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Proper Project Preparation: Traversing the complexities of EV charging installations
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This article follows the journey to install 20 new EV charging stations in an existing parking garage at a commercial building, and the electrical code difficulties encountered along the way.
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Jumping on System Bonding Jumpers: Connecting up to Code, part 7
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This article takes an in-depth look at the main and system bonding jumper and the role it plays in grounding and bonding, how we size it up and install it.
2023 NEC Changes
In his 20-part series, National Electrical Code expert Mark Earley explained all the changes that went into the 2023 edition of the NEC as part of the three-year revision cycle.
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Powering Light Switches in Response to 2023 NEC Changes
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Floating Buildings, Fire Alarm Marking and More
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Where’s the Common Sense? HVAC dwelling unit systems in the 2023 NEC
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Navigating Into Chapter 6: Accepting (NEC) Change, part 16
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Continuing With Special Occupancies: Accepting (NEC) change, part 15
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Electric Motors: General NEC rules for their installation
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Intrinsic Safety, Countertop vs. Work Surface and More
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Electrical Code Evolution: Stay safe and relevant
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More on Chapter 5’s Revisions: Accepting (NEC) change, part 14
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