Illustrated Code Catastrophes: Table 110.28 and Section 440.

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Joe Tedesco

Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

Wed, 2012-02-01 12:00

Has Anyone Seen My New Tool Box?

We found this pole-mounted tool box on an oil lease property, says James Bishop, president, Bishop Electric,
Duncan, Okla.
This isnt the first time Ive seen someone use a tool box to try and protect electrical equipment. But does anyone
else find it ironic that this tool box is branded with a JOBSMART label?
The 2011 NEC defines a cabinet as an enclosure that is designed for either surface mounting or flush mounting
and is provided with a frame, mat, or trim in which a swinging door or doors are or can be hung. It defines an
enclosure as, the case or housing of apparatus, or the fence or walls surrounding an installation to prevent
personnel from accidentally contacting energized parts or to protect the equipment from physical damage.
Table 110.28 lists the various types of enclosures and type numbers suitable for outdoor use.

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A tool box is simply not listed for use as an electrical cabinet or enclosure.

How Many Violations Can You Spot on This Shopping Spree?

My brother found this while servicing an air conditioner at a local shopping mall, says Ken Stefura, a building
maintenance engineer with ABM in Hopatcong, N.J. Youd think the installer would have noticed the feeder
sizes on the 50A breaker were a little smaller than the one above.

Although its a little difficult to see in these photos, it does appear the conductors for A/C 1 are smaller than
those serving A/C 2. The ampacity of conductors and equipment rating requirements for A/C and refrigerating
equipment are noted in 440.6 of the 2011 NEC.
In addition, the use of all-white wires from the panelboard to the fused disconnect is a violation of the
identification requirements noted in 210.5(C), 215.12(C), and 310.110(C). A wire with a white outer finish is used
to designate a grounded conductor (see requirements in Art. 200). Color-coding requirements for grounded
conductors are shown in 200.6 and 200.7.
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