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Inspecting to the 2008 National Electrical Code   by Alan Manche   Just like clockwork, the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code is now available, which always brings a plethora of education and materials on the changes taking place in the NEC. ITE and Cancer Treatment: Cutting Edge Technology Working Together by Tim McClintock   Electronic medical records have become the backbone of top-quality patient care. The Mark H. Zangmeister Center faced challenges in its construction, such as being unsure how to proceed with construction of the data center room, and knowing that the integrity of the computer network was essential to the overall operation of the center. Electrical Design Considerations for Educational Facilities   by Ron Janikowski   Educational facilities now demand a new set of standards for the electrical designer. If an ITE room is in the building design, it must meet the conditions spelled out in Article 645.

Arthur W. Hesse by David Shapiro Until the mid-1980s, Maryland and DC people had to travel to Baltimore to find regular meetings. Art Hesse removed this obstacle by resurrecting the George Washington Chapter. PV Wiring: The Nature of the PV Module: Limited Currents Have Benefits and Drawbacks by John Wiles The currents in a PV system are somewhat different from the currents traveling through a typical alternating current (ac) electrical system. Yes, the PV system has ac circuits and they are somewhat like a typical ac load circuit, but the direct current (dc) circuits are a little unusual. Critical Systems Case Study: Ultra-Low Harmonic Drives Protect Transformers and Power Grid by John Wilmes Under the Homeland Security Act, wastewater facilities play a critical role in the needs of communities; ensuring wastewater is properly treated, especially in emergency situations. Battery Rooms—Accidents Waiting To Happen? by Michael Weitzel Dangerous conditions exist in battery rooms all over the country, but the batteries themselves are not a hazard. The hazards come from working conditions that are often unsafe. Can You Benefit from Roth 401(k)? by Jesse Abercrombie Will you sell your business and use some of the income from it in retirement, or will you stay on as a consultant and continue to receive pay for your services? Both are smart choices; however, they still represent taxable income. Recently one more retirement savings vehicle has been added. ESA Introduces New Inspector Training Program by Ralph Van Haeren How do you ensure the effective indoctrination and training of new inspectors especially when they are distributed over one million square kilometers (415,000 square miles), and serve a diverse customer base of some 12.5 million people? Electrical Inspection Is Indispensable for Electrical Safety by Michael J. Johnston Inspections of installed work provide an opportunity to identify and correct potential hazards before some catastrophe occurs. Strengthening Alliances in Training No matter what level one reaches in this business, there is always another plateau upon which new rules, technologies, methods, and systems are ever-emerging. The reason is simple—electrical safety.

Editorial: Back in The Day by James Carpenter, CEO/Executive Director Back when I was in high school, which seems such a long time ago now, my English teacher had our class writing a paper every two weeks. Canadian Code: Section 28 Motor Wiring Methods   by Leslie Stoch Motor wiring methods are covered in Rules 28-100 to 28-112 of the Canadian Electrical Code. Wiring up a motor may seem like a pretty simple job, but we still need to consider a surprising number of details for good compliance with the code. Other Code: What are you paying for electricity? Part 4, Large Commercial and Industrial Electric Rates (pdf) by David C. Young, PE Understanding the rates for which you are being charged for electricity is vital in protecting your and your company's wallets. 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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