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July 6, 2026 Moving Violations View More Members Only Moving Violations Video No. 363: Feeling Blue This blue extension cord is an NEC violation that needs to be addressed. July 16, 2026 Members Only Moving Violations Video No. 362: Several Key Violations This installation doesn’t have the clips required by Sec. 358.30. July 2, 2026 Members Only Moving Violations Video No. 361: Above the Suspended Ceiling Russ discovers an old temporary light above a suspended ceiling. June 18, 2026 Members Only Moving Violations Video No. 360: Run of Violations Russ explains a few different violations with this installation. 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