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Perspectives on PV:  PV Plan Check      by John Wiles This article examines a typical residential, utility-interactive PV system in terms of a package that should be submitted by the installer when applying for a permit or discussing the system with the inspector prior to installation.

Taking Time Out from Investing Can Be Costly by Jesse Abercrombie It takes a really focused effort to make not only your business successful, but your investments as well. That's not always easy. It takes discipline and real commitment to keep investing during turbulent times. Ground Rod Electrodes—What You Need to Know   by Jim J. Lund The objective of this article is to clarify some misconceptions and provide inspectors a reliable method of inspecting ground rods to assure that they are, in fact, approving code-compliant rods. Inspecting an Automotive Service Lift by Dale W. Soos You should be aware that most automotive lifts are required by the International Building Code Chapter 30 to meet the requirements of ANSI/ALI ALCTV-1998 Standard for Automotive Lifts—Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation, which requires third party certification and marking for compliance. Isolated Grounding Receptacle Circuits—Got Clean Grounds or Dirty Grounds?     by Michael J. Johnston Clean power is the objective, but what about noise on the equipment grounding conductor and other grounding paths? How "clean" is your isolated (insulated) equipment grounding circuit? Chances are if you've been involved in the electrical field, you've had experiences either installing or inspecting isolated (insulated) equipment grounding circuits and receptacles. Clean power is not really defined. What Is the Cost of Safety?  by IAEI It is important to recognize today's electrical risks and recognize that our safety record is good but threatened by the decreasing number of trained electrical inspectors. Only fully qualified electrical inspectors are the best safeguards for electrical safety. New Orleans: An Inspector's First Impression  by Bill McGovern Follow the city of Plano's Bill McGovern as he gives us a birds-eye view of what it was like working in the damaged city with local inspectors to improve conditions and provide the elusive green tag.

Editorial: Growing the Membership   by James Carpenter, CEO/Executive Director What can IAEI do for you? IAEI provides many opportunities for you to advance your goals, and also provides a place for you to hone your leadership and communication skills. Canadian Code: CEC Methods of Grounding   by Leslie Stoch It goes without saying that correct grounding is vital to minimizing the risks of electrical fire or explosion and risks to personal safety. Other Code: The 2007 National Electrical Safety Code—Part 1   by David C. Young, PE The NESC is presently being revised on a five-year cycle, and the 2007 edition will be published on August 1, 2006. This article will look at some of the changes. Inspectors' Corner: Emergency systems in the CE Code—food for thought & discussion   by Ark Tsisserev, P. Eng. Section 46 of the CE Code, Part I governs installation, operation and maintenance of emergency systems. However, the scope of this section might be a bit confusing to some Code users. 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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