclosures.
May 4, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 13" by Mark Lamendola.
April 20, 2026
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Ellen and Russ LeBlanc discuss 2026 NEC changes related to the installation of receptacle outlets below kitchen countertops.
April 6, 2026
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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