This sign is yet another example of signs that does not effectively warn the public of the hazard. As discussed in detail in Part 2 of this series, this sign should be a WARNING sign. The reader of the sign is outside the fence and is not in immediate danger. The symbol has failed testing [...]
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Whether the hazard is electrical, toxic chemical or a slippery sidewalk, the best way to prevent injury, death, property damage and litigation is to eliminate the hazard. Since eliminating the hazard is often not possible, the second best method is to place physical barriers between the public and the hazard and to install effective safety [...]
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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 [...]
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Was this done to encourage pole-ish jokes? Where was the building inspector? Where was the electrical inspector? I understand the contractor obtained a building permit and when the addition of the bar to the restaurant was complete, the owner received a certificate of occupancy. On the good side, the roofer did a great job of [...]
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As we saw in part 1 of this series, it is tough to make alternative electric sources economical when you are trying to operate a completely independent system. Usually the only time people install such systems is when the normal electric service is not available. Utilizing alternative energy sources as a supplement to your normal [...]
(1 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5)Alternative electric sources have been around for a long time. I have a sister-in-law who lives on the side of a mountain near Rutland, Vermont. She built her house about the time of the first energy crunch in the mid-seventies. She and her husband decided not to connect to the local electric utility. For over [...]
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To protect your and your company’s wallets, it is very important to understand the rates you are being charged for electricity. In this segment, I am going to share with you and discuss in detail the large commercial and industrial electric rates of a typical utility. The example I am using is a utility that [...]
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To protect your and your company’s wallets, it is very important to understand the rates for which you are being charged for electricity. In this segment, I am going to share with you and discuss in detail the small commercial electric rates of a typical utility. The example I am using is a utility that [...]
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To protect your and your company’s wallets, it is very important to understand the rates for which you are being charged for electricity. To get your feet wet, I am going to share with you and discuss in detail the electric rates of a typical utility. The example I am using is a utility that [...]
(No Ratings Yet)Electric utility rates vary greatly from utility to utility and from state to state. To protect your and your company’s wallets, it is very important to understand the rates by which you are being charged for electricity. The cost of electricity is so high that some commercial and industrial companies have entire departments whose sole [...]
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