Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Stumped by the Code? NEC Requirements on the Termination of the Grounding Electrode Conductor to a Grounding Electrode and More

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the NEC requirements on the termination of the grounding electrode conductor to a grounding electrode? A. The mechanical elements used ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Stumped by the Code? NEC Requirements on Grounding Electrode Requirements for Separately Derived Systems and GFCI protection Requirements of Space-Heating Cables

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the grounding electrode requirements for a separately derived system, such as a transformer? [250.30(A)(4)] A. First of all, let’s ...
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What is the Correct Way to Install Electrical Outlets: Ground Up or Down?

Ask an electrician which way a receptacle, aka outlet, should be installed: “Ground up or down?” Typically, the answer is ...