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January 28, 2020
Is a feeder conduit permitted to pass through an exit stairwell enclosure? The lighting in the exit stairwell is supplied by the emergency system (generator) supplying the building. Any guidance would be appreciated, Sammy Duncan
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January 27, 2020
Can I install a 208Y/120-volt circuit in the same conduit as a 480Y277-volt circuit? Slim Jim
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January 24, 2020
If I install 2 AWG copper conductors in a run of 2-inch EMT, are plastic bushings required in all enclosures that the circuit is installed to? An inspector is requiring I install them but I can't find a rule in the NEC? The EMT fittings (connectors) I used have plastic throats (integral with the connectors) at the threaded ends. Any help would be appreciated. Carl Davis **NOTE: Correction to yesterday's answer (1-22-2020): "The 2020 NEC not now directly prohibits this orientation. See Section 408.43."
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January 1, 0001
In a new house construction project, can the electrical panel be in a floored attic if the installation meets all minimum set backs, and has access by pull down stairs? What code sections would apply?
Eileen Felton
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January 20, 2020
What is the maximum voltage drop for any branch circuit installed in a sensitive electronic equipment panel board? -Timothy Hardt
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January 21, 2020
Is THWN conductor insulation suitable for use for the branch circuits for an operating room that is supplied by an isolated power system? Anthony Goode
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January 23, 2020
Thank you for providing this service! I have an ungrounded three-phase 480-volt delta system and was wondering what the phase-to-ground voltage is. Hopefully you can provide some clarification. Not sure if the NEC addresses this situation. Kenneth McQuaid
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January 22, 2020
Can a panelboard be installed on its back in the face up position? The NEC does not seem to address this orientation. Any guidance would be very appreciated. Thomas Dye
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January 17, 2020
Gentlemen, I’m hoping you can help with an opinion. As you seem to understand how to apply the NEC rules from a practical viewpoint. Section 230.72 indicates the two to six service disconnects permitted in Section 230.71 must be grouped. There is no maximum distance on between the two to six disconnects, so how far is too far before the installation would not meet the grouping requirement. Could signage be installed to assist in meeting the grouping requirement? Any opinions would be very appreciated. Mark Taylor
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January 16, 2020
Can electrical metallic tubing (EMT) be installed to supply a fire pump. The installation would be from the load side of the fire pump controller overhead on a ceiling of the fire pump room and then a vertical drop of the ceiling to the motor. There would be a transition from EMT to liquid-tight flexible metal conduit within 2 feet of the motor terminal housing. Job specifications are calling for rigid metal conduit. Thanks for any Code view on this, Mike Long
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January 15, 2020
My husband is installing landscape lighting in our front yard and he is trying to determine how deep to bury the underground wires. Any guidelines would be so appreciated. Mary Christianson
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January 14, 2020
What is the minimum size branch circuit conductor for a 50 HP, 3-phase, 460-volt motor that runs continuous and is installed in a steady ambient temperature of 85-90 degrees F? Our office is having a debate about this and we were hoping your forum could provide another view/opinion. Thomas Clark
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January 13, 2020
If I used a length of 1-inch aluminum rigid conduit (10-foot sleeve) for physical protection of a grounding electrode conductor installed on a wall, is bonding required from the contained grounding electrode conductor to the conduit at both ends where the conductor enters the sleeve and where it exits? Thanks for any clarification you can provide. Alex Holtz
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January 10, 2020
Does all electrical equipment have to be UL approved? Mark Goldberg
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January 9, 2020
Does the NEC have a requirement for oxidation inhibitors for connections involving aluminum conductors? Alan Hunt
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