Moving Violations Video No. 307: RMC Securing and Supporting Disaster

March 21, 2024
A lack of securing and supporting leads to disaster.
In this episode, Russ spotted a light fixture that was supported by rigid metal conduit. The installation did not comply with Sec. 314.23(F) because it only had one clip. In addition, the installation did not meet the requirements of Sec. 344.30 for securing and supporting. The result of these violations? Watch the video and see for yourself!
About the Author

Russ LeBlanc | Owner

Russ started in the electrical trade as an apprentice in 1985. He worked his way up to become a Journeyman Electrician and then eventually became a Master Electrician and Licensed Construction Supervisor. In 1999 Russ become an Electrical Instructor for The Peterson School of Engineering in Massachusetts where he developed his passion for teaching, and quickly became Department Head of Electrical Instruction. Russ has taught thousands of apprentices, electricians, engineers, inspectors, and other electrical professionals during his career as an instructor. He continues to provide electrical professionals with Electrical Code seminars, Arc-Flash Awareness training seminars and educational material through his LeBlanc Consulting Services in North Reading, MA whose specialty is educating electricians. He has been an active member of the NFPA Electrical Section and has authored hundreds of National Electrical Code proposals and comments which have become Code rules to improve the safety for the electrical industry. Russ is also an IAEI certified Electrical Inspector.

Please visit www.russleblanc.net for more information.

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