EC&M Code Conversations

EC&M Code Conversations

In every episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc sit down to discuss difficult-to-decipher concepts surrounding the 2023 National Electrical Code in 10 minutes or less. Designed to bring listeners practical information on how to apply the NEC in real-world settings, this podcast appeals to the entire EC&M audience, including electrical engineers, electricians, electrical contractors, and plant facility personnel. It is produced by EC&M magazine, the technical authority (established in 1901) for electrical professionals who design, construct, and maintain electrical systems for all types of businesses across a variety of vertical markets and industries. Part of Endeavor Business Media‘s portfolio of publications, ”Code Conversations” is a spinoff of EC&M On Air, brought to you by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Associate Editor Ellie Coggins with artwork by Senior Art Director David Eckhart. For more info on this unique package of content for the electrical market, check us out at www.ecmweb.com.

Episodes

December 1, 2025 14 mins

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss how the 2023 NEC addressed hazards associated with the growing (no pun intended) horticultural lighting industry. Learn all about these Code revisions and what's to come in future Code cycles.

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 8" by Mark Lamendola. This episode looks at Sec. 110.13, which provides the requirements for the mounting and c...

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In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss revisions in the 2023 NEC to Sec. 210.8(D)." Russ breaks down how this section has changed and expanded, and discusses the five new appliances that now require GFCI protection.

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EC&M Editor-in-Chief, Ellen Parson, discusses “2026 NEC Code Changes: Key Impacts for Electrical Contractors” with subject matter expert Chad Kennedy, Director of Industry Standards for Schneider Electric.

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 7" by Mark Lamendola, which discusses Sec. 110.12, the famous “mechanical execution of work” part of the NEC.

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October 5, 2025 12 mins

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss a new Section (Sec. 225.41) that was added to the 2023 NEC that requires outside emergency disconnects for feeders supplied to one- and two-family dwelling units.

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 6" by Mark Lamendola, which discusses Sec. 110.10.

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September 1, 2025 15 mins

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc contemplate a common concept that can sometimes cause confusion. When is ampacity not really ampacity?

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 5" by Mark Lamendola. Mark continues from where we left off with Sec. 110.3.

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August 4, 2025 6 mins

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc take close look at the NEC requirements for communication outlets and where confusion can come into play. Russ explores the history of communications outlets in the NEC and discusses what a "communication outlet" even is. 

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio-only form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 4" by Mark Lamendola. Mark dives into Sec. 110.3, which examination and identification, installation and u...

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In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss the NEC’s evolving requirements for ceiling fans and what that means for installers.

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio-only form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 3" by Mark Lamendola. Mark explains what “approved” means in the NEC, and what exactly the AHJ is.

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June 1, 2025 7 mins

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss wireless and battery-powered switches. Russ also talks about how a recent Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) revised wording for the second sentence of Sec. 210.70.

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio-only form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 2" by Mark Lamendola. Discover why Art. 110 of the National Electrical Code contains a Part I with general...

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In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss the Sec. 314.29 requirements regarding LB type conduit bodies and where confusion can creep in.

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio-only form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 1" by Mark Lamendola. Learn about the scope of Art. 110 of the National Electrical Code and what it pertai...

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In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc talk about when barriers are required for feeder terminations.

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio-only form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "National Electrical Code 2023 Revision Costs Draw Debate" by, Freelance Writer Tom Zind. This member's only news piece looked at housing affordability concern...

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March 3, 2025 7 mins

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc dissect the requirements in Art. 404 regarding snap switches and explain how this can get confusing.

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