Ask Paul | National Electrical Code

Ask Paul | National Electrical Code

Welcome to Ask Paul the podcast where nationally recognized electrical code experts answer your electrical code-related questions on a weekly podcast. Join us as we answer questions submitted on the www.PaulAbernathy.com website. Get answers from National Electrical Code Panel Members who give their own opinions to answering NEC-related questions. Please be sure to visit https://fasttraxtube.com and subscribe for a FREE ACCOUNT to listen to all our new podcasts starting March 1, 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Episodes

Master The NEC Podcast | Episode 24 | Failure to Achieve Mental Blocks

May 27, 2025 • 26 mins
Master The NEC Podcast | Episode 24 | Failure to Achieve Mental Blocks |  In this episode, Paul talks very candid about the issue of failure and the concept of Failure to Achieve that so many up and coming electrical professionals struggle with. You have heard the old saying "Failure is part of success" but thats fine until the failure begins to eat you up inside. Listen as Paul talks about your success.

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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 206 | Torque Stuff and SER in Raceways

April 9, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about torquing and his thoughts on torque values and the changes from calibrated torque tools to now approved method. Paul also answers a question about SER being stripped out for use in raceways.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-re...
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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 205 | Tariffs…Tariffs….Tariffs…..Stop Crying !

April 9, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about tariffs and my thoughts on them and how it will help America become the greatest nation in the world. AGAIN.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment...
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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 204 | Panels in Stairwells and EVSE Loads

March 7, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about the location allowance of panels in locations such as stairwell areas and about the loads for a service or feeder with regards to EVSE. In fact, this episode may help clear up some confusion on some basic load calculations for those EV Lovers.

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Master The NEC | Episode 22 | Special Alert | License Renewal Seminars Coming to Virginia!!!

March 7, 2025 • 20 mins
In this episode, Paul will announce some new Virginia CE Code Update Seminars coming to Virginia starting in the summer of 2025. These seminars will be “ACTION” packed with NEC Code and Real Works Situations that only Paul can deliver. These will be a MUST ATTEND event that will be located at convenient locations on the east and west of Central Virginia. These events will be a MUST attend and updates will be posted at https://fastt...
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Master The NEC | Episode 21 | Where is Voltage Drop Required and what does the IECC Say?

February 20, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode, Paul will talk about voltage drop and the requirements of VD as provided by Articles 647 and 695. However, what about the mandates in the International Energy Conservation Codes (IECC) C405.10 where it mandates an overall 5%.

Well, in this episode we talk about it and break it down. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses ...
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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 203 | Green Insulated Conductor Between Meter and Service?

February 19, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on an installation that inspectors are forcing the installation of a green bonding conductor between the meter enclosure and the service equipment. Since a neutral is already connected at each end of this installer, as permitted in 250.142 and as required by 250.24, the question being raised is about the parallel paths for return current and the pesky objectionable current argument.

Well, o...
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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 202 | Artificial Intelligence for the Trade

February 15, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on how Artificial Intelligence will be integrated to the contractors and tradesman in the field. In this episode, we dig into why AI Technology is going to make your job easier in the field. Why, because those time sensitive questions are answered in a fast and reliable way. The TRADES are going to fall in love with TradeHog.

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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 201 | Multiple Feeders & GEC Landing on Service Change

January 24, 2025 • 21 mins
In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on a listener’s situation where they want to go into business for themselves but are not sure they are ready. Listen as Paul gives them guidance on being your own boss and how to look forward rather than behind. This episode will inspire you to succeed.

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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 200 | They say you are too young to be the BOSS?

January 24, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on a listener’s situation where they want to go into business for themselves but are not sure they are ready. Listen as Paul gives them guidance on being your own boss and how to look forward rather than behind. This episode will inspire you to succeed.

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses elec...
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Master The NEC | Episode 18 | Engaging Disgruntled Customers and Winning

January 19, 2025 • 73 mins
In this episode, Paul will talk about dealing with customers who are disgruntled or simply problematic. We show you how to turn it around and earn a good future customer by breaking down how to use the Soft Skills to win over the customers. This is a MUST podcast episode for anyone who works with customers in the field.

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Master The NEC | Episode 17 | Grassroots marketing Concepts for Contractors

January 19, 2025 • 80 mins
In this episode, Paul will talk about the various methods to grassroots marketing to help grow your business and the things to think about in terms of marketing in 2025. In this episode, we deep dive into marketing tips and tricks to success.

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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 199 | Question about sizing the GEC Common Conductor

January 16, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode, Paul is asked to explain why the sizing rules for the common grounding electrode conductor per 250.64(D)(1) and how it applies when 250.66 is on the table. For example, sizing the common GEC when the grounding electrodes are ground rods. Well, in this episode you get the facts.

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Master The NEC | Episode 16 | MC Cable and Bundling per 310.15(C)(1)

January 16, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode, Paul will talk about Metal-Clad Cable and Bundling of Multiconductor Cables as they apply to the adjustment factors in 310.15(C)(1).

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.

If you ...
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L:et's Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 198 | Why do I not chat on Tik Tok, Facebook, or Instagram?

December 26, 2024 • 41 mins
In this episode, Paul is asked to explain why he blocks comments on his social media channels and why does he filter comments on those platforms, such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and Facebook? Also do the stupid comments get paul mad? Well, on this episode you get the facts. 

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Master The NEC | Episode 14 | Revisiting EMT Fastening on 30” between boxes

December 22, 2024 • 22 mins
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.

In this episode, Paul will talk about the misinformation that circles around securely fastening EMT within 3 feet. It seems that folks still do not get the ...
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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 197 | Explaining Dry, Damp, and Wet Locations

December 22, 2024 • 41 mins
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.

In this episode, Paul is asked to explain the interpretation of Dry, Damp, and Wet Locations and how to tell which is which. Now, clearly this can have diff...
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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 196 | Explaining 210.11(C)(2) and 210.52(F)

December 12, 2024 • 24 mins
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.

In this episode, Paul is asked to explain the intent of 210.11(C)(2) Laundry Circuit and 210.52(F) Receptacle Outlets for dedicated areas for Laundry Equipm...
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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 195 | NM Cable always requires junction boxes at splices?

December 3, 2024 • 42 mins
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Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 194 | Bonding Water Piping Systems in Dwellings

December 2, 2024 • 22 mins
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.

In this episode, Paul is asked about bonding the metal water piping system and do you need to bond both the cold and hot water in a water piping system. We ...
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