Paul W. Abernathy
Ask Paul | National Electrical Code
Welcome to Ask Paul the podcast where nationally recognized electrical code experts answer your electrical code-related questions on a weekly podcast. Join us as we answer questions submitted on the www. PaulAbernathy.com website. Get answers from National Electrical Code Panel Members who give their own opinions to answering NEC-related questions. Please be sure to visit https://fasttraxtube.com and subscribe for a FREE ACCOUNT to listen to all our new podcasts starting March 1, 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--49711...
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Paul W. Abernathy
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 97 | Paul explains the structural change to 210.12 AFCI’s for 2023 NEC 23.11.2022 37:37
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com . On this episode Paul will tackle a question about the new structure of 210.12(A) through (E) for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters for the 2023 National Electrical Code. While some new th...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 96 | Let’s talk Dimmers in stairways and Redundancies in Patient Care Spaces 23.11.2022 32:44
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com . On this episode Paul will tackle a question about using dimmers in interior stairways and what the NEC says about this, and we also tackle the question about 517.13(A) and (B) for redu...
Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 22.11.2022 15:38
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Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 21.11.2022 14:25
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Let's Ask Paul | Episode 95 | Explaining Tables 310.15(B)(1) vs (B)(2) and Pull Box Issues 20.11.2022 31:40
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com . On this episode Paul will tackle a question about explaining when you would use 310.15(B)(1) for 30°C versus 310.15(B)(2) and 40°C. Paul also tackles a question about pull boxes and ex...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 94 | Licensing, Bundling NM Cable, and NM in Raceway 20.11.2022 37:59
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com . On this episode Paul will tackle a question about what can be taken into an exam, the issue of an inspector calling out bundling of NM Cables, and lastly the issue of NM Cable in racew...
Ask Paul | Final days before the electrical exam, What now? 17.11.2022 19:55
Listen as Paul Abernathy, Master of Electrical Exam Prep, answers a question about studying in the final days before an electrical exam. Paul also digs into his opinion of "Influencers" on social media. Yes, he rants but it is his show after all. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .
Let's Ask Paul | Special Personal Edition 14.11.2022 19:03
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Let's Ask Paul | Episode 93 | Explaining 410.2 and 410.16 Clothes Closet Luminary Locations 06.11.2022 29:05
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. talks about luminaries that are in clothes closet storage spaces. Paul will examine how to define the clothes closet storage space and then discuss the luminaries that are permitted in the clothes closets. Buckle up as this is a tough one to paint a mental picture of without looking the figures in 410.2 of the 2020 National...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 92 | Explaining 410.10(D) and Shower and Tub Spaces 06.11.2022 20:13
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. talks about luminaries that are restricted from being within the 3’ and 8’ space that is described in 410.10(D) of the 2020 National Electrical Code. Paul elaborates on the subject to help paint a mental picture of the all-encompassing space in bathrooms. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 91 | Office Buildings and Receptacles Question 04.11.2022 24:28
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical training provider in North America answers a question submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Podcast. On this episode someone asks how to determine the receptacle demand load for an office building with a given square footage and certain number of receptacles. You can join the Fast Trax Electrical Exam Pre...
Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 03.11.2022 15:35
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Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 31.10.2022 18:04
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Let's Ask Paul | Episode 90 | Explaining TradiesAPPS™ Mobile Business Apps 30.10.2022 36:20
On this episode of Let's Ask Paul, we have a question that was submitted to Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., and parent company of TradiesAPPS™. The question was about the new TradiesAPPS™ and how it differs from your educational APP. Paul is also asked what the business model is for local businesses that want to retain their clients and grow their business. For mo...
Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 27.10.2022 12:22
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Special Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 26.10.2022 22:52
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Let's Ask Paul | Episode 89 | Paul Explains PV Supply Side Connections 25.10.2022 30:06
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question submitted on the Let’s Ask Paul Portal. On this episode Paul explains photovoltaic (PV) supply side connections. Listen to learn the facts from The GURU himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 88 | Paul Explains AC vs DC Coupled Multi-mode Inverters 25.10.2022 25:41
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question submitted on the Let’s Ask Paul Portal. On this episode Paul explains the difference in an AC Coupled and DC Coupled Multi-Mode System of Inverters. Listen to learn the facts from The GURU himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--49...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 87 | Paul Explains load side 705.12(B)(1) and Feeders 25.10.2022 27:14
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question submitted on the Let’s Ask Paul Portal. On this episode Paul talks interconnected power production sources and the application of 705.12(B)(1) for feeders. Listen to learn the facts from The GURU himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-c...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 86 | PV and Feed-Through Panels. 25.10.2022 28:54
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question submitted on the Let’s Ask Paul Portal. On this episode Paul talks Photovoltaic and feed-through panels. Listen to learn the facts from The GURU himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 85 | HVAC Conductor Sizing Question– NECA 25.10.2022 19:02
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question from the NECA Code Question of the Day Database. ON this episode Paul elaborates on the HVAC conductor sizing questions presented to NECA. Listen to learn the facts from The GURU himself Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/suppo...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 84 | GEC or EGC to rebar at separate structure – NECA 25.10.2022 15:33
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question from the NECA Code Question of the Day Database. On this episode Paul elaborates on the process of establishing the GES (Grounding Electrode System) at the detached structure when connecting to the rebar. List to learn the facts from The GURU himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 83 | Sizing the Grounding Electrode Conductor to a UFER (CEE) Ground 19.10.2022 19:55
Welcome to Episode 83 of the Let's Ask Paul Podcast. On this episode Paul tackles a question about the size of the grounding electrode conductor to a concrete encased electrode, sometimes called a UFER Ground. Paul explains the minimums and maximums of sizing these conductors for this specific electrode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electri...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 82 | Different System Voltages in the same Raceway Question 19.10.2022 35:15
Welcome to Episode 82 of the Let's Ask Paul Podcast. On this episode Paul tackles a question about different voltage rated conductors in the same raceway. Do they all have to be rated for the highest rated insulation voltage or the voltage to be applied. Listen to find out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 81 | Terminal Limitations and using 110.14(C)(1) Question 19.10.2022 27:23
Welcome to Episode 81 of the Let's Ask Paul Podcast. On this episode Paul tackles a question about terminal ratings and how to apply temperature limitations in 110.14(C)(1)(a) to a breaker and how to select the proper conductor and ampacity due to the submitter's real life condition. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/sup...
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