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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 2023 National Electrical Code in 10 minutes or less. Designed to bring listeners practical information on how to apply the NEC in real-world settings, this podcast appeals to the entire EC&M audience, including electrical engineers, electricians, electrical contractors, and plant facility personnel. It is produced by EC&M magazine, the technical authority (established in 1901) for electrical professionals who design, construct, and maintain electrical systems for all types of businesses across a variety of vertical markets and industries. Part of Endeavor Business Media‘s portfolio of publications, ”Code Conversations” is a spinoff of EC&M On Air, brought to you by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Associate Editor Ellie Coggins with artwork by Senior Art Director David Eckhart. For more info on this unique package of content for the electrical market, check us out at www.ecmweb.com.
Episodes
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Episode 9: Receptacles and Ranges
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss Sec. 210.52 to get to the bottom of the requirements for receptacle outlets and ranges.
Friday May 06, 2022
Episode 8: Breaking Down “Breaker Lock”
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss Sec. 240.24 – taking a look at why circuit breakers don’t always meet the definition of “readily accessible.”
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Episode 7: Identification Methods for Grounded Conductors
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss Sec. 200.6 and why the Code doesn't specify which method of identification must be used for any particular voltage class or system type.
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Episode 6: When Definitions Trigger an Unclear Response
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss why Sec. 406.4(D)(4) may undergo some additional changes in the 2023 NEC and why understanding the definitions in Art. 100 is of the utmost importance.
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Episode 5: Analyzing the Intent and Application of Sec. 210.52(2)
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss wall space when it comes to certain dwelling unit receptacle outlets – and how different people may interpret the requirements in different ways.
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Episode 4: An Inside Look at the Trio of GFCI Requirements in Sec. 210.8(D)
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
In this episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and longtime Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss when and if a trifecta of GFCI protection may be needed to ensure Code-compliant installations for certain appliances, such as a drinking water cooler or bottle fill station.
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Episode 3: What’s Actually Mandatory When It Comes to Microwave Installations?
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
In this episode, Russ LeBlanc, longtime NEC consultant to EC&M, and Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief, discuss some of the discrepancies that come up when performing microwave installations and why the Code may cause confusion at times in these instances.
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Episode 2: Confusion Surrounding Means of Support Requirements in Sec. 358.30
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
In this episode of "Code Conversations," EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss what side of the fence he's on regarding means of support requirements in Sec. 358.30 for short runs of EMT raceways installed between cabinets or boxes.
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Episode 1: Why Discrepancies Exist with Emergency Disconnects
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
In the inaugural episode of "Code Conversations," Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson speaks with longtime contributor and NEC consultant to EC&M, Russ LeBlanc, on why the practical applications of Sec. 230.85 can cause some confusion.