Ask Paul | National Electrical Code

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...

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: h...

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.com Paul 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. Bec...

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 pod...

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.spr...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a submitted electrical question via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com . This question in today's episode was what other advice Paul can provide for taking an electrical exam and studying even if a student's knowledge of the code is good but the student may lack the confidence or possibly has readin...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, Founder, and CEO of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a question submitted to Let's Ask Paul via www. PaulAbernthy.com about how to add protection to receptacles and users of those receptacles in homes where no equipment grounding conductor exists, say pre-1960 homes or maybe even earlier. Listen as Paul explains the steps necessary to meet the individual's electrical...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, a nationally recognized expert on the National Electrical Code answers questions that have been submitted via Ask Paul, the portal for anyone to ask electrical-related questions located at www. PaulAbernathy.com . This episode addresses a submitted question about receptacles in a garage and then if whole-house AFCI and GFCI panels exist. Become a supporter of this podcast...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, a nationally recognized expert on the National Electrical Code answers questions that have been submitted via Ask Paul, the portal for anyone to ask electrical-related questions located at www. PaulAbernathy.com . This episode address the question can EMT support TC Cable and also the GFCI issues on HVAC Mini-Splits. Listen as Paul explains them in only a way he can. Beco...

Listen as Paul Abernathy explains the types of bonding jumpers and the practical difference in each of them in this week's submitted question. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy, a nationally recognized expert on the national electrical code answers a question submitted regarding the 310.12 for the 83% rule for service and feeder conductor sizing and how it may have changed in 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, a nationally recognized expert on the national electrical code answers a question submitted regarding Article 392 and the installation of single insulated conductors in a cable tray and how it may have changed in 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, a nationally recognized expert on the national electrical code answers a question submitted regarding the 230.71(B) and the two to six disconnection means and how it may have changed in 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, a nationally recognized expert on the National Electrical Code answers a question submitted about the use of Type NM-B and MC Cable used outside. 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 few questions submitted via the Ask Paul Portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com . Tonight's question is about supporting enclosures on raceways and GFCI devices in garage ceilings. 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 on the Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com regarding supplemental grounding electrodes and where they apply. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy answers another email sent via www.paulabernathy.com and the Ask Paul Portal. This question is asking about making supply-side connections to a service that has no main service disconnection means. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .