The National Fire Protection Association, by action of the Board of Directors chaired by George Ockuly, hosted a meeting and forum of electrical inspectors on May 22 – 23, 2006, at NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, Massachusetts. Mark Earley and the electrical division brought thirty-three electrical inspectors from across the United States to spend two days addressing: [...]
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The National Fire Protection Association estimates there are 111,400 fires annually caused by faulty electrical distribution systems, electrical appliances and equipment. These fires caused 3,785 injuries, 860 deaths and nearly $1.3 billion in property damage. Older electrical systems, combined with greater power consumption, have probably contributed to this problem. The Fire Protection Research Foundation Residential [...]
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As professional sports venues become bigger and more complex in design and scale, architects and engineers are looking for bold new ideas. Retractable roofs have become a popular feature in those structures because they provide the ability to control the stadium’s interior environment more effectively. Only a select number of companies have the knowledge and [...]
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There is significant intangible value in many of the things we take for granted. For example, essential resources such as the air we breathe and the water we drink and use are often taken for granted. Society expects these life essentials to be safe, and not much thought is given to how safe they really [...]
(No Ratings Yet)Two readers have e-mailed me with the question, “Is there a test I can take to become a certified National Electrical Safety Code‚ (NESC‚) inspector?” The short answer is, no. There are no such tests for the NESC‚ because certification as a NESC inspector does not exist. That doesn’t mean there are no qualified NESC [...]
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Have you ever been confused about what the markings on circuit breakers mean? Understanding the markings on electrical equipment is a fundamental need to ensure a safe and reliable electrical installation. Circuit breaker marking requirements are established by the requirements found in the NEC and the UL 489 product standard. This article will discuss the [...]
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In most areas of the country, building construction is booming, and there is a huge need for and use of temporary construction power. As electrical inspectors and installers in the field, we either inspect, install, or otherwise work with these types of installations frequently, if not daily. That being the case, it can be easy [...]
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Each code cycle, members of the code-making panels have the opportunity to review countless code proposals. Every now and then, a proposal to develop a new article is received. The Technical Correlating Committee (TCC) then has to determine its merits and assign a code panel, based on their assigned Code sections, to review and select [...]
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With electrical systems lifetimes exceeding forty years, PV systems must be installed using the best available workmanship to ensure public safety over the life of the system. Article 110, Requirements for Electrical Installations, and particularly Section 110.12, Mechanical Execution of Work, of the National Electrical Code (NEC) establish some general requirements for the installation of [...]
(No Ratings Yet)Which areas of a health care facility electrical system must be tested for voltage difference between ground points, for ground return path voltage rise — in grounded systems or for test of impedance to ground — in isolated systems? Which loads of an electrical system in a health care facility are considered to be essential [...]
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IAEI, as the keystone of the electrical industry, is a membership driven, non-profit association promoting electrical safety throughout the industry by providing premier education, certification of inspectors, advocacy, partnerships and expert leadership in Electrical Codes and Standards development.
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