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Welcome!
Spring is finally here, and we are pleased to announce that we have 2011 NEC Changes courses available in: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.
All the commentary, questions, and activities in this newsletter are based on the 2011 National Electrical Code.
Please send us an email at: newsletter@jadelearning.com if you would like to share an experience, idea, or installation tip with other electrical professionals.
David Burtt, JADE Learning
Red Tag / Green Tag
Installer
I added a receptacle outlet to a bedroom circuit in a house that was 20 years old. The receptacle is not AFCI protected. The installation was red tagged.
Why?
Top 3 Changes to the 2011 NEC
1. 210.20(I). Foyers.
Foyers that are not part of a hallway in accordance with 250.52(H) and that have an area that is greater than 60 sq. ft. shall have a receptacle(s) located in each wall space 3 ft. or more in width and unbroken by doorways, floor-to-ceiling windows and similar openings.
Question: Where are the receptacle outlets required in the foyer in these drawings? Click on the image below to find out.
Question of the Season
Which of the following locations for a GFCI receptacle is a violation of the NEC?
a. On a kitchen countertop.
b. Outdoors, mounted 30 inches above grade.
c. Installed on a garage ceiling and used for the garage door opener in a dwelling unit.
d. Next to a bathroom sink.
Know the answer? Email us at: newsletter@jadelearning.com. The first two people to respond with the correct answer and their name and mailing address will receive a prize from JADE Learning.
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Florida Licensees
Our new 2011 NEC Changes course was just approved at the Board Meeting on March 17th, 2011. For more information on the meeting, click here.
To see our currently approved courses, click here.
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The iPhone app is available by clicking here.
The Android app is available by clicking here.
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