Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 210 | Are Wireways Pull Boxes and HVAC’s SCCR Ratings Issue episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 1H 2M

Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 210 | Are Wireways Pull Boxes and HVAC’s SCCR Ratings Issue

from Master The NEC - PODCAST · host Paul W. Abernathy

In this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul breaks down a question about if a metal wireway is used above a panel and interposed between an EMT raceway and a small 18” EMT Raceway, often called a nipple. Does the wireway have to meet the same “straight” as “Eight” requirements in 314.28(A)(1) even if not being used as a “pull box”. Also, he answers a question, in his opinion, of the lack of SCCR ratings on commercial HVAC equipment that may cause a conflict with 110.10 of the National Electrical Code.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 are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.Struggling with the National Electrical Code? Discover the real difference at Electrical Code Academy, Inc.—where you’ll learn from the nation’s most down-to-earth NEC expert who genuinely cares about your success. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just the best NEC training you’ll actually remember.Visit https://FastTraxSystem.com to learn more.

In this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul breaks down a question about if a metal wireway is used above a panel and interposed between an EMT raceway and a small 18” EMT Raceway, often called a nipple. Does the wireway have to meet the same “straight” as “Eight” requirements in 314.28(A)(1) even if not being used as a “pull box”. Also, he answers a question, in his opinion, of the lack of SCCR ratings on commercial HVAC equipment that may cause a conflict with 110.10 of the National Electrical Code.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 are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.Struggling with the National Electrical Code? Discover the real difference at Electrical Code Academy, Inc.—where you’ll learn from the nation’s most down-to-earth NEC expert who genuinely cares about your success. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just the best NEC training you’ll actually remember.Visit https://FastTraxSystem.com to learn more.

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