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  1. JimmyTreeX

    Ticketing Question- Code violations

    I have a question about issuing tickets for non-compliance. When performing an inspection, especially for tenant complaints, you can end up citing 10-20-30 violations. I’m not sure how many of you are familiar with slum lords, but my city is full of them, so unfortunately landlords not fixing...
  2. jar546

    Why you can't run NM (Romex) to an outside condensing unit

    Simply put, NM cable is not allowed in wet locations and even in conduit outside, it is not allowed. This is nothing new, it has been the code requirement for a very long time. This is how we get there. NEC Article 334 covers NM cable. Type NM, NMS & NMC are part of this. None of them are...
    • jar546
    • Thread
    • code violation electrical code nec nm cable nm cable in conduit romex violation
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electrical Codes
  3. S

    New home owner - Code violation

    Hey everyone. I purchased the home approximately 10 months ago. It is in an unincorporated neighborhood in Seminole County, Florida. Needless to say, it is not the "nicest" looking neighborhood and there are obvious code violations at probably every house. Well for some reason, I received a...
  4. jar546

    This Spa Expert Found a Legit Problem and Then...

    And then he did this and I realized he had no clue what he was doing.
  5. jar546

    Fernco Wire Fill

    Does anyone have a chart for wire fill in a Fernco coupler? I think this one is a NEMA 3R due to the stainless clamps.
    • jar546
    • Thread
    • code violation electrical violation fernco nema
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electrical Codes
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