EC&M Code Conversations

Episode 19: How Bathroom Branch Circuit Requirements Have Evolved in the NEC

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss the evolution of bathroom branch circuit requirements in the NEC and the confusion this subject has caused over the years. 

 

Episode 18: Shedding Light on Sec. 210.70

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss exterior lighting requirements in the NEC and changes that were made to those requirements in the 2023 NEC.

Episode 17: Making Sense of Sec. 250.122(B) of the National Electrical Code

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss the confusion that can arise surrounding Sec. 250.122(B) as it relates to sizing equipment grounding conductors. 

Episode 16: How to Determine Which Piping Systems Need To Be Bonded to the Common Grounding Electrode Conductor

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss different interpretations of how to determine which piping systems need to be bonded to the common grounding electrode conductor.

Episode 15: Weighing In on Applying Sec. 314.27(A)(2) Requirements

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss different interpretations of applying the requirements of Sec. 314.27(A)(2). 

Episode 14: Misconceptions about Multiwire Branch Circuit Rules

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss misconceptions surrounding the application of Sec. 590.4(D)(1). Is a multiwire branch circuit a single circuit or is it multiple circuits? 

Episode 13: Non-Grounding Receptacle Replacement

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss the confusion surrounding the replacement of non-grounding type receptacles.

Episode 12: Remember to Bond, Just Bond

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss the confusion surrounding which piping systems need to be bonded to common grounding electrode conductors.

Episode 11: Why Section 422.30 Has a Wide Range of Interpretations

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss Section 422.30 and why it has such a wide range of interpretations surrounding it.  

Episode 10: Sec. 314.27(C) – Not a Fan of This Rule

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss Sec. 314.27(C) and why installing fan-rated boxes can get confusing.