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Expanding Home Safety with AFCIs   by Gerard Winstanley   Smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency escape ladders—are proven methods for making a quick and safe escape from a fire in the home. Arc-fault circuit interrupters prevent fires from starting in the first place. Understanding the Combination AFCI Expansion in NEC-2008   by Bill Unseld and Alan Manche   NEC-2008 expands usage beyond bedroom circuits to include other areas in new homes. The contractor that understands AFCI technology and the implications of code requirements will be better prepared to adjust to the changes it will dictate on the job.

Australian Perspective: Proposed New Standard Covering Downlights (Recessed Luminaires) by Darren Margerison New Wiring Rules covering the installation of downlights will be introduced across Australia in the coming months. The rules will specify minimum clearances to be observed around downlights both for incandescent and halogen lighting products. New Jersey Building Inspectors — Partners in NEC Enforcement (pdf) by Andy Cartal Electrical inspection of the rebar presents several problems. In New Jersey, the building inspector is given the responsibility of inspecting the connection of a 4 AWG copper conductor to the rebar and signing off on the building technical form that it was inspected. The Gold Roadrunner Club (pdf) by Richard E. Loyd If you have been around awhile, you have probably heard of the group called the IAEI Roadrunners. 2008 International President: McCullough Urges Members to Make a Difference and Get Involved! by Robert McCullough Robert McCullough, the 80th president of IAEI, stresses the need for members to get involved — by participating in chapter activities, serving on various committees, and helping with educational programs and more. Uniformity in Disaster Recovery Inspections by Rich Dubiel In the final analysis, it is clear that we must do better to make disaster recovery initiatives for affected people not only safe, but also uniform for all. Perspectives on PV: Ground-Fault Protection for PV Systems by John Wiles The number of PV installations is increasing at more than 20% a year. Nearly all PV systems will soon be required to have a ground-fault protective device that will minimize the possibility of fires starting from ground faults in PV arrays. Overlooked Deductions by Kathryn Ingley Various job-related expenses can be taken as itemized deductions on Schedule A of the federal income tax returns. Among these are unreimbursed employee expenses, tax preparation fees, and certain miscellaneous experts. Using LEDs in Electric Signs and Letters by Randy Wright The sign industry is currently using LED light sources for many applications. The most common question is, Must I bond and ground LED signs and letters? The standard answer is, YES. Dead metal in all electric signs and channel letters must be grounded.

Editorial: Are you proud to wear the brand?   by James Carpenter, CEO/Executive Director The annual section meetings are over and it is time to reflect on 2007. Membership was the major concern for this past year. Inspectors' Corner, Canadian Perspective: Electrical Work Related to Fire Alarm Systems (pdf)   by Ark Tsisserev, P. Eng. Electrical installations related to fire alarm systems appear to be no different from other types of electrical work. Other Code: If Electricity is so expensive, why don't you buy a generator? (pdf)   by David Young. Renewable energy sources that operate in parallel with the utility can be very economical. In these systems, the goal of the alternative energy source is to reduce expenses. Canadian Code: Grounding Basics  (pdf) by Leslie Stoch Electrical system grounding is not widely understood, and it may lead to many different discussions, interpretations and a wide variation of philosophies. 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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