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?
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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.
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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. |