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News and stories about electrical codes and standards—including the National Electrical Code, NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, IEEE standards 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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Branch Circuit Conductor Sizes: The wiring backbone, part 3
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Welcome back to the discussion on developing a better understanding of the National Electrical Code. This month we will skip ahead a little in Article 210 to discuss how branch circuits are rated and how to decide what size branch circuit needs to be installed. We will also cover how to
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Series Ratings: CQD Spotlight
Jun 13, 2025
CQD Spotlight features questions and answers from NECA and ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR’s Code Question of the Day program. Whether you’re a seasoned contractor, an apprentice or simply a National Electrical Code enthusiast, you’ll gain knowledge with a nod to the
...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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