Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
On a recent estimate I found more electrical issues packed into one property than I’ve seen in a long time. Every building told a different story, with old work, new installs, and some questionable DIY choices mixed together. One space in particular turned into the perfect example of how code can get overlooked when equipment is crammed into the wrong place. ⚡
In this video I break down what the National Electrical Code actually says about safe access, working space, and panel placement. I’ll walk you through the specific rules that apply here, show you why this setup is a problem, and explain how I’d approach fixing it. 🧰
When I build estimates for jobs like this, I use Jobber to stay organized and accurate. It keeps everything in one spot, from quotes and scheduling to invoicing and payments, so nothing falls through the cracks. 📘
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Think about how you’d correct this install. Drop your thoughts in the comments, and if you’re working toward your journeyman or master license, save this video as a solid code review. Subscribe for more real-world examples straight from the field. ✅
00:00 - Intro
04:18 - Depth in Front
07:29 - Width
08:26 - Height of Space
10:24 - Breaker Handle Too High
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-300 Question Online Code Cannon (not license specific, all code)
-Take as many times as you want
-All of the above come with printable PDFs
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🎧🎹Music, Editing, and Videography by Drake Descant and Rob LeBlanc🎹🎧
#electrician #electrical #electricity
On a recent estimate I found more electrical issues packed into one property than I’ve seen in a long time. Every building told a different story, with old work, new installs, and some questionable DIY choices mixed together. One space in particular turned into the perfect example of how code can get overlooked when equipment is crammed into the wrong place. ⚡
In this video I break down what the National Electrical Code actually says about safe access, working space, and panel placement. I’ll walk you through the specific rules that apply here, show you why this setup is a problem, and explain how I’d approach fixing it. 🧰
When I build estimates for jobs like this, I use Jobber to stay organized and accurate. It keeps everything in one spot, from quotes and scheduling to invoicing and payments, so nothing falls through the cracks. 📘
📣 Thanks to Jobber for Sponsoring This Video! ✨ For a Free 14-Day Trial and an Exclusive Discount, click here: go.getjobber.com/electricianu
Think about how you’d correct this install. Drop your thoughts in the comments, and if you’re working toward your journeyman or master license, save this video as a solid code review. Subscribe for more real-world examples straight from the field. ✅
00:00 - Intro
04:18 - Depth in Front
07:29 - Width
08:26 - Height of Space
10:24 - Breaker Handle Too High
🤘⚡️EU Learning System⚡️🤘
For Individuals --- electricianu.com/learning-system-for-individuals
For Businesses --- electricianu.com/learning-system-for-businesses
-Video courses on every side of the electrical trade (theory, code, safety, wiring, install, troubleshooting, leadership, and more)
-Practice exams for 2017, 2020, 2023 code
-YouTube videos categorized and searchable
-Audio lessons
-Forum
-Business version has admin portal and ability to assign learning to technicians and monitor progress
-Any business size from 2 techs to 2,000!
🎓💡CONTINUING EDUCATION💡🎓
Sign up here --- electricianu.com/electrician-continuing-education-online-electrician-u
-State Approved
-Video Based
✍📝PRACTICE EXAMS📝✍
Get them here --- electricianu.com/electrician-exam-practice-tests
-2017, 2020, and 2023 NEC versions
-Online Residential Wireman Exam
-Online Journeyman Exam
-Online Master Exam
-300 Question Online Code Cannon (not license specific, all code)
-Take as many times as you want
-All of the above come with printable PDFs
🎤🎧PODCAST🎧🎤
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/show/7ldCwdxhWnT0R3nne96XjC?si=a42a98b83c3549fc&nd=1
Apple Podcast:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/electrician-u/id1583270265
📱👍SOCIALS👍📱
TikTok - tiktok.com/@electricianu
Instagram - instagram.com/electrician_u
Facebook - facebook.com/TheElectricianU
Reddit - reddit.com/r/ElectricianU
Rumble - rumble.com/c/ElectricianU
Discord - discord.gg/electricianu
🎧🎹Music, Editing, and Videography by Drake Descant and Rob LeBlanc🎹🎧
#electrician #electrical #electricity
