Articles about Electrical Code NEC

Installing an Outlet in the Ceiling of a Building

By Dave Rongey

Michael in California asks: We have been installing 110v receptacles in above grid locations. My question is in regards to above ceiling electrical outlets in plenum non-plenum ceilings.

Tags: ceiling outlet, electrical code, electrical code general question, electrical outlet, electrical outlets, electrical wiring plenum ceiling, installing an outlet, NEC Article 725.61

Installing an Underground Electrical Service and Pull Box

By Dave Rongey

How to Install an Underground Electrical Service for a Home: Electrical Pull Box And a PVC 90 Degree Sweep to the Panel, Electrical Code about a Main Electrical Service Disconnect Switch.

Tags: electrical code, electrical panel, electrical question, house disconnect switch, how to electrical, main breaker, pvc conduit for panel, pvc electrical conduit, service disconnect, underground electric service, underground pull box

What is The Purpose of the Neutral Wire

By Dave Rongey

The Purpose of the Neutral Wire in Electrical Systems: What is the purpose of the neutral wire and the difference between the ground wire and the white neutral wire.

Tags: 120v circuit, alternating current, electric circuit, electric panel, Electrical, electrical code, gec grounded electrode conductor, nec code, neutral wire, white wire

I Changed My Home Wiring Have I Violated Any Electrical Codes?

By Dave Rongey

I upgraded some appliance circuits, have I violated any codes? What to do If You Forgot to Get a Permit or Inspection for Your Electrical Project.

Tags: adding electrical wiring, building permit, electrical code, electrical inspection, home electrical wiring, wiring a panel

Electrical Code and Buried UF Cable

By Dave Rongey

Does the electrical code allow you to run UF cable in concrete? Installing Buried Electrical Cable, The Minimum Covering Requirements for UF Cable.

Tags: code for uf cable, concrete, electric code, electrical code, nec code, UF Cable, underground electrical, underground wiring, wire in concrete

NEC Electrical Code for Re-Identifying Ungrounded Conductor

By Dave Rongey

How should I Identify Electrical Conductor Wiring? NEC Article 200.7 (C) Re-Identifying Ungrounded Neutral Conductors.

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What is the Electric Code for Installing a 220volt Receptacle

By Dave Rongey

How high should a 220volt receptacle box be above the floor? Examples where 220volt receptacles are installed in specific applications and the NEC Code.

Tags: 220volt dryer plug, 220volt range outlet plug, all 220volt receptacle, electrical code, nec code 210.52, nec code 220volt receptacle, wiring 220volt receptacle

Minimum Height for Electric Service Meter

By Dave Rongey

What is the minimum height for mounting an electric service? Mounting the Electric Service Meter.

Tags: code for meter height, electrical code, hieght for meter, install electric service, mount electric meter

Electrical Code for Replacing a Service Panel

By Dave Rongey

Is it within code to replace a 30 circuit service panel with a 42 circuit service? Electrical Codes and for a Service Panel.

Tags: electrical code for service panels, electrical wiring, how to electrical, larger electric panel, nec code for service panel, need more circuit breakers, replacing a panel, residential service panel

Methods for Splicing Electrical Wires

By Dave Rongey

How to Splice Electrical Wires and Cables: Is it safe to install junction boxes to splice several wires?

Tags: electrical splice, electrical wiring, fix electrical wires, how to electrical, how to electrical wiring, junction box, splicing cables, splicing electrical wires, splicing wires

Grounding an Electrical Panel

By Dave Rongey

How to Ground a Electric Circuit Breaker Panel: Grounding Requirements for Electric Panels, National Electrical Code, NEC Article 250, Grounding a Main Panel, Grounding a Sub-Panel, Electrical Grounding Methods.

Tags: electrical grounding method, electrical panel, electrical wiring, ground a panel, grounding main panel, grounding sub panel, how to electric ground, how to electrical, how to ground panel, nec article 250, nec code, nec grounding

Electrical Code and Protecting NM Cable

By Dave Rongey

Installing and Protecting NM Electrical Cable – The NM Cable must be positioned and fastened so that the cable will be protected from damage especially when the wall coverings are installed.

Tags: armored cable, edge of stud, electrical code, nec, nm cable, supporting electrical cable, wood framed wall

Electrical Code for Wire Type and Size

By Dave Rongey

How to Know What Wire Size and Type to use for Home Electrical Wiring – Continuing the circuit with the same wire size and type is essential to maintain the integrity of the circuit.

Tags: 12-2, ac cable, cable bond, electric wire size, Grounding, home wire type, National Electrical Code, NM 12-2, nm cable, the right wire size, type of electric wire, types of electrical wire, wire size