2020 National Electrical Code

Stand-Alone Systems in the 2020 NEC – Article 710

What Changed in 2020 NEC, Article 710? Read on to learn about code changes and additions related to stand-alone power systems.

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How to Submit a Code Change Request

Where do National Electrical Code changes come from? This blog covers how changes happen as well as how to submit code changes!

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Section 230.62(C), Service Equipment – Barriers

How have service equipment barrier requirements changed for the 2020 NEC? And why were the changes made in the first place? Read on to find out!

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NEC Article 410 Part XVI: Horticultural Lighting

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Iowa Electrical Continuing Education Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)

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Stand-Alone Systems in the 2020 NEC – Article 710

What Changed in 2020 NEC, Article 710? Read on to learn about code changes and additions related to stand-alone power systems.

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How to Submit a Code Change Request

Where do National Electrical Code changes come from? This blog covers how changes happen as well as how to submit code changes!

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Section 230.62(C), Service Equipment – Barriers

How have service equipment barrier requirements changed for the 2020 NEC? And why were the changes made in the first place? Read on to find out!

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NEC Article 410 Part XVI: Horticultural Lighting

It is difficult to go for a drive or to a shopping center and not notice the prevalence of CBD products available, since many states have legalized or decriminalized CBD, hemp, and even marijuana for use as medicine or recreation. Regardless of how you may feel about their use, large-scale […]

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Iowa Electrical Continuing Education Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)

Get 4 hours of electrical continuing education for Iowa – Join us from the comfort of your own home for a continuing education webinar covering 2020 NEC Changes.

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Grounding of Luminaires with Exposed Conductive Parts (Section 410.42)

Electrical professionals understand that the purpose of the Code is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. The average homeowner knows that electricity is dangerous and stays away from bare wires. But does the average homeowner know that their lighting fixture could […]

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What is an Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System?

Electric vehicles are likely here to stay, but they are a rapidly evolving technology. Lighter lithium-ion type batteries have made electric cars, bicycles, motorcycles, and more, a reality. The code-making panels have significantly revised Article 625 for the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) to regulate the safety of electric vehicle charging. Even the title of the Article has changed, from “Electric Vehicle Charging” to “Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System.” Acronym School There are a lot […]

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What does the 2020 NEC say about adding retrofit lighting kits?

Lighting retrofit kits are immensely popular, due to the availability of high-efficiency lighting options that can reduce power consumption quite drastically. The 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) has added a new Section to help us deal with these kits, Section 600.35. What are the important things for the installer and inspector to look for in […]

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Do Lighting Dimmers Really Save Money?

To reduce power consumption and keep the electric bill in check, many people install lighting dimmers. Let’s look into the difference in savings using dimmers in the past versus using dimmers today and then decide if they are still a money saver. Read more from our blog!

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Reconditioning Luminaires, Lamps, and Lampholders: 2020 NEC, Section 410.7

Provisions and requirements for the reconditioning of equipment have been added to multiple sections of the 2020 NEC. Panelboards, switchboards, and circuit breakers, to name a few, can be reconditioned according to specific Code requirements. Read more about the definition for reconditioned has also been added to Article 100 from our blog!

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