In this article we will continue where we left off discussing branch circuit requirements, picking up with 210.8, Ground Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel.
Article 210 covers branch circuits, which is that portion of the wiring which connects the final overcurrent device to the utilization equipment.
It is essential to clearly explain the difference between grounded and grounding, and then find a way to etch this into the student’s mind so he or she will not confuse or misuse the terms.
Because meter sockets are now being installed on the other side of a customer’s load center, as part of PV installations, it is important for an inspector to understand the terminal configurations to help ensure the equipment was installed in a safe manner.
In the last issue we discussed the NEC requirements up through 110.14, Electrical Connections, so we will start with 110.15, the requirement for identifying the high leg.
In this article we will look at the biggest and brightest stars of this new technology era, when it comes to what is being seen on the plan review tables in building departments all over the U.S. and around the world.
Some of the items covered in Article 110 are the requirements for examination, installation and use, terminations, and access to and spaces about electrical equipment.
The Electrical Inspection Code for Existing Residential Occupancies will be a National Standard of Canada, published in English and French.
Last issue we made it through the "g” definitions in Article 100. In this article, we will finish reviewing selected definitions.
There is a huge opportunity to provide those tools necessary for young and new inspectors coming in to this trade.