The National Electrical Code includes a revised requirement in Section 210.70 for switches and wall-mounted control devices used in lighting circuits. Previously, battery power was sufficient; however, that is now disallowed unless there is adequate backup power for the battery, which is usually not the case. The exact 2023 NEC language states: “210.70 Lighting Outlets Required. Lighting outlets shall be… Continue reading Powering Light Switches in Response to 2023 NEC Changes
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Code Quiz of the Week: Lighting Edition
Test your electrical IQ when it comes to lighting and the National Electrical Code. Code Quiz of the Week is by far one of EC&M‘s most popular editorial offerings, designed to help electrical professionals sharpen their skills when it comes to the National Electrical Code (NEC). For those of you who work predominantly in the lighting… Continue reading Code Quiz of the Week: Lighting Edition