Ask Paul | National Electrical Code

Listen as Paul Abernathy answers more questions submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. Today's question is about what do to when a service panel becomes a remote distribution panel (Subby Bruh) and it has existing SE-U cables. Paul will also answer a question about ground rods at a detached structure as well in this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, Certified Master Electrical Code Professional and CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answer more questions submitted through the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode Paul gets asked if a GFCI Device, such as a circuit breaker type or receptacle type OK to protect the branch circuit and receptacle when a non-grounding type is replaced with a grounding type.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, Certified Master Electrical Code Professional and CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answer more questions submitted through the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. This episode answer the questions about WR Rated Receptacles in damp or wet locations, does Paul accept a former trouble makers apology, and are stud packs, ganged studs, considered a raceway and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul Abernathy for another episode of Let's Ask Paul from www.PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul answers the question of using motor nameplates versus the tables for full load current, and someone asks about the ampacity of a 12 AWG conductor and how to use the various NEC rules.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question from a submission via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. This podcast answers a question about sizing a transformer to handle a single HVAC Load and all the things to take into consideration when selecting the proper sized transformer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., a premier electrical code training academy located in Texas. Today's question was submitted through the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com and it pertains to validation of NEC code references for a fire incident being inspected by the electrician or electrical inspector. Remember, you can submit your own questions free and easily at www.PaulAbernathy.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. as he answers another question from those submitted via PaulAbernathy.com and the Let's Ask Paul Portal. In this episode, Paul answers the question about (2) 100 Amps breakers in a 125A Panel as well as explains straight versus slash-rated circuit breakers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www/PaulAbernathy.com. Today's question was about using an equipment bonding jumper from the metal box to the device instead of taking an equipment bonding jumper from the equipment grounding conductor wirenut where all the EGC's are connected.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul and his special guest Jay "The Basement King" Grundberg on this special episode of Let's Ask Paul as they talk about the recent news of the 1.4 Million Load Center Recall by Schneider Electric.Listen to Kickin' it with the KING podcast at https://anchor.fm/thebasementkingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers more electrical code-related questions from folks who submit questions on the Let's Ask Paul Portal a www.PaulAberanthy.com. Today's podcasts answer a question asking for advice on becoming an electrical inspector.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers more electrical code-related questions from folks who submit questions on the Let's Ask Paul Portal a www.PaulAberanthy.com. Today's podcasts answer a question about the ampacity of Nonmetallic-sheathed cable and another about installing remote distribution panels, sometimes called sub-panels, in detached garages or other detached structures.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, Founder and CEO of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and creator of the Fast Trax® National Electrical Code Learning System answers more questions submitted via PaulAbernathy.com at the Let's Ask Paul Portal. On this episode Paul answers questions on exam prep in the last 2 weeks, questions on stripes on neutrals, and using NM-B in a specific construction environment. Be sure you subscribe and follow and if you have any electrical exam preparation or code related questions, please visit www.paulabernathy.com to submit your questions.If you are needing a structured electrical exam preparation program to learn the National Electrical Code, then visit www.FastTraxSystem.com and watch our program demo video.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and President of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question submitted via the portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. This episode answers a submission about conductor sizing for motor compressors for air conditioning systems using the 2020 National Electrical Code.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and President of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question submitted via the portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. This episode addresses the overcurrent protection rules for transformers found in 450.3(B) of the 2020 National Electrical Code.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and the creator of the Fast Trax® NEC Learning System. On this episode of Let's Ask Paul, the discussion is about understanding the phrase 150 volts or less to ground and when it says 150 volts or more to ground in the National Electrical Code.If you are interested in the Fast Trax® NEC Learning System to increase your knowledge of the National Electrical Code, then visit www.ElectricalCodeAcademy.net for more information and to join our Fast Trax® Family.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and the creator of the Fast Trax® NEC Learning System. On this episode of Let's Ask Paul, the discussion is about kitchen receptacle spacing, range calculations on an electrical exam and so much more.If you are interested in the Fast Trax® NEC Learning System to increase your knowledge of the National Electrical Code then visit www.ElectricalCodeAcademy.net for more information and to join our Fast Trax® Family.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answer questions submitted on PaulAbernathy.com at the Let's Ask Paul. On this episode we answer questions about conductors to remote panels and chats on slash versus straight ratings. Also you can submit your questions to www.PaulAbernathy.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. This episode is dedicated to Paul and his heartfelt message to his past, current, and future students. The funding of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. was not about the money. It was about the ability to teach others on a platform that can truly make a difference in so many prospective students’ life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. This episode is dedicated to a question being asked about why an EGC is needed at receptacles and why you just don't drive ground rods at receptacles rather than installing an equipment grounding conductor. This episode address the issue of the Ground Rods Only.For more information on the World's Best Grounding and Bonding Course known as the Fast Trax® Purple, visit www.ElectricalCodeAcademy.net and select Fast Trax® Purple for more information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy answers more submitted questions from the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode Paul answers questions on box supports, and of course the old 3' EMT Support debates again. Paul also answers a few other questions in this episode as well so tune in to see what gets asked...you never know if the question is yours.Also here is the article I spoke about in the podcast. The facts are unmistakable.https://www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/article/21160492/practically-speaking-stuck-in-the-middleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., a premier provider of electrical exam preparation training and post licensing electrical code education as he answers a question about the use of WAGO's and backstabbing receptacle devices. For more information on Electrical Code Academy, Inc. visit www.ElectricalCodeAcademy.net to see our programs and try our demos.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., a leading electrical educational provide for learning the National Electrical Code as he answers more questions from PaulAbernathy.com. On this episode Paul answers (3) questions, one about a single receptacle outlet as a junction for multiple branch circuits, another about using all the terminals on a duplex receptacle or must you pigtail, and lastly Paul is asked about the use of a listed wall mounted control device for controlling a lighting outlet rather than a typical wall toggle (snap) switch. This is a short my informative Ask Paul segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question submitted via PaulAbernathy.com. The Let's Ask Paul portal dedicated to answering electrical code related questions for electricians and electrical contractors. Now, in this episode Paul will address a question about dedicated equipment space and the running of raceways on the surface as well as being direct buried.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. as he talks all things electrical based on submitted questions via the PaulAbernathy.com portal. Today's question is about learning the NEC when not an electrician as well as how do I hire and identify a qualified electrician.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of the nations leading electrical exam preparation and National Electrical Code learning system called the Fast Trax® answers more questions submitted from the www.PaulAbernathy.com portal Ask Paul. In this episode, Paul answers a question about getting to an exterior electrical panel with NM-B and MC and his opinions and options as well as a question about neutral loads and how to address the changes in table 220.12 and the note under the table when it comes to neutral loads.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founded of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers questions submitted from PaulAbernathy.com. This episode answers the submitted question of when you actually count the neutral conductor as a current-carrying conductor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy answers questions submitted to PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul answers questions on GECs and when they are installed in metal raceways, and how it affects the installation with PVC boxes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy answers questions submitted to PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul answers questions on GFCIs and within 6' of sinks, and tips on growing your electrical business as requested by a listener.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a question about adjustments and corrections for a conductor based on the 2020 National Electrical Code. Be sure to have your NEC handy on this one or just enjoy the show and buckle up.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the premier electrical exam preparation and National Electrical Code learning provide in the electrical code industry. Today's podcast answers questions submitted by listeners at www.PaulAbernathy.com and they target assumptions on an electrical exam for service calculations, we also answer that AFCI question for service changes or upgrades in this episode. Sit back and enjoy the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a question about the steps to a standard calculation for a single-family dwelling using the 2020 National Electrical Code. This is a great podcast for those preparing for an electrical exam for the journeyman electrician and master electrician exam.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a question about wall space versus a raised floor with a front and daisy-chaining luminaries in a suspended ceiling. All submitted by folks like you at the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and MasterTheNEC responds to a submitted question about basements in flood zones and what his thoughts are and what FEMA says. This question was submitted via the Let's Ask Paul portal at www.PaulAbernathy.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question that was submitted via PaulAbernathy.com and the Ask Paul Portal. This submission asks about the differences in 312.2 and 314.15 when dealing with wet and/or damp locations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and creator of the CMECP® Certification Program explains the 10' tap rule for someone who submitted a question via the Ask Paul Forum at www.PaulAbernathy.com. If you have questions feel free to submit them for a response via email or if selected, via a Podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy receives a question about which electrodes are required to be supplemented in the National Electrical Code. This is a great podcast for learning the rules of supplemental grounding electrodes for the 2020 National Electrical Code.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy explains the application and use of 310.12 in the 2020 National Electrical Code as requested on PaulAbernathy.com by a valued listener to the show. Join Paul for a great episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, a nationally renowned expert on the National Electrical Code answers more questions submitted via the Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. Today's episode answers three questions. Explaining the expectation in 210.12(D), what is double lugging and is it ok, and finally a submitter would like advice for their friend who is becoming an electrical inspector.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. explains the new Fast Trax® System and how it will change in 2022. Paul was asked to explain how it will change and what the differences are in the current program to the new program.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy answers a question submitted via the PaulAbernathy.com portal. Today's question is centered around AFCI Protection in the receptacle form and bedrooms. Also, the submitter asks when is the best time to start the Fast Trax® Program.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy receives and answers another question submitted via PaulAbernathy.com. Today's podcast is explaining the exceptions found in 230.40 which pertain to the ability to have multiple service entrance conductor sets. Listen as Paul attempts to paint a mental picture to help the submitter understand the intent of 230.40 Exception 1 through 5.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy answers a question submitted via PaulAbernathy.com about running NM-B in a raceway in an unfinished basement. Listen as Paul explains.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and Master Electrician for over 32 years answers another submitters question on Ask Paul via www.PaulAbernathy.comPaul will talk about what he did "back in the day" and what he ended up using before he sold his electrical business in Virginia. He used a product from www.Borit.com to get the job done cost-effectively.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul Abernathy on this episode of Ask Paul where he tackles a long question about supply-side bonding and the potential for objectionable currents. Should be a great episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul Abernathy as he answers a question submitted on what happens when you install a manual transfer switch between the meter and the service disconnection means as well as a discussion on the changes and clarity to supply-side connections made in 705.11 for the 2020 NEC.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. as he answers a question submitted to Let's Ask Paul through the portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul answers the question on metal nail plates or sleeves to protect the metal-clad cable in metal framing members. You may be shocked at what the NEC says and the history behind it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a question on receptacle ratings and branch circuits as they pertain to 15 and 20 amp rated circuits.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a question submitted on PaulAbernathy.com regarding how to calculate the minimum circuits required for the general use lighting and receptacles in a single-family dwelling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Join Paul as he answers a question from a listener on Pull Box Calculations and how to apply the calculations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answer a question submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. The question submitted is asking for the need to have covers for boxes and settle a social media debate as to if those covers are required. Listen as Paul gives his option on the subject.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.