Russ examines an outdoor installation that used plumbing fittings. This violates Sec. 110.8 since only suitable wiring ...

Rework can be costly. Learn what contributes to its high cost and recommendations on how to prevent rework/recalls.

When the NEC talks about “wireway,” it is referring to a specific type of raceway. Wireways come in two types: Metal. These are sheet metal troughs with hinged or removable covers. They house and ...

See which state's residents are the least overwhelmed and most content, as measured by national burnout-related internet keyword searches. After bringing you the most burnt-out states in the country, ...

Recently, the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Collaboration Programme (HEV TCP) by the International Energy Agency (IEA) launched Task 53 to improve interoperability of bidirectional charging.

This episode discusses Sec. 314.23 and the requirements surrounding box supports. In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc talk about ...

Take this weekly quiz to test your knowledge of the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. The Code Quiz features three questions that are presented in a Fill-in-the-Blank or Multiple ...

We're back with a new “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery. This month features a new selection of the industry's latest product innovations, chosen by the editors of EC&M.Click through the ...

In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett reviews the NEC rules for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment found in Art.

Prior to starting his own business, Mark served as the Technical Editor on EC&M for six years, worked three years in nuclear ...