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Problems Confronting the Sign Industry in this Millennium by George Doll There have been many changes in the world of neon installations during the beginning of this millennium. These changes involve the requirements in 600.32 of the National Electrical Code. Protecting the Foundation of Fire Safety by Robert Berhining, P.E. Fires in high-rise structures are not unexpected events and fire-testing procedures are in place to determine a building assembly's ability to resist structural collapse when exposed to fire.

Meet the New CEO/Executive Director by Philip H. Cox IAEI is excited to welcome James Carpenter as the new CEO/Executive Director. Assisting Electrical Inspectors by Bruce Bohren The electrical inspector's job of inspecting motor installations can be made easier when the equipment bears the listing mark of a qualified certification organization. The inspector can then assume that the equipment has been investigated for compliance with applicable safety requirements. Inspections of Electrical Services by Michael Johnston Electrical service inspections relate critically to the safety of persons and property. Each service and installation is based on specific purposes or conditions for use and must be inspected on an individual basis. Clearances for Exposed GTO Cables and Terminations by Les Beros The licensing of all electrical sign installers that are doing field wiring would be a big step forward as it holds responsible the installer instead of the electrician who connected it, or the business owner who owns the sign. Supporters of the IAEI (pdf) by  Philip H. Cox The IAEI is fortunate to have many supporters who willingly give of themselves to help the organization do its work better.

Editorial: A Personal View by Philip H. Cox, CEO/Executive Director A successful organization must be capable of adjusting to meet changing circumstances. The IAEI has been able to meet challenges placed on it and to grow within the electrical industry, especially in the area of electrical safety.  Canadian Code: Recessed Lighting  by Leslie Stoch There is an increased fire hazard when recessed lighting fixtures having external temperatures in excess of 90ºC are installed in contact with thermal insulation or combustible materials. Other Code: Conductor Hyperthermia  by David C. Young, PE In the article titled, "Overhead Line Design From Scratch — Part 1" in the March/April 1998 issue of IAEI News, I discussed aerial conductor choice based upon steady-state ampacity, maximum operating temperature, and the sag/tension characteristics of the conductor at the maximum operating temperature.  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. Ask CSA: A Study in International Standards Harmonization by CSA Group In 1992, CANENA (a Spanish acronym for Council for Harmonization of Electrotechnical Standards of the Nations of Americas) was created as a forum to harmonize standards and promote the reduction of non-tariff trade barriers for electrotechnical products between Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America.

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