Why is Electrical Safety important to Fire Prevention?

Why is Electrical Safety important to Fire Prevention?

As an inspector, I take the National Electrical Code (NEC) very ...

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temporary generator

Grounding & Bonding Temporary Generators and Electrical Distribution Systems

This short article discusses the purpose of system grounding, grounding requirements, ...

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Maintaining Integrity of Life Safety Systems

What is the purpose of a life safety system that fails ...

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IAEI 2020 Annual Report

IAEI 2020 Annual Report

A recent report by the ASAE indicated that 92% of Associations ...

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Of grounding and bonding of solar photovoltaic systems

ON THE GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

In recent years, products have been developed to comply with the ...

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The Electrical Connection

The Electrical Connection

Making the right choices is a difficult decision when considering safety, ...

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Figure 1. Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by properly trained and qualified personnel.

Inspection Resources for Code Authorities

What UL resources are available on UL.com to assist code authorities ...

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Maintaining and Inspecting Wood Poles: The ‘Big Picture’ and Practical Approaches

The proper maintenance and inspection of a utility’s wood pole inventory ...

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The Watchful Eye

The Watchful Eye

A seemingly safe place to hang a metal necklace could have ...

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Protection of conductors against exposure to fire – the discussion continues.

Let’s revisit the 2015 edition of the National Building Code of ...

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