Most electrical inspectors never evaluate completed residential and commercial buildings with respect to energy efficiency provisions adopted and enforced by a state or jurisdiction. Why? Electrical-plan review and inspection do not typically involve energy provisions and, more significantly, most electrical inspections occur before energy-saving measures are even installed. These final inspections are typically the responsibility [...]
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The European Union leads the world through enacting sweeping and comprehensive environmental regulations. The latest regulatory enactment is the EuP (Energy-using Products) directive 2005/32/EC. Global electrical and electronic manufacturers should take notice. This directive applies to all energy-using products, except those used for transporting persons or goods. Although the directive applies to any energy input, [...]
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People are getting hurt using multimeters. That is a fact. Every day, electrical inspectors and investigators potentially expose themselves to some sort of risk while doing inspections and investigations. Eliminating or limiting risk is the key to accident prevention while doing the job. NFPA 921, chapter 12 is devoted to the safety of the investigator, [...]
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The final connection between the photovoltaic (PV) power system and the electrical utility grid is always an area of high interest to both inspectors and to the utility, because both agencies are responsible for safety. These connections vary significantly from PV system to system due to the size of the PV system and to the [...]
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What Is the Big Deal about Saving Watts? Why worry about the amount of electrical energy consumed by businesses and residences daily? There are many answers to this question. Global warming is an issue that is experiencing a higher level of awareness than ever before. The use of fossil fuels for power plants is one [...]
(No Ratings Yet)Public officials in several states have embraced new safety standards, voting to adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code® (NEC) with minimal or no amendments, and America’s heartland has taken the lead on acceptance. The Code is scheduled to take effect in Arkansas, Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming within the next two months; enforcement began in [...]
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Whether the hazard is electrical, toxic chemical or a slippery sidewalk, placing physical barriers between the public and the hazard is not enough to prevent injury, death or litigation. I mention litigation because many companies only care about preventing litigation. The National Electrical Code (NEC) and the National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) both recognize the [...]
(No Ratings Yet)Maintaining positive and effective working relations is essential in business and the electrical trade. We are often asked by electrical contractors, installers, and the public how to get along with local electrical inspectors. Sometimes it’s not easy (smile). This article is based on one electrical inspector’s point of view—a viewpoint believed to be shared by [...]
(No Ratings Yet)The 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) has been already adopted by the majority of provincial and territorial jurisdictions. This means that one change that has been introduced into the latest edition of the NBCC could be very interesting (and very relevant) to the electrical designers, installers and electrical safety regulators. [...]
(No Ratings Yet)One of the things that I enjoy about working with contractors and business owners in the electrical industry is that they never really plan to retire. I must say that this makes my job a little easier than it does for the Frito Lay employee that makes 80k per year but wants retirement income of [...]
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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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