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An Inside Look at an Electrical Inspector's Job by Jo-Ann Holstein Electrical Inspector Supervisor Lanny McMahill, of Phoenix, shares an inside look at an inspector's job. In Phoenix, a team of these city employees performs an estimated 110 inspections a day. Broken down, this workload amounts to each of the city's electrical inspectors averaging between 11 and 13 inspections daily. Traits of a Good Electrical Inspector by Philip Cox A combination of traits and associated technical training and experience should help produce an individual highly qualified in the profession of electrical inspection. Being truly professional as an electrical inspector in both conduct and performance not only brings greater respect to the industry but makes it easier for other members of the electrical community to do their jobs.

Keeping Their Cool by Brady Dennis This article on air-conditioning service and repairs exemplifies the unseen and oftentimes unappreciated efforts of mechanical contractors. These types of service calls and repair projects can be dangerous to the workman if one is not familiar with all of the hazards involved. Ground-fault Protection of Equipment and Ground-fault Circuit Interrupters by Michael J. Johnston Injuries, death, property loss, and downtime for facilities are all situations that can result when the required ground-fault protection for equipment or ground-fault circuit interrupters are not installed as required by the NEC.

Editorial: Preparing for the 2002 National Electrical Code Cycle  by Philip H. Cox, CEO/Executive Director It’s Code proposal time again! The closing date to submit proposed Code changes for the 2002 National Electrical Code® cycle is drawing near and many people are talking of changes they want to see made. Canadian Code: Underground Conductor Ampacities Rule 4-004(1)(d) and (2)(d)  by Leslie Stoch The 1998 Canadian Electrical Code has made some more changes in the rules for underground conductor ampacities. Other Code: How Low is That Wire?  by David C. Young, PE Electrical inspectors involved with aerial high voltage facilities frequently have to determine whether electrical conductors are in compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). 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. A Closer Look: Hospitals—Article 517  by Jim Schmer In the making of the 1999 Code, thirty-nine proposals to Article 517 were accepted in one form or another. The code making panel itself generated twenty-two proposals.

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