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5/21/2013 Dear Charlie, I'm following your Q/A site everyday. It’s Great. I am … View Question & Answer
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5/17/2013 Charlie, I’ve been just reading the question of the day up … View Question & Answer
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5/15/2013 Charlie, … View Question & Answer
5/14/2013 Charlie, … View Question & Answer
5/13/2013 Anything wrong with using a 3-pole breaker for utilization equipment requiring only … View Question & Answer
5/10/2013 Subject: GFCI Protection Charlie, … View Question & Answer
5/09/2013 Subject: What is the code for using tandem breakers when space is limited? … View Question & Answer
5/08/2013 Subject: E quipment Connected To Supply Side Of Service Does … View Question & Answer
5/07/2013 Subject: de-rating conductors When de-rating conductors of NM … View Question & Answer
5/06/2013 Charlie, Is there any Code requirement to connect all equipment grounding … View Question & Answer
5/03/2013 Subject: CQD - April 16, 2013 answer response Is the question for … View Question & Answer
5/01/2013 Subject: NEC Load Balancing Charlie, Does … View Question & Answer
4/30/2013 Subject: Grounding loop around building. Hi Charlie, … View Question & Answer
4/29/2013 Subject: CQ of the Day April 18 … View Question & Answer
4/26/2013 Subject: Structures Hello Charlie … View Question & Answer
4/25/2013 Subject: Anti short bushing I don't have a specific question … View Question & Answer
4/24/2013 Subject: Code Question of the Day Charlie, … View Question & Answer
4/23/2013 What is the NEC definition of a "Permanent Barrier" as used in … View Question & Answer
4/22/2013 Subject: S ervice Disconnect Grouping Charlie, I believe … View Question & Answer
4/19/2013 Subject: Cords above Ceilings - 400.8(5) Charlie, … View Question & Answer
4/18/2013 Subject: UF in Conduit Dear Charlie, … View Question & Answer
4/17/2013 Subject: Vending Machines … View Question & Answer
4/16/2013 Subject: Switching for stair lights Dear Sirs, For … View Question & Answer
4/15/2013 S ubject: Code question from beautiful NJ. … View Question & Answer
4/11/2013 Subject: 314.17(C) exception … View Question & Answer
4/09/2013 Charlie, There are many large industrial buildings going up in rural areas … View Question & Answer
4/08/2013 Subject: RE: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - Friday, March 29, 2013 … View Question & Answer
4/05/2013 Charlie, With respect to your response to the CQD regarding whether … View Question & Answer
4/04/2013 Good morning Diana, Thank you for the heads-up concerning replies. I am … View Question & Answer
4/03/2013 Charlie, I am inspecting an exterior skid mounted piece of equipment over … View Question & Answer
4/02/2013 Subject: Code Question My question for … View Question & Answer
3/29/2013 Subject: Limits of hazardous area Hi Charlie, … View Question & Answer
3/28/2013 Subject: Re: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - Monday, March 25, 2013 … View Question & Answer
3/27/2013 Subject: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - March 11, 2013 … View Question & Answer
3/26/2013 S ubject : CQD, March 13, 2013 … View Question & Answer
3/25/2013 Subject: CQD March 14th, 2013 … View Question & Answer
3/22/2013 Charlie, This is an excellent Code question forum. I have a question … View Question & Answer
3/21/2013 Charlie, I have a question about if a GFCI would trip … View Question & Answer
3/20/2013 Hi Charlie, This is in response to … View Question & Answer
3/19/2013 Hello Charlie, If a metal cover is installed on a concrete hand … View Question & Answer
3/18/2013 Charlie, You're awesome. Can a neutral conductor be used for bonding a … View Question & Answer
3/15/2013 Charlie, You're awesome. Can a neutral conductor be used for bonding a … View Question & Answer
3/14/2013 Charlie, Thanks for the interesting daily Code information. Here is a question … View Question & Answer
3/13/2013 Charlie, The CQD very cool. Is it acceptable by Code to install … View Question & Answer
3/12/2013 Hi Charlie, Here is an interesting question. I have a 200-ampere panel … View Question & Answer
3/11/2013 Charlie, We really enjoy the CQD. You seem to have fun helping … View Question & Answer
3/08/2013 Subject: Code Question of the Day Feb. 19, 2013 … View Question & Answer
3/07/2013 Subject: NEC 210.19 Hi Charlie, … View Question & Answer
3/06/2013 Subject: 314.17(C) exception … View Question & Answer
3/05/2013 Greetings Charlie, When applying the provisions of 110.26(C)(3), do … View Question & Answer
3/04/2013 Good day Charlie, I enjoy reading your Code Question of the Day … View Question & Answer
3/01/2013 Subject: CQD Feb. 22, 2013 Charlie, … View Question & Answer
2/28/2013 Subject: Splicing in Service Panels Can … View Question & Answer
2/27/2013 Subject: Re: CQD 2-5-13 Mr. Trout, … View Question & Answer
2/26/2013 Subject: R epetition Any qualified electrician is … View Question & Answer
2/25/2013 Subject: Code Question of the Day - Tuesday, February 5, 2013 … View Question & Answer
2/22/2013 Charlie, My application is a 2000kW, 480Y277 generator with … View Question & Answer
2/21/2013 Subject: RE: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - Tuesday, February 5, 2013 … View Question & Answer
2/20/2013 Subject: line side tap for solar backfeed … View Question & Answer
2/19/2013 Subject: 4 #1THHN conducts in what size EMT Charlie, … View Question & Answer
2/18/2013 Subject: Concrete-Encased Electrode … View Question & Answer
2/15/2013 Hello Charlie , I was piping in … View Question & Answer
2/14/2013 Question: … View Question & Answer
2/13/2013 Subject: RE: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - Tuesday, February 5, 2013 … View Question & Answer
2/12/2013 Subject: RE: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - Tuesday, February 5, 2013 … View Question & Answer
2/11/2013 Subject: Dimmable receptacles, Section 406.15 … View Question & Answer
2/08/2013 Subject: Wrong answer to code question or typo? … View Question & Answer
2/07/2013 Subject: CQD - January 25, 2013 Charlie; Is this … View Question & Answer
2/06/2013 Subject: CQD 1-18-13 Charlie, With reference to … View Question & Answer
2/05/2013 Charlie, Great insight you provide here every day. I am installing … View Question & Answer
2/04/2013 Subject: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - January 17, 2013 … View Question & Answer
2/01/2013 Subject: CQD January 25, 2013 Hello Charlie, … View Question & Answer
1/31/2013 Subject: RE: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - Friday, January 18, 2013 … View Question & Answer
1/30/2013 We are wiring an Eye Glass examination facility. Why is it required to use MC … View Question & Answer
1/29/2013 Subject: Space Heaters in Public Buildings Charlie, … View Question & Answer
1/28/2013 Subject: Homeowner Permits Good morning Charlie, … View Question & Answer
1/25/2013 Subject: Dimmable receptacles Good morning Charlie and thanks for … View Question & Answer
1/24/2013 Subject: W all receptacles and Switches … View Question & Answer
1/23/2013 On 1/7/13 9:29 AM, "Brejda, Andrew H CIV (US)" … View Question & Answer
1/22/2013 Are 208 volt 20 amp receptacles in commercial kitchens located by a sink (within 3 … View Question & Answer
1/21/2013 Subject: AC Overcurrent Protection What size conductors and … View Question & Answer
1/18/2013 Hi Charlie, I loved your response to Ryan on … View Question & Answer
1/17/2013 Subject: concrete encased electrode Charlie, … View Question & Answer
1/16/2013 I can't find anything in the NEC that would prohibit a vault being used … View Question & Answer
1/15/2013 Subject: S econdary Conductors My question is related … View Question & Answer
1/14/2013 Subject: 409.21 Overcurrent Protection. Can (2) two main overcurrent protective devices be … View Question & Answer
1/11/2013 Subject : Question 1.5.2013 In regards … View Question & Answer
1/10/2013 What is the ruling on gfi's in a commercial kitchen? Are there any exceptions or … View Question & Answer
1/09/2013 Subject: Optional Service Demand Calculations, NEC 220.88 Charlie, … View Question & Answer
1/08/2013 Does 625.29(B) Height mean the electric vehicle supply equipment must be 4 ft above the … View Question & Answer
1/07/2013 Date: Dec 27, 2012 12:32 PM Charles, Are remote … View Question & Answer
1/04/2013 Subject: EM T Residential Code Question Hello I'm located in … View Question & Answer
1/03/2013 Charlie, Thank you for recently answering my question regarding securing LFNC. In my example … View Question & Answer
1/02/2013 Subject: 12-24-12 Charlie, With regards … View Question & Answer
1/01/2013 Charlie, I appreciate your patience with all these questions. Do I have … View Question & Answer
12/31/2012 Charlie, Thanks for all you do for the industry. Here is a … View Question & Answer
12/28/2012 Charlie, Thanks for the CQD. I have one simple question. Is a … View Question & Answer
12/27/2012 Hey Charlie, Happy Holidays! Does the NEC require incident energy to be … View Question & Answer
12/26/2012 0 0 1 … View Question & Answer
12/25/2012 Subject: Receptacles in closets Note: … View Question & Answer
12/24/2012 Subject: MC Cable Thank you for taking my question. It's a minor … View Question & Answer
12/21/2012 Subject: CQD of December 14, 2012, Lighting of an Office Area … View Question & Answer
12/20/2012 Subject: CQD - December 13, 2012 … View Question & Answer
12/19/2012 Subject: Conduit Bodies - December 11, 2012 … View Question & Answer
12/18/2012 Subject: CQD - November 15, 2012 … View Question & Answer
12/17/2012 Subject: Welding Panelboards Charlie, I … View Question & Answer
12/14/2012 Subject: Lighting of an Office Area … View Question & Answer
12/13/2012 Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetalic Conduit is often used as the wiring method from a weatherproof disconnect … View Question & Answer
12/12/2012 What I can't find at the moment is something about multiple motors loads on one … View Question & Answer
12/11/2012 Hey Charlie, What a great tool you have here. Would be nice … View Question & Answer
12/10/2012 Subject: I am relocating a transformer … View Question & Answer
12/07/2012 Subject: Re: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - Thursday, November 15, … View Question & Answer
12/06/2012 What I can't find at the moment is something about multiple motors loads on one … View Question & Answer
12/05/2012 What I can't find at the moment is something about multiple motors loads … View Question & Answer
12/04/2012 Subject: CQD - November 14, 2012, RE: Code … View Question & Answer
12/03/2012 Subject: Hot Tub I r eally enjoy … View Question & Answer
11/30/2012 Subject: Concrete-Encased Electrode RE: Concrete-Encased Electrode. … View Question & Answer
11/29/2012 Subject: CQD - November 14, 2012 … View Question & Answer
11/28/2012 I am relocating a transformer that is 4360v primary 480 volts secondary. It is an … View Question & Answer
11/27/2012 Subject: CQD 10/19 & 10/30 Hello … View Question & Answer
11/26/2012 Subject: Receptacle Rating … View Question & Answer
11/23/2012 Good Morning! Thank you for this valuable discussion! … View Question & Answer
11/22/2012 Subject: Re: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - Tuesday, November 6, … View Question & Answer
11/21/2012 Subject: Well Pump Disconnect Is a service disconnect required … View Question & Answer
11/20/2012 Subject: Qualified persons servicing electrical equipment. … View Question & Answer
11/19/2012 Subject : Spa disconnect Dear … View Question & Answer
11/16/2012 Subject: NESC vs. NEC … View Question & Answer
11/15/2012 My company has "electrical contractors" installing communication cables up at ceiling level. The cables are … View Question & Answer
11/14/2012 Subject: Question for November 7, 2012 … View Question & Answer
11/13/2012 Subject: Code Question of the Day for November 5th, 2012 … View Question & Answer
11/12/2012 Subject: starter voltages Hi Charlie, … View Question & Answer
11/09/2012 Subject: One VFD - Two Motors Mr. Trout, … View Question & Answer
11/08/2012 Subject: Welding Panel board to building steel … View Question & Answer
11/07/2012 Subject: Welding Panelboard to building steel … View Question & Answer
11/06/2012 Subject: parallel terminations at a panelboard … View Question & Answer
11/05/2012 Subject: Overhead Conductors … View Question & Answer
11/02/2012 Subject: Switches on fire dampers In a local 7 … View Question & Answer
11/01/2012 Subject: RE: NECA-NEIS Previous Code Question of the Day for Thursday, October 25, … View Question & Answer
10/31/2012 Subject: CQD - October 9, 2012 Charlie, Regarding … View Question & Answer
10/30/2012 Subject: code question / answer … View Question & Answer
10/29/2012 Hey Charlie, I have one simple question … View Question & Answer
10/26/2012 Hi Charlie, What we do without our … View Question & Answer
10/25/2012 Charlie, Thanks for your great Code Question forum. It goes … View Question & Answer
10/24/2012 Subject: Supplying DC power via multiple parallel feeds to wireless communications equip. … View Question & Answer
10/23/2012 Subject: Switches are not outlets and need no AFI protection Hi Charlie, Love … View Question & Answer
10/22/2012 Hi Charlie I completed a job where I had to move the main disconnect … View Question & Answer
10/19/2012 Subject: R eceptacle Rating Is it permissible to connect … View Question & Answer
10/18/2012 Subject: CQD – October 10, 2012 Hello Charlie & friends … View Question & Answer
10/17/2012 Subject: parallel terminations at a panelboard … View Question & Answer
10/16/2012 Subject: AFCI Circuits Charlie, Hope things are … View Question & Answer
10/15/2012 Subject: Section 210.12 - AFCI protection Hi … View Question & Answer
10/12/2012 Subject: Kitchen Receptacle Location … View Question & Answer
10/11/2012 Charlie, Thank you for this great Code Forum. I learn something every … View Question & Answer
10/10/2012 Subject: Question regarding gas range receptacle calculation. … View Question & Answer
10/09/2012 Q: In the August edition of Electrical Contractor, CODEFAQS a reader writes that he is … View Question & Answer
10/08/2012 Is it acceptable to use nm type wiring outdoors / underground if installed inside plastic … View Question & Answer
10/05/2012 Subject: Shared Neutral I’m working on a project and the contractor … View Question & Answer
10/04/2012 Dear Charlie, Firstly, thank you again for all you do in helping … View Question & Answer
10/03/2012 Subject: Re: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - Thursday, September 27, … View Question & Answer
10/02/2012 Subject: The Code Question of the Day for Tuesday, August 07, 2012. … View Question & Answer
10/01/2012 Subject: Answer to CQD September 24, 2012 Charlie (I love that … View Question & Answer
9/28/2012 Charlie, thanks so much for your dedication to our craft. I have read your response … View Question & Answer
9/27/2012 Subject: Code Question - 9/24/12 Good Morning … View Question & Answer
9/26/2012 Subject: C orrection to 9-11-12 Answer Your response … View Question & Answer
9/25/2012 Subject: A question regarding NEC 310.15(B)(7) … View Question & Answer
9/24/2012 Hello Charlie, In regard to your comment in the last sentence in the June Edition … View Question & Answer
9/21/2012 Subject: Identification of ungrounded (hot, live) conductors … View Question & Answer
9/20/2012 There has always been a debate over the required installation of receptacles to be in … View Question & Answer
9/19/2012 Most pad mounted oil-filled transformers have nameplates located in the LV compartment. … View Question & Answer
9/18/2012 Subject: Lightning and Earthing Protection System … View Question & Answer
9/17/2012 Subject: Bathroom circuit question of 8-28-12 … View Question & Answer
9/14/2012 Subject: M aximum Height of ocpd … View Question & Answer
9/13/2012 Subject: Fire Pump connection Dear Charlie, … View Question & Answer
9/12/2012 Subject: CQD - August 31, 2012 … View Question & Answer
9/11/2012 Good Morning, sir! An unusual setup I have that requires the installation … View Question & Answer
9/10/2012 S ubject: CQD - August 31, 2012 … View Question & Answer
9/07/2012 Is it acceptable to use nm type wiring outdoors / underground if installed inside plastic … View Question & Answer
9/06/2012 Hi, I was asking if it is ok that we install GFI’s and smoke detectors … View Question & Answer
9/05/2012 Subject: Charlie: Thanks again for your valuable service. I'd … View Question & Answer
9/04/2012 Hello! And thanks for your continual excellent work! Where can I find clarification on whether … View Question & Answer
9/03/2012 Charlie, Thanks for this interesting Code blog. Are listed fan-rated boxes required … View Question & Answer
8/31/2012 Hello! And thanks for your continual excellent work! Where … View Question & Answer
8/30/2012 Hello Charles, Your response to the subject question seems correct for NPLFA … View Question & Answer
8/29/2012 Subject: 2005 NEC Hello Charlie, … View Question & Answer
8/28/2012 Subject: Bathroom circuit A washing machine … View Question & Answer
8/27/2012 Subj ect: Pigtail Copper to Aluminum Hi, I have … View Question & Answer
8/24/2012 Subject: CQD - August 14, 2012 Thank … View Question & Answer
8/23/2012 Subject: 2005 NEC Hello Charlie, … View Question & Answer
8/22/2012 Subject: Service … View Question & Answer
8/21/2012 Subject: Question of the Day Charlie, … View Question & Answer
8/20/2012 Subject: CQD 7/25/2012 posted on 8/13 … View Question & Answer
8/17/2012 Subject: Hospital Grade Receptacles … View Question & Answer
8/16/2012 Subject: Monday July 30 response … View Question & Answer
8/15/2012 Subject: generator sizing … View Question & Answer
8/14/2012 Subject: Cable Tray An existing 8” cable … View Question & Answer
8/13/2012 Subject: CQD - July 25, 2012 … View Question & Answer
8/10/2012 Subject: Fire Alarm Code Box Good Afternoon Charlie, … View Question & Answer
8/09/2012 My son is a college student and just moved into a rental house with 4 … View Question & Answer
8/08/2012 Charlie, Great work on the Code Question of the Day. If an air conditioning … View Question & Answer
8/07/2012 CQD, July 17, 2012 Subject: UL and the Code … View Question & Answer
8/06/2012 Subject: Re: Answer to Previous Code Question of the Day for Tuesday, July 17, … View Question & Answer
8/03/2012 Subject: RE: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - Tuesday, July 17, 2012 … View Question & Answer
8/02/2012 Subject: Arc-fault Requirement Your code question answers keep our heads in the code … View Question & Answer
8/01/2012 Subject: Utility - Interactive Inverters A utility-interactive inverter is installed at a premises … View Question & Answer
7/31/2012 A 6 AWG cu conductor is connected to the 20-amp breaker for parking lot lighting … View Question & Answer
7/30/2012 Where can I find information in the NEC detailing requirements for sealing conduit that passes … View Question & Answer
7/27/2012 Are tamper-resistant receptacles required if the receptacle is higher than 5½ feet above the floor … View Question & Answer
7/26/2012 I have a kitchenette in a commercial occupancy. There is a sink in the 6’ … View Question & Answer
7/25/2012 Should the inspector require that all fixtures be lamped-out before a final inspection in order … View Question & Answer
7/24/2012 Is there any Code requirement to connect all equipment grounding conductors together before connecting to … View Question & Answer
7/23/2012 Q: What is the ampacity of three 8 AWG XHHW conductors installed in a wet … View Question & Answer
7/20/2012 Subject: CQD - June 29, 2012 Charlie, In reading your … View Question & Answer
7/19/2012 Charlie, Thanks for your daily NEC information. We just failed inspection on … View Question & Answer
7/18/2012 Charlie, What a great Code Forum. Thanks for the daily service. I’m a sign … View Question & Answer
7/17/2012 Subject: Low-Voltage Wires Hello Charlie, Thanks for this great forum. My question … View Question & Answer
7/16/2012 Subject: Conductor Ratings Where in the code book does it give explanation of … View Question & Answer
7/13/2012 Subject: Luminaire Modification Hi Charlie, my colleagues and I start our days with … View Question & Answer
7/12/2012 Subject: CQD - June 25, 2012 I’m responding to the Thursday, … View Question & Answer
7/11/2012 Subject: CQD - June 24, 2012 Charlie, Since we are … View Question & Answer
7/10/2012 Charlie, We work in a large hospital and this question came up … View Question & Answer
7/09/2012 Charlie, Here is my question. Is a generator a structure and is a grounding … View Question & Answer
7/06/2012 Charlie, Can the grounded neutral conductor be smaller that the ungrounded service … View Question & Answer
7/05/2012 Charlie, Thanks for this Code forum. It helps keep us on track. … View Question & Answer
7/04/2012 Charlie, CQD is like my morning coffee, wouldn’t start a day without it. If … View Question & Answer
7/03/2012 Charlie, We really enjoy the code question every day. Are standard rigid … View Question & Answer
7/02/2012 Subject: conduit body with a cable wiring method Charlie, In our neck … View Question & Answer
6/29/2012 Subject: Protected by GFCI Charlie, I'm under the impression on 12" trench protected … View Question & Answer
6/28/2012 Subject: code question 6-12-12 Could you elaborate a little more on … View Question & Answer
6/27/2012 Subject: Optional Stand-by for Health Facility Mr. Charlie, Thank you for this … View Question & Answer
6/26/2012 Subject: Equipment Grounding Conductors Good Morning, A 20 ampere branch circuit has been … View Question & Answer
6/25/2012 Subject: Difference Ufer Ground & Equipotential Plane? Charlie – Your NECA-NEIS Code Question … View Question & Answer
6/22/2012 Subject: CQD- Monday, June 11, 2012 Good morning Charlie (I love that … View Question & Answer
6/21/2012 Subject: Generator Transfer Switch Hi Charlie, Thanks for this great service. If … View Question & Answer
6/20/2012 Subject: 3 Wire Feeder Hey Charlie, Thanks for this great forum. My … View Question & Answer
6/19/2012 Subject: Emergency circuits I am doing some work in a hospital. When light … View Question & Answer
6/18/2012 When light fixtures are installed in a hospital suspended grid ceiling and connected to an … View Question & Answer
6/15/2012 Subject: RE: NECA-NEIS Code Question of the Day - Monday, June 5, 2012 … View Question & Answer
6/14/2012 If a customer purchases the utility transformer, such as college campuses and retirement developments, does … View Question & Answer
6/13/2012 Subject: Load Side Bonding Jumper Hey Charlie, Thanks for this great forum. … View Question & Answer
6/12/2012 An in ground swimming pool with a spa ,light, filter motor , circulating motor and … View Question & Answer
6/11/2012 Subject: 210.6(A) Voltage limitations Good Morning Charlie, Do you think that the … View Question & Answer
6/08/2012 Subject: Supervised Industrial Facility Charlie: As for the 5-22-12 … View Question & Answer
6/07/2012 Subject: New York state Arc Fault rule Does the whole house have to … View Question & Answer
6/06/2012 Subject: CQD - May 30, 2012 Hi, Charlie; It … View Question & Answer
6/05/2012 Re: Industrial installation, May 22, 2012 Hi Charlie, It is … View Question & Answer
6/04/2012 We are about to wire a recreational vehicle campsite. The designing electrical engineer set up … View Question & Answer
6/01/2012 Subject: CQD, May 21, 2012 - Dedicated Circuit for Fire Alarms … View Question & Answer
5/31/2012 Subject: CQD - May 9, 2012 The 300.34 code reference is … View Question & Answer
5/30/2012 Subject: Bathroom AFCI Requirement Mr. Trout, I am installing a combination bath … View Question & Answer
5/29/2012 Subject: CQD - May 18, 2012 Charlie, I think it … View Question & Answer
5/28/2012 Dear Charlie: I read every CQD and appreciate the service. For the purpose … View Question & Answer
5/25/2012 Subject: CQD - April 20, 2012 Todd is referring to 110.12, … View Question & Answer
5/24/2012 Subject: EM Power Are "gen tran" panels an acceptable form of distributing emergency power … View Question & Answer
5/23/2012 Hi Charlie, Hey can you clear the air for me? I'm having difficulty … View Question & Answer
5/22/2012 Subject: Code Definition Thank you for the work you do with interpreting the … View Question & Answer
5/21/2012 Charlie; Thanks for all the work you do on the CQD. Your forum … View Question & Answer

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