ROSSLYN, Va., September 28, 2009—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI/NEMA FL 1-2009 Flashlight Basic Performance Standard. It is the first flashlight standard worldwide and introduces definitions and testing methods for flashlight basic performance as well as associated marking. It focuses on directional lighting, not lanterns or area lighting.
Palatine, Ill. (USA), September 24, 2009 — The Schneider Electric Advantage portal, at http://advantage.schneider-electric.us, is a new one-stop solution for electrical contracting firms to access a host of resources designed to help grow their business. Resources available include marketing tools, education and training courses, and product and service information for Schneider Electric’s diverse brand portfolio, [...]
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Most electrical inspectors are aware that confusion about wire temperature ratings and equipment termination temperature requirements will likely result in a rejected installation. Information about this topic can be found in the National Electrical Code (NEC), testing agency directories, product testing standards and manufacturers’ literature, but many electrical system installers and designers typically do not [...]
“What really does the code say about connecting premises wiring to supply lines? Where do I begin?” These are common questions when one is planning the electric supply to a new building or structure. You need to know where the utility wiring ends and where the premises wiring begins in order to start your design.
In 1996 the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) ventured into a major effort to develop electrical installation standards for the electrical contracting industry. The initial effort included the development of NECA 1 Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Contracting. This first NECA standard serves as the flagship standard and the foundation for this family of [...]
Transfer equipment installations can be extremely complex, even for optional standby arrangements that are critical to business operation. This is the final installment in a series of articles examining transfer equipment used in optional standby systems for commercial applications. In Part I of this series, we covered the fundamentals of transfer equipment used in optional [...]
The 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) revision cycle and the adoption process throughout the United States is exceeding expectations and elevating the importance of electrical safety to new heights. This code cycle has moved beyond the simple adoption of the latest version of the NEC and has taken a step forward in raising the awareness [...]
:::How to Reduce Risk of Extension Cord-Generated Fire, Electrical Shock and Property Damage::: When in need of an extension cord in the office or at home, it’s imperative to know that just because a particular cord is long enough, it’s not necessarily the right one for the job. Many erroneously believe length is the only characteristic [...]
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In the September/October editorial, I wrote that the Dallas Morning News had reported that the city of Dallas would not cut code enforcement departments in balancing the budget. It was my impression from that article that “building inspectors—electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building—and fire inspectors were specifically singled out as those that would NOT be cut.” [...]
DENVER — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited MillerCoors LLC in Golden, Colo., with 10 alleged safety and health violations from two investigations involving the death of one and the injury of two workers. OSHA launched an investigation into the company’s safety and health practices following the death [...]
Every day we hear of jurisdictions downsizing inspection departments and even, in some cases, doing away with the very services that were created to protect us and our neighbors. Will Rogers is reported once to have said, “All I know is just what I read in the newspaper.” I just read in the Dallas Morning [...]
All electrical practitioners know too well that water and electricity do not mix. Results of such mixture are quite hazardous. This is the reason that the CE Code mandates GFCI protection of receptacles and permanently connected electrical equipment installed in proximity to water (i.e., pools, bathtubs, sinks, shower stalls, etc.). This is also the reason [...]
Can you recall a time when you arrived at a restaurant early and had to wait for your friend or spouse to arrive? Doesn’t that wait seem to take forever? How about waiting for that mechanic to finish up with the repairs to your vehicle? What about waiting in the checkout line at the grocery [...]
