briankilea
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- Pensacola, Florida
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- Engineer, Brewer, Business Owner
Is this a code violation or just considered sloppy electrical work? Anything specific in the NEC or NFPA?
![conductor1.jpg](https://www.dropbox.com/s/n1ydjzlbejqtau6/conductor1.jpg?raw=1)
![conductor2.jpg](https://www.dropbox.com/s/x3k0j6a7xhh7k54/conductor2.jpg?raw=1)
The cutting itselfmay not be a violation, but leaving it un-repaired certainly isn't Kosher.My concern is the electrician would admit that it is sloppy work, but is not a code violation, therefore not something they are required to fix.
I personally would not convert insulation damage into an unnecessary joint in an intact conductor.When I see that, I snip it just past the damage and pigtail it or use a Wago if there isn't much room to work.
When it's said and done there's a good chance they won't even have a wire nut on them, I find that in over half the boxes I open.I would fire my guys if they twisted the EGC's like that.
I agree. I know what I said was kind of harsh but I've found that too. A long EGC twist and save a wirenut.When it's said and done there's a good chance they won't even have a wire nut on them, I find that in over half the boxes I open.
110.7 Wiring Integrity. Completed wiring installations shall be
free from short circuits, ground faults, or any connections to
ground other than as required or permitted elsewhere in this
Code.
Its kinda odd there doesn't seem to be a specific code violation. There's also 110.2 and 110.3, hopefully the inspector would back you up on those.You could cite 110.7 as the bare conductors showing could cause a short circuit or ground fault.
110.7 Wiring Integrity. Completed wiring installations shall beYou could cite 110.7 as the bare conductors showing could cause a short circuit or ground fault.