Codes & Standards
News and stories about electrical codes and standards—including the National Electrical Code, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace and more—appear monthly in ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine and can be read and shared on ECmag.com. Electrical contractors need these codes to stay safe on the job, and many of the codes also protect those living and working in the buildings serviced by ECs.
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Gray Areas in the Code: Navigating uncertainty around service disconnects and more
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This article takes a closer look at gray areas in the National Electrical Code and how to successfully navigate them.

Measuring Shore Power to Boats, Porch Eaves and More
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Jim Dollard has an extensive background in codes and standards. Send questions about the National Electrical Code (NEC) to Jim at [email protected] All answers are based on the 2023 NEC.
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