Editorial: Yes, It's Worth It.
by Philip H. Cox, CEO/Executive Director
Electrical inspectors sometimes struggle with the question of whether or not it is worth the effort to stay in the profession and do their part to make electrical energy safer for use by the public. The challenges to become qualified and maintain the necessary training to stay competent are significant.
Canadian
Code: Emergency Systems
by Leslie
Stoch
When required by the National Building Code of Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code, Section 46, Emergency Systems, Unit Equipment and Exit Signs provides installation and maintenance requirements for standby power for essential services when the regular power supply fails. Other sections of the code contain some requirements as well, including Section 32, Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Pumps. Miscellaneous requirements also show up in other sections such as Section 14, Protection and Control, and Section 10, Grounding and Bonding.
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. |
