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New to this section is requirement #16 for motors that are electronically protected to be marked on the nameplate. Got a great picture this week from George in West Palm beach, thanks George great picture. See below. If you want to make the pictures bigger just click on them. Not sure what you call it… Read more: 430.7 Markings on MOTOR NAMEPLATES 2020 NEC
I get calls all the time about which Code edition we are using. The 2020 NEC is what has been adopted since 12.31.23. The confusion comes from the edition of the Florida Building Code that is in use at this time the 2023 Edition. At this time, the 2023 Florida Building Code adopts the 2020… Read more: 2020 National Electrical Code
This new section does away with pulling down a fixture in a drywall or hard ceiling to access a junction box above the ceiling. It now requires the box to be part of the fixture when it’s above a drywall or hard ceiling. I don’t know who sent the picture of the week, but WOW!!! … Read more: 410.118 Access to other boxes.
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