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In this episode, Paul is asked to explain why he blocks comments on his social media channels and why does he filter comments on those platforms, such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and Facebook? Also do the stupid comments get paul mad? Well, on this episode you get the facts. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

In this episode, Paul will talk about why business owners need to remove disgruntle workers who spread lies and cause conflict on the jobsite. The boss needs to consider what can happen to job-site morale as well as what it can do if the worker talks trash to your customers. Also, making sure the helpers and apprentices do not start off joining in that downward spiral of problematic behavior. On this episode we talk about all that and the honesty you have come to expect from Paul Abernathy. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.In this episode, Paul will talk about the misinformation that circles around securely fastening EMT within 3 feet. It seems that folks still do not get the commonsense approach to the NEC on this and want to live in a dream world. Well, let’s break it down in today’s episode.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.In this episode, Paul is asked to explain the interpretation of Dry, Damp, and Wet Locations and how to tell which is which. Now, clearly this can have different interpretations based on regional conditions of use and some inspectors may view things differently depending on historical data from their location they are charged with ensuring safe construction. In many cases the NEC is ambiguous on purpose so that each locality can interpret a code reference more germane to their area and just something being black and white. Does this mean arguments can happen on the interpretation, oh most certainly that can happen. So, in this episode we talk about these definitions, and I will give you, my thoughts.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

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Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.In this episode, Paul is asked to explain the intent of 210.11(C)(2) Laundry Circuit and 210.52(F) Receptacle Outlets for dedicated areas for Laundry Equipment. So, what about the other receptacle outlets in the room or area or does it matter? Let’s Go Pablo….Explain That CODE!If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

In this episode, Paul is asked about a situation where the electrician has stubbed out NM Cable for a luminaire at a apartment complex and the electrician did not install a junction box. So, what does the NEC say on this and in this episode, Paul will dig deep into what the NEC actually says.Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.In this episode, Paul is asked about bonding the metal water piping system and do you need to bond both the cold and hot water in a water piping system. We also clear up what is not considered a system and thus not required to meet 250.104(A).If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.In this episode, Paul will talk about the misinformation that circles around about conductor slippage in Metal-Clad Cable and how many believe, engineers included, believe 300.19(A) has something to do with cables, such as MC Cable. So, on this episode we break it down for you so hope you enjoy it.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.In this episode, Paul will talk about a discussion online pertaining to the required length of free conductor at each box as specified in 300.14 of the 2023 National Electrical Code. This is an interesting discussion and a worth wild discussion because it is a case of common sense versus what the letter of the NEC is as written. In Fact, in this episode Paul will give you his opinion and the opinion of NFPA, or at the least someone who supplied their opinion from NFPA. So, I hope you enjoy this episode with your morning coffee and thank you all for your continued support.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.PS: You can post your own questions to us at PaulAbernathy.com - It's FREE!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.In this episode, Paul will talk about Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter devices, also known as AFCI Devices. They are available as circuit breakers or as receptacles devices. On today’s podcast we will talk about the testing involved, on a 10,000’ level, and the currents involved in series and parallel tests.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.PS: If you want some great videos check out https://fasttraxtube.com and subscribe today. Get 50% off with coupon code : 50OFFBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.In this episode, Paul will give his opinion to a question about trade depression and suicide from a listener who is struggling with depression in their life. Paul will give some statistics and his opinions on how to cope and overcome this mental condition. Paul is not a clincial doctor and never claims to be, these are his own opinions and experiences with others in this trade who have encountered depression.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planetBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.In this episode, Paul will talk about his opinion of Good Electricians vs Bad Electricians. There are many people who say good electricians are those who strive to go above the minimum standards of the National Electrical Code and those who do not are bad electricians. Well, on this episode Paul will give his opinion on the subject.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planetBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.n this episode, Paul will talk about tips on keeping your business and personal expenses seperate using a business credit card. Making sure you have an easy way to keep track of your expenses will make like so much easier as a new or established contractor. Listen as Paul tells you how he does it.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.In this episode, Paul is asked about putting  an EVSE on a shared circuit with a Dryer and still be compliant with 625.40 of the 2023 National Electrical Code. Also Paul answers a question about where you can use SE Cable in apartment complexes.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

We will be installing a dozen or so MC cables (PVC jacketed) from a generator to various equipment (power, controls, instrumentation). The customer has requested that we install PVC sleeves to get into the foundation and in to the block out. No issues here. The sleeve would be approximately 15' in length. We will group MC cables into various sleeves to save on space since we have limited room in the blockout. Would ampacity adjustments to the power cables apply in this situation?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

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