Editorial:
IAEI Chapters Promoting Good Education
by Philip H. Cox, CEO/Executive Director
Two major purposes of the IAEI is to promote the uniform understanding and application of the NEC and other electrical codes and to collect and disseminate information relative to the safe use of electricity. In trying to achieve these objectives or goals, the IAEI focuses on education for both its members and the electrical industry in general.
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Closer Look: Looking at Article 240 Through the '99 NEC
by John E. Brezan
For those of us who have been using the NEC for a number of years, when looking at the 1999 edition, we see a whole new document. This will be a cycle of relearning what we already know. Along with the changes is the relocation of a lot of existing information. It would be impossible to explain all of the rework and changes in Article 240 in just one short article. It is my recommendation that you check the IAEI News for a seminar in your area and attend it.
Other
Code: The Cost of Losing an Arm
by David
C. Young, PE
Tom had flash burns to his face. Fortunately, he had been wearing safety glasses. What was left of his right arm had to be amputated above the elbow. He was in the hospital for almost four months. The medical care and physical therapy would continue for years.
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. |