A Word from Jake – Page 16 – Jake Leahy's Electrical Code Connection

I don’t know it may be a little close to the ground.

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Post published:April 30, 2017
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Picture of the week

220.12 Electrical Code meets the Energy Code

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Post published:April 30, 2017
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Section 220.12 the Lighting load for listed occupancies has a new exception. It allows us to use the lighting

demands from the energy code as long as they meet the requirements of the exception.

Till next time be safe work safe

Jake

Remote Controlled receptacle

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Post published:April 16, 2017
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This picture give a whole new meaning to a cut in box or should I say a cut in extension.

This was sent to me by Mike Y of Lake Worth.

Thanks Mike

Jake

2014 Code Change 422.23 and 422.5

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I’m not sure how we are going to make the GFCI protective device readily accessible at a gas station, would that be to the consumer or the gas station owner.

This is a new change and its not out line considering the condition of some of this equipment. Maybe the manufactures will start incorporating these devices into

the equipment.

Till next Time be safe work safe

Jake

We are not the only ones that make mistakes

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Post published:April 2, 2017
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This one is from a job in WPB a few years back!

If you have a great picture you want to send. Send me ones you take on the job with a brief description.

Please don’t send ones from the Web. They may copy rights.

jleccemail@hotmail.com

Thanks

Jake

2014 Code Change 230.28 (B)

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Post published:April 2, 2017
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This weeks Code change clarifies when you use the service mast as a drop support. It can not be attached above a coupling if there are no supports above the coupling. Whether it is above a roof as depicted in the slide below or attached to the side of a building. If you use the mast for attachment then there has to be adequate mechanical strength to support the drop.

Till next time be safe work safe

Jake

Photo of the week 3/18/2017

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Post published:March 19, 2017
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They wondered why they failed!!!!!

Till next time be safe work safe

Jake

2014 Code Changes 200.4(B)

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Post published:March 19, 2017
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This weeks change comes from Chapter 2, article 200.4(B) identifying neutral conductors. This change is for all enclosures not just in a panelboard. So when you run several circuits with neutral through a Junction box remember to identify them, so we know which circuit the serve.