This week we will start a series of Code Changes found in the 2017 NEC. Every couple of weeks we will explore one of the changes. If you have questions please email me at jleccemail@hotmail.com. REMEMBER THESE ARE NOT IN USE BECAUSE THE FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISION HAS NOT ADOPTED THE 2017 NEC YET!!!!!
The first one we will look at is in Article 110.14(D) Installation (of devices outlets, switches etc., etc..). This new section requires us to torque all connections that require torqueing which would now include switches and receptacle outlets, or any equipment that has a numerical value on the device or in the instructions provided by the manufacturer. A couple of manufacturers have come out with devices that come with a snap in tails which would not require torqueing. See the slides below, if you can not see the entire slide just click on it to make it bigger.
But for those who don’t have the snap in tails , you will need a torqueing screw driver.
Till next time be safe work safe.
Jake