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IAEI News>Issue Listing>May/June 1999
May/June 1999
 
Theme: Electrical Safety Month


 
What You Don't Know About Electricity Could Hurt You and Your Family
by NESF

More than likely, however, in our industry, what we do know about electricity will cause more damage. Although armed with knowledge, we tend to forget the precautions and get caught up in the excitement of electricity.

 

Dedicated Equipment Space, Section 110-26(f)
by Philip H. Cox

Rules regarding dedicated space for electrical equipment covered under Article 384 were revised and relocated as Section 100-26(f). Considerable discussion has ensued as to the application of these rules.

Equipment Certification as Partnership: The Electrical Inspector's Pivotal Role
by Scott Wilson

One of the most important issues facing electrical industry professionals at the end of the 20th century relates to commercial equipment certification.

Grounding and Power Quality: The Best of Both Worlds
by Michael J. Johnston

Many businesses are extremely nervous about loss of data or data errors that can result from "dirty power" or "electrical noise" on the system.

Hazardous Swimming Pools: Retrofitting for Safety
by George Anchales

Improper maintenance, the aging process of time, and corrosion plus the lack of a ground-fault circuit interrupter has made underwater swimming pool light fixtures installed prior to the enforcement of the 1975 NEC a potential source of electrocution.

Editorial: Valuable Contribution by Associate Members 
by Philip H. Cox, CEO/Executive Director

Known as the “keystone of the electrical industry,” the IAEI is a unique organization in which all members of the electrical industry can come together and participate as a group and deal with issues that affect both the industry and the general public. 

Canadian Code: Does the Electrical Code Always Make Sense? 
by Leslie Stoch

Usually we can assume that the rules of the Canadian Electrical Code are based on some basic principles, which don’t vary a whole lot — to minimize the possibilities of electrical fire and shocks. But are the rules ever in direct conflict with each other or their principles?

A Closer Look: Converting Single-Phase Power to Three-Phase Power 
by Hiram J. Lamb 

Phase converters, which are covered by Article 455 of the National Electrical Code, are defined as electrical devices that convert single-phase power to three-phase electrical power.

A Closer Look: NEC 300-21. Spread of Fire or Products of Combustion, what are we really looking at?
by Raymond W. Weber, CMP-3 Chair

As inspectors it is not only our duty and responsibility to enforce the requirements of the National Electric Code but to be aware also of building codes and standards regarding fire separations. 

UL Question Corner
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.

 

 

 

 
Stab-lok® Update
Equipment Certification as Partnership
 

 

 

 

 

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