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Installing Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS) by Alan Manche The TVSS is the newest product becoming commonplace in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities in order to protect sensitive electronic equipment. Interrupt Current Codes and Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) by Bryan Cole Moving into the future of utility deregulation and the increased reliance on electronic devices to control, process, and communicate information, SPDs will continue to be recognized as an essential component of power quality. The Propagation of Surge Protective Devices  by Deborah Jennings-Conner  This article focuses on surge protective devices, what they are, how they are tested, and the importance of markings, instructions and proper usage of the devices.

1999 Code Requirements for Low-Voltage Systems  by Brooke Stauffer Proper installation of low-voltage and limited-energy systems to 1999 NEC safety requirements is important. The author gives a quick rundown of the 1999 Code changes affecting these installations. Wire Temperature Ratings and Terminations by Jim Pauley, P.E. Confusion about wire temperature ratings and equipment termination temperature requirements results in many electrical inspectors rejecting installations.  America Needs to Power Up Its Rank of Skilled Electricians by Square D Press Release With an economic boom pointing America toward the new millennium, the nation is facing a major shortage of skilled career employees in the construction industry.

Editorial: IAEI Re-certification of Electrical Inspectors by Philip H. Cox, CEO/Executive Director The IAEI has participated in inspector certification programs for several years and is pleased to see a growing interest in certification by code enforcing organizations and electrical inspectors. Electrical inspectors in both Canada and the United states have become certified through programs developed and administered in each respective country. The goal is for all electrical inspectors to be certified. Canadian Code: Standby Power and Transfer Switching  by Leslie Stoch In this article, we will cover some of Canadian Electrical Code requirements for standby power and transfer switching. Other Code: Working in Dangerous Proximity to Overhead High Voltage Lines—OSHA, NESC, and the Law  by David C. Young, PE There are two sets of rules for work in proximity of overhead high voltage lines: The rules for qualified persons and the rules for unqualified persons. There is no gray area. UL Question Corner  (pdf) by Underwriters Laboratories The “UL Question Corner” answers questions of general interest that are sent in from authorized government inspectors and we believe will have interest for many inspectors.

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