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Drip Drip

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Nice little video on AFCI protection and replacing a receptacle on an existing branch circuits under the 2014 NEC.

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=65240&minisite=10251

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The science of mold testing...or not scientific.

The science of mold testing...or not scientific. http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/reports/rr-0209-mold-testing/view?searchterm=mold

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Walker Electric, Bulldog Pushmatic and ITE a little history.

Walker Electric, Bulldog Pushmatic and ITE a little history.   http://www.ncwhomeinspections.com/Walker+Electric+and+Bulldog+Pushmatic

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You never know who you will run into on a home inspection.

You never know who you will run into on a home inspection. #wenatchee   #Wenatcheehomeinspection   http://www.ncwhomeinspections.com/SpongeBob+SquarePants+on+a+home+inspection

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Code Question of the Day Monday, April 20, 2015

Code Question of the Day Monday, April 20, 2015

Note: this condition is seen quite often on home inspections.

Monday's Question:

Charlie can't say how important the education you provide is to our day to day. On a recent site visit I noted to the electrician (brought in because we had AFCI breaker failure, but that's another story altogether) that the grounded (neutral) conductors were placed under the same screw on the buss. At first he argued that it was ok if conductors were of the same gauge and then stated since they were different gauge that was the problem. It's my belief that 408.41 says I'm right in either case. He agreed to move the conductor but under protest. Jeff Frishof

Monday's Answer:

Hey Jeff thanks for your question and the compliment. I agree you are right. Even if the termination is identified for more than one conductor (same or different sizes) only one grounded conductor is allowed per terminal in a panelboard as stated in 408.41. Grounded conductors can have current present under normal conditions so are required to be terminated individually.

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Step 4 of water heater installation “Important! Do not break this seal! Do not connect electricity until you read step 4 in the quick guide to hot water.” Looks like someone skipped step 4.

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Civilian Residential Fire Fatality Notices April 12 - April 18, 2015

Civilian Residential Fire Fatality Notices

For the week of April 12 - April 18, 2015

Civilian deaths:

Number of fatalities: 41 Number of states with fatalities: 20 Total number of incidents: 33 Demographic breakdown:

Male: 18 Female : 18 Gender unreported: 5 Over 65: 10 Children 14 and under: 2 Number of multiple fatality incidents (MFI): 7 Total number of fatalities that occur in MFI: 15 Year-to-date home fire fatalities all ages: 951

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Tip of the Week: Exceed NEC Requirements for Improved Efficiency-  From EC&M

In many design, installation, and maintenance situations there are compelling reasons to exceed the NEC requirements. But if it makes sense to exceed the NEC requirements, why aren’t the requirements written so this issue never comes up?

In its introduction, the NEC specifically states: “This Code is not intended as a design specification....” [90.1(A)]. Its focus is on safety [90.1(B)], not on optimal operation, maximum reliability, or even efficiency.

A common reason for exceeding the NEC requirements is that the minimum for safety is not necessarily efficient. Applying good engineering practices and judgment, you can get your efficiency. But in many cases, you will have to exceed the NEC requirements to do so. For example, something as simple as exceeding the NEC receptacle requirements for a work area can make a big difference in operational efficiency.

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Close, but not quite right.

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Close, but not quite right.

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Fiber Cement Siding DelaminationFiber Cement Siding is typically a very durable product.  There have been some instances of issues with certain products. From a class action lawsuit- Qualifying Damage to Siding means damage caused by a defect in

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Fiber Cement Siding DelaminationFiber Cement Siding is typically a very durable product.  There have been some instances of issues with certain products. From a class action lawsuit- Qualifying Damage to Siding means damage caused by a defect in

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Hot Wire through brick. Often in older home you will find abandoned wiring. Here we have a wire that is still energized that is coming through a masonary wall.

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"Fire is Everyone's Fight" is designed to unite the fire service and many others in a collaborative effort to reduce home fire injuries, deaths and property ...

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Civilian Residential Fire Fatality Notices For the week of April 05 - April 11, 2015

Civilian Residential Fire Fatality Notices

For the week of April 05 - April 11, 2015

Civilian deaths:

Number of fatalities: 24 Number of states with fatalities: 16 Total number of incidents: 20 Demographic breakdown:

Male: 9 Female : 8 Gender unreported: 7 Over 65: 6 Children 14 and under: 2 Number of multiple fatality incidents (MFI): 4 Total number of fatalities that occur in MFI: 8 Year-to-date home fire fatalities all ages: 897