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IAEI News>Issue Listing>March/April 2003
March/April 2003
 
Theme: Dwelling Units


 
Electrical Installation Requirements for Dwelling Units
by Michael Johnston

Within the NEC there are numerous electrical installation requirements that apply specifically to one-, two, and multi-family dwellings. These requirements reflect the fact that the layout and design of the electrical system is the responsibility of the installer.

Inspecting Electrical Renovations 
by Frederic P. Hartwell

As buildings age, their electrical systems age with them. Renovating those older systems adds flexibility through modern wiring practice and increases safety.

The Truth About AFCIs (Part 2)  
by George Gregory and Alan Manche 

Part II focuses on application and installation of arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

 
Using the Electrical Inspection Manual with  Checklists--A Tool for Electrical Inspections
by Jeffrey S. Sargent

The bottom line is, whatever the role of an electrical inspector is for a particular installation, he or she is charged with the responsibility of quality assurance and the benchmark on which compliance is judged most generally is the requirements of the NEC

Editorial: Still the Best Bang for the Buck
by James Carpenter, CEO/Executive Director

Many questions have arisen since the announcement that the IAEI Board of Directors, recognizing the need for additional revenue, voted to increase the dues to $90.00 per year effective January 1, 2003.

Canadian Code: Effective Grounding and Bonding 
by Leslie Stoch

This article looks at effective grounding and bonding, how it is defined by the code, and its importance to electrical safety.

Other Code: Sailboats in Peril Near Power Lines 
by David C. Young, PE

About fifteen years ago, on a beautiful Saturday in September, my then nine-year-old son and I had just finished a wonderful day of sailing. Five hours earlier, when we put in at a new boat ramp, there were very few cars with trailers in the parking lot because the stiff wind was scaring the power boaters away. 

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: Zone Versus Divisions
by CSA Group

Section 18 of the CSA Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code) covers the installation of equipment and wiring in locations considered hazardous because of the presence of ignitable or explosive materials.

 

 

 

 
Electrical Installation Requirements
Inspecting Electrical Renovations
Truth About AFCIs
Electrical Inspection Manual with Checklists
 

 

 

 

 

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