Code Q&A
Jun 20, 2006, By Mike Holt
Q. When determining the placement for receptacles in a dwelling, is the wall space behind a door required to be considered?...
Code Violations Illustrated
Jun 12, 2006,
Code Q&A
Jun 12, 2006, By Mike Holt
Code Quiz
Jun 12, 2006, By Steven Owen
Article 700: Emergency Systems
Jun 1, 2006, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Essentially, emergency systems are lifelines for people, and Art. 700 is all about keeping those lifelines from breaking. The Article's main goal is to...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Jun 1, 2006, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Code Quiz
May 24, 2006, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
May 24, 2006, By Mike Holt
Code Quiz
May 11, 2006, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
May 11, 2006, By Mike Holt
NEC and IECC: Friends or Foes in the Lighting Arena?
May 1, 2006, By Steven Owen, National Code Seminars
Is there a positive relationship between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in the area of lighting,...
Stumped by the Code?
May 1, 2006, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
All questions and answers are based on the 2005 NEC. Q. I have six 18-foot metal poles to install in a parking area. Is a ground rod required at each...
Power to the Pump
May 1, 2006, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
One of the principal NEC requirements for circuit protection is that you shut down the equipment rather than let supply conductors melt from overload....
Illustrated Catastrophes
May 1, 2006, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Code Quiz
Apr 24, 2006, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
Apr 24, 2006, By Mike Holt
Code Quiz
Apr 11, 2006, By Steven Owen
Code Q&A
Apr 11, 2006, By Mike Holt
Exploring Requirements for Information Technology Equipment
Apr 1, 2006, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
If you've ever seen a shutoff switch located just outside an information technology (IT) room, you may have wondered who in their right mind would install...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Apr 1, 2006, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
