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NEC Code Change
Webinar Scheduled
What's Wrong
Here?
Code Q&A
Code Quiz
Code Change
Conferences are Coming
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Important Notice
NEC Code Change Webinar
Scheduled
On November 17 at 2 p.m. EST, NEC expert and
EC&M
Code consultant Mike Holt will highlight the top 2011 NEC Code changes
in a 1-hr Webinar. Broadcast live on the Web with streaming audio and
PowerPoint slides, the event will allow the audience to have real-time
interaction with Holt, who has repeatedly been recognized as one of the
electrical construction industry’s most knowledgeable and popular
trainers. A few of the hot topics on the agenda include: available
fault
current, GFCI production, cables under buildings, power distribution
block, receptacle replacements, grounding electrode systems, and much
more. For more information or to register online, visit EC&M's
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Code Violations
What's Wrong Here?
By Joe Tedesco
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NEC? Visit EC&M's
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Code Quandaries
Code Q&A
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Code Challenge
Code Quiz
By Steven Owen
According to the revised definition of "bathroom" in
the
2011 NEC, which of the following items were added to the list of what
constitutes a bathroom?
- A shower
- A bidet
- A urinal
- Plumbing fixtures similar to the above mentioned items
- All of the above
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Shows and Events
Code Change Conferences are
Coming
The 2011 NEC is coming. Will you be ready for the
changes? By attending one of EC&M's Code Change Conferences,
presented by NEC expert Mike Holt and sponsored by EC&M University, you'll
learn everything you need to know about major NEC changes that will
impact your work, whether you're an electrician, electrical engineer,
electrical designer, plant/facility electrical maintenance person, or
electrical inspector. Check out the following conferences for a
location
and time that's right for you.
- Philadelphia —November 29-30, Hilton Philadelphia City
Avenue
- Boston —December 7-8, Venue to be determined
- Orlando —December 13-14, Hyatt Regency Orlando
Airport
If you’re a registered professional engineer and attend one of the
2011 NEC Code Change Conferences, you'll be granted professional
development hours (PDHs), a requirement for re-licensing. The program
is
also certified as an approved provider of Code Update training by those
states requiring continuing education hours for re-licensing of
journeymen, master electricians, and electrical contractors.
Register now to
attend one of the these events. For more details on the conferences and
a full program, visit EC&M's website.
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