Posted Oct 2020
Door Swings, Lighting Control and More
Jim Dollard has an extensive background in codes and standards. Send questions about the National Electrical Code (NEC) to Jim at codefaqs@gmail.com. Answers are based on the 2020 NEC. Doors...
Codes & Standards
Posted Oct 2020
Preplanned Post-Installation Inspections: Do you need periodic testing of water features after the work is complete?
New Section 680.4 in Article 680 in the 2020 National Electrical Code enables the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) to require periodic inspection and testing of swimming pools, fountains and similar...
Posted Oct 2020
Raising the Standard of Quality: Making installation methods and practices uniform
In 1996, when the National Electrical Contractors Association was developing National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) for the electrical construction industry, the initial effort included the development of NECA 1, Standard...
Posted Oct 2020
Pulling Back the Curtain: How and why major work on the National Electrical Code really gets done
When I was first involved with the NEC , there were several ad hoc subcommittees. Some were assigned a very specific task to meet over lunch or in the evenings...
Posted Sep 2020
Code FAQs: Service Conductors, Sunlight Resistance and More
Jim Dollard has an extensive background in codes and standards. Send questions about the National Electrical Code (NEC) to Jim at codefaqs@gmail.com. Answers are based on the 2020 NEC. Service...
