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Public Hearing Set
for New Wiring Standards
What's Wrong
Here?
Code Q&A
Code Quiz
Code Change
Conferences Are Coming
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Code News Update
Public Hearing Set for New Wiring
Standards
According to a recent Code Alert issued on June 22,
2010
by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the North
Dakota State Electrical Board has scheduled a public hearing to discuss
new rules and amendments associated with the 2011 North Dakota Wiring
Standards. The new standards will be based on the 2011 NEC. The public
hearing is set for 1:15 p.m. on July 14, 2010 in the Red River Room,
State Capitol, Bismarck, N.D.
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Code Challenge
What's Wrong Here?
By Brian J. McPartland
Think you know how this installation violates the
NEC?
Visit EC&M's
website to see the answer.
Hint: A new multi-use dryer receptacle?
Code Q&A
By Mike Holt
Q. What are the disconnecting means requirements
for a water heater?
Visit EC&M's
website to see the answer.
Code Quiz
By Steven Owen
There are five ½-in. rigid metal conduits installed
underground and connected to gasoline-dispensing equipment and other
associated equipment. One of the rigid conduits contains power circuit
wiring for the pump motor. One of the rigid conduits contains the
wiring
for the lights on the island. One of the rigid conduits contains
control
circuit wiring for the pump. One rigid conduit contains wiring for
intercom and speakers. Which, if any, of these conduits shall be bonded
and grounded?
- All five of them.
- Only the rigid conduit containing power conductors for the pump
motor.
- Only the rigid conduit containing the lighting conductors.
- Both the power and lighting conduits (b and c).
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website for the answer and explanation.
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