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Electrical Safety: Why Inspections Matter by Jim Pauley Legislators and local government officials should be working with the electrical industry to ensure that the three components of electrical safety (installation codes, product standards/certification and inspection/enforcement) are continually improved— not removed. When any of the three components are undermined, the system can fail and expose workers and the public to electrical shock and fire hazards. Why Inspect PV Systems?   by John Wiles   PV systems are like other electrical power systems. When they are installed incorrectly and not in compliance with the requirements of the NEC and local codes, they can pose hazards, not only to the owners/users of the systems but also to inspectors. Teamwork between the designers, installers, and inspectors of these systems is a necessity.

Selective Coordination — Responsibilities of the AHJ by Mark Hilbert   In the 2008 Code process, every selective coordination requirement was challenged. With plenty of pro and con proposals and comments submitted, after presentations on both sides of the argument and after deliberate and thorough discussion by the respective code panels, the existing requirements were overwhelmingly retained; a clear message by the NEC technical committees. Medium Voltage Seminar (pdf) by Christel Hunter   With the increasing design and installation of medium voltage systems in commercial and high rise buildings, plans checkers, engineers, electricians and inspectors need to learn about safe installations and good practice when dealing with higher voltage electrical systems. Risks Below the Minimum by Michael J. Johnston   Compliance with the NEC rules means meeting minimum safety requirements established by qualified technical committees that respond to compelling reasons that result in the minimum requirements. So why would any jurisdiction delete requirements that are already minimum requirements for safety? Coalition to Promote Role of Code Enforcers (pdf) by Gretchen P. Hesbacker   Raise the Profile Coalition, committed to creating awareness about the important role of code officials in making everyday life safer, is made up of building safety professionals, trade associations, manufacturers, consumers and other stakeholders committed to improving public safety by raising awareness of code officials’ roles. Unsafe Conditions by Michael Weitzel   Have you seen an electrical installation that stops you in your tracks? We’re talking about those installations that make you laugh and shake your head in disbelief! Inspectors will no doubt come across many unsafe installations during the course of their career. The question is, How do they deal with it? What the Industry Thinks of Inspectors by Earl E. Whitehorne   There must be an inspection service to insure the observance of the Code. But the electrical men believe that this inspection service should be an active, coordinated function of the electrical industry, that the inspector should be something more than a policeman.

Editorial: What's Best for Our Members? by David Clements, 2007 International President Sometime ago I was asked, “What guides you in making decisions at the board level?” Canadian Code: Reasons Behind the Rules   by Leslie Stoch A great deal of wisdom and experience go into writing the rules of the Canadian Electrical Code; however, the reasons may not always be clear to its users and sometimes we’re not completely satisfied to follow the rules without understanding the reasons behind them. Inspectors' Corner (Canadian Perspective): Understanding Circuit Rating and Circuit Loading   by Ark Tsisserev, P. Eng. However, let’s look at Rule 8-104 and evaluate its requirements. Other Code: If Electricity Is So Expensive, Why Don’t You Buy a Generator? (pdf) by David C. Young, PE Why don't more people pursue alternative energy sources, such as solar panels? When I ask people this question, they usually answer, “It’s not economical.” When I ask them, “How do you know that?” They usually answer, “If it were economical, everyone would do it.” So when is it economical? 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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