Ecmweb 24937 20190613 Ecm Wwh Code Watch 2
Ecmweb 24937 20190613 Ecm Wwh Code Watch 2
Ecmweb 24937 20190613 Ecm Wwh Code Watch 2
Ecmweb 24937 20190613 Ecm Wwh Code Watch 2
Ecmweb 24937 20190613 Ecm Wwh Code Watch 2

What’s Wrong Here? Hint: A Bad Ballfield Installation

June 13, 2019
I spotted this installation while watching a little league baseball game. There are not many, if any, good things to share about this installation.

Hint: a bad ballfield installation

See the answer below.

I spotted this installation while watching a little league baseball game. There are not many, if any, good things to share about this installation. The receptacles are not weather resistant (WR) type as required by Sec. 406.9(B)(1). The broken covers violate Sec. 110.12(B) since they no longer provide any protection from snow, rain and moisture in general. Wet receptacles can create a shock and fire hazard. Any covers installed for 15A or 20A, 125V or 250V receptacles installed in wet locations must create an enclosure that is weatherproof, whether or not an attachment plug is inserted. This could be a typical “bubble cover” style commonly used. The cable connectors used on the UF cable are NM cable connectors and are not suitable for use in this wet location. Section 300.15 requires fittings, such as cable connectors, to be listed for wet locations when installed in wet locations.

About the Author

Russ LeBlanc | Owner

Russ started in the electrical trade as an apprentice in 1985. He worked his way up to become a Journeyman Electrician and then eventually became a Master Electrician and Licensed Construction Supervisor. In 1999 Russ become an Electrical Instructor for The Peterson School of Engineering in Massachusetts where he developed his passion for teaching, and quickly became Department Head of Electrical Instruction. Russ has taught thousands of apprentices, electricians, engineers, inspectors, and other electrical professionals during his career as an instructor. He continues to provide electrical professionals with Electrical Code seminars, Arc-Flash Awareness training seminars and educational material through his LeBlanc Consulting Services in North Reading, MA whose specialty is educating electricians. He has been an active member of the NFPA Electrical Section and has authored hundreds of National Electrical Code proposals and comments which have become Code rules to improve the safety for the electrical industry. Russ is also an IAEI certified Electrical Inspector.

Please visit www.russleblanc.net for more information.

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