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  1. jar546

    Name the Electrical Violation Photo

    This was discovered after a work without permit was called in by a neighbor. Looking at electrical only, what violation(s) do you see? Cite the NEC code for good measure.
    • jar546
    • Thread
    • conduit electrical code electrical code violation ent nec violation
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Electrical Codes
  2. jar546

    What is missing? Service Disconnect

    Yes the bond screw is in place to bond the grounded conductor (neutral) to the enclosure but something is missing. The line-side service conductors enter the bottom through EMT and connect to the top of the built in breaker. The feeders to the interior panelboard of this apartment come off the...
    • jar546
    • Thread
    • bond bushing conduit emt nema 3r service disconnect service enclosure
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Electrical Codes
  3. jar546

    Conduit Depth

    Let's say you have a covered patio with a framed roof attached to a structure. The covered patio has plans for brick pavers. PVC conduit with 120v circuits is planned to cross under the covered patio, below the brick pavers. What depth does the conduit have to be? Would you consider the...
  4. jar546

    Less Yellow Paint, More Yellow Wire Lube

    I gotta say, they might as well paint this area yellow. No need to watch the whole thing, you'll see what I mean in the first 2 minutes or so... Enjoy!
  5. A

    Run items (ducts, conduits, pipes, etc.) in rated stair wall

    I know that per 1023.5 of the code, there are no penetrations allowed in an interior exit stairway except for the items listed that serve the stair. Per the exception though, membrane penetrations are allowed on the outside of the enclosure. Are you then allowed to run items inside the wall that...
    • Adrienne
    • Thread
    • cbc conduit fire barrier horizontal penetration hvac interior exit stair penetration rated wall
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: California
  6. A

    Run items (ducts, conduits, pipes, etc.) in rated stair wall

    I know that per 1023.5 of the code, there are no penetrations allowed in an interior exit stairway except for the items listed that serve the stair. Per the exception though, membrane penetrations are allowed on the outside of the enclosure. Are you then allowed to run items inside the wall that...
    • Adrienne
    • Thread
    • cbc conduit fire barrier horizontal penetration hvac interior exit stair penetration rated wall
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Commercial Building Codes
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