Need help with NEC violation

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Would anyone tell me where to find reference in NEC for these violation, as on the picture shown the contractor used 11/2" to 1" plumbing reducer coupling and the 11/2" ROMEX connector with multiple Armored cables?
Thank you.
 
320.40 Boxes and Fittings.
At all points where the armor of AC cable terminates, a fitting shall be provided to protect wires from abrasion, unless the design of the outlet boxes or fittings is such as to afford equivalent protection, and, in addition, an insulating bushing or its equivalent protection shall be provided between the conductors and the armor. The connector or clamp by which the Type AC cable is fastened to boxes or cabinets shall be of such design that the insulating bushing or its equivalent will be visible for inspection. Where change is made from Type AC cable to other cable or raceway wiring methods, a box, fitting, or conduit body shall be installed at junction points as required in 300.15.
 
istvan said:
Would anyone tell me where to find reference in NEC for these violation, as on the picture shown the contractor used 11/2" to 1" plumbing reducer coupling and the 11/2" ROMEX connector with multiple Armored cables?
Thank you.
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This one is pretty good. Is there a back story?
 
nuetral with hot

nuetral with hot

I have a situation were someone has a disconnect at the house and has run two hots a neutral and ground to a junction box located at a pavillion from the junction box they ran both hots and neutral to a disconnect in one conduit

then in a seperate conduit they ran both hots but no neutral back to the junction box and then on to a small sub panel, the neutral was spliced in the J box

They ran the ground to the diconnect but in conduit without the neutral

Need a quick code reference
 
Rewire said:
I have a situation were someone has a disconnect at the house and has run two hots a neutral and ground to a junction box located at a pavillion from the junction box they ran both hots and neutral to a disconnect in one conduit

then in a seperate conduit they ran both hots but no neutral back to the junction box and then on to a small sub panel, the neutral was spliced in the J box

They ran the ground to the diconnect but in conduit without the neutral

Need a quick code reference
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The severity of the violation might be questionable by some but the violation is:

300.3 Conductors.

(B) Conductors of the Same Circuit. All conductors of the same circuit and, where used, the grounded conductor and all equipment grounding conductors and bonding conductors shall be contained within the same raceway, auxiliary gutter, cable tray, cablebus assembly, trench, cable, or cord, unless otherwise permitted in accordance with 300.3(B)(1) through (B)(4).
 
istvan said:
Would anyone tell me where to find reference in NEC for these violation, as on the picture shown the contractor used 11/2" to 1" plumbing reducer coupling and the 11/2" ROMEX connector with multiple Armored cables?
Thank you.
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to me primarily 110.3]
(B) Installation and Use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.
In addition, gregory's post on AC, and IMHO, the conductirs in AC are not listed as "building wire" to be installed in conduit.
And of course theres always 110.12
110.12 Mechanical Execution of Work.
Electrical equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.
although that is subjective and many inspectors don't wish to use it except in drastic situations..
 
istvan said:
Would anyone tell me where to find reference in NEC for these violation, as on the picture shown the contractor used 11/2" to 1" plumbing reducer coupling and the 11/2" ROMEX connector with multiple Armored cables?
Thank you.
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I love that someone thought this was a good idea...
 
I don't understand why they didn't use pipe dope. If I was a combo inspector, I would think that it would be fun to leave them a plumbing violation too (if one applies - maybe "no permit" lol)
 
320.45 Non-electrical Fittings and Assemblages. Any fitting assembled using parts and/or fittings from non-electric disciplines and assembled in such a manner as to resemble a rejected attempt to model a sentinel shall not be permitted.
 
As a combination inspector, I agree that the lack of pipe dope will create eletrical issues. Any build up of residual electrons at this connection could easy leak out onto the floor and create a fire hazard or electrical shock. We all know how hazardous residual electrons can be when they spill out on the floor from extension cords or open receptacles. If this is concealed in a wall, no one will notice the spillage until it is too late. Contain those unused electrons and eliminate a hazard. BTW, looks like something my dad would have done.
 
I am worried about the head pressure on this thing LOL. Sure went the hard way to not use a box. Have seen plumbing fittings often at campgrounds. Answers first question fast NO PERMIT or BLIND INSPECTOR i am betting on the first.
 
i like the electrical tape on one of the MC cables where it enters the romex clamp. Is this an isolated ground circuit?
 
I hate pipe dope

I hate pipe dope

inspector 102 said:
As a combination inspector, I agree that the lack of pipe dope will create eletrical issues. Any build up of residual electrons at this connection could easy leak out onto the floor and create a fire hazard or electrical shock. We all know how hazardous residual electrons can be when they spill out on the floor from extension cords or open receptacles. If this is concealed in a wall, no one will notice the spillage until it is too late. Contain those unused electrons and eliminate a hazard. BTW, looks like something my dad would have done.
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good point... the pipe dope gets so messy though. Would teflon tape be an acceptable alternative?
 
My institution hires frequently outside contractors for major jobs. Over the years we have had to learn that we better inspect their work ones in a while during the construction because eventhoug they are licenced but they do shortcuts and sloppy work. Recently we discovered a bunch of AC cables coiled up on top of the panel box and shortly after they disapeared in the ceiling. Very cleverly they(contractors)covered
the artwork but just removing a few pieces of ceiling tiles you could see what the picture shows. Of course we will force them to correct it according to NEC.
 
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