In this episode, Tabatha L welcomes special guest, Rob Vandevoort, Mechanical Inspector, as she discusses common reasons why installations for air conditioning units fail electrical inspections. Tabatha L provides best practices for ensuring these installations pass electrical inspection.

Her guest, Rob, reports having 22 years of experience in the HVAC trade of which 12 years have been dedicated to installations in the states of southern Illinois, Oklahoma and Arizona, as a journeyman installer. During this episode, Rob, Mechanical Inspector, shares his best practices for air conditioning installations.

Listen as Tabatha L discusses the practices of electrical safety when charging electric vehicles, not limited to home installations for these chargers.

Welcome to this special edition. In this episode, Tabatha L reflects on the EF3 tornado that ripped through areas of St. Louis on May 16, 2025, and shares the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Electrical Inspection policy for recovery after such a storm involving electrical work. Below are some specific areas that are covered during the podcast:

· Height regulations for electrical installations

· Maintenance of weather heads

· Prevention of water leaks

· Prerequisites for power being restored

And more!

Listen in as Tabatha L addresses topics not limited to:

- Who is the AHJ?

- EMT conduit vs Mineral Insulated cable for two-fire rating

- Building permit questions

- Local authority and Federal Pacific electrical panels

Have you ever wondered what those big red pipes and pumps are that you’ve seen in some buildings, especially stairwells? In this episode, Tabatha L discusses what these pipes and pumps are, their various reliable power sources, and what makes that source reliable. Installation practices and safety is covered as well for this topic.

In this episode, Tabatha L welcomes a special guest, Bill Snyder, as she discusses the rules for modifications to electric switchboards and panelboards (also known as “tapping the bus”). Bill, a commercial journeyman and creator of Nat King Code, joins Tabatha L as she discusses:

*Local authority requirements that align with National Electrical Code safety requirements

*Guidelines from utility companies, equipment manufacturers, or independent evaluation groups

In this episode, Tabatha L provides NEC requirements for the usage of spray foam in conjunction with electrical installations. She also highlights common issues found during electrical inspections and provides tips for not allowing these type issues hinder your project goals.

In this episode, Tabatha L provides guidelines for installing swimming pools as it relates to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and common reasons these installations fail inspection. She also emphasizes the importance of spotting problems with swimming pool wiring methods and electrical installation, coupled with tips to help make your inspections easier.

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While most establishments today use copper wiring, structures in the 60s and 70s used aluminum wiring. That type of wiring we know today is a risk for starting fires and they require repair. In this episode, Tabatha L explores requirements for stakeholders not limited to: The US Product Safety Commission, insurance companies, business owners, and homeowners.

Henry Anderson, a subject-matter expert who teaches electrical code, joins her later in the podcast to contribute vital information.

In this episode, Tabatha L dives into the NEC requirements related to lighted retail display showcase cabinets and how to ensure that the electrical components of these cabinets are safe from shocks and other risks.