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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

By Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant


Tue, 2012-07-24 18:29

How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldnt
identify? Heres your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone elses work from
the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo? Note: Submitted
comments must include specific references from the 2011 NEC.
Hint: Crank up the Volume

Tell Them WhatTheyveWon...


Using the 2011 NEC, correctly identify the Code violation(s) in this months photo in 200 words or less and
you could win something to put in your toolbox. E-mail your response, including your name and mailing
address, to neccodeguy@hotmail.com, and Russ LeBlanc will select three winners (excluding manufacturers
and prior winners) at random from the correct submissions. Note that submissions without an address will not
be eligible to win. Winners will receive a set of insulated hand tools from Ideal Industries, Inc., valued at more
than $125.*Theset includes 9.25-in. insulated side-cutting pliers, 10-in. insulated tongue-and-groove pliers, and
a 0.25-in. x 6-in. insulated screwdriver.
*Please allow six to eight weeks for delivery of tools.

07-03-15 2:25 PM

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Our three winners this month were:


GaryStoltenburg, a manufacturing plant
electrician from Medford, Ore.; Carlos Vargas, an
electrical trainee from Oxnard, Calif.; and Billy
Townsend, a master electrician/owner
ofGenPowerServices, LLC in Plant City, Fla. They
all correctly identified violations in this
replacement parts photo.
Section 110.12(B) notes the internal parts of
electrical equipment, including bus bars, wiring
terminals, and other surfaces shall not be
damaged or contaminated by foreign materials
such as paint, plaster, cleaners, abrasives, or
corrosive residues. It goes on to state, There
shall also be no damaged parts that may adversely
affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the
equipment such as parts that are broken; bent;
cut; or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action
or overheating.
Section 110.14(A) requires the connection of
conductors to terminal parts be made in a manner
to ensure a thoroughly good connection without
damaging the conductors. The connection shall be
made by means of pressure connectors, solder
lugs, or splices to flexible leads.
408.30requirespanelboardsto have an amp rating not less than the calculated load. Its doubtful the small wire
used to make the repair has the same amperage as the original bus bar.
Another thing to keep in mind is the short circuit current rating of thispanelboardhas been adversely affected by
this repair. It may no longer match the designed short circuit rating. This would be a violation of 110.10.
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