- Did you know OSHA can help you keep safe from winter weather hazards?
OSHA has resources to help protect outdoor workers from exposure to extreme cold, injuries during snow removal, slipping on ice and other winter weather hazards. - Building Departments — The Face of the Community
Building departments, the most forward-facing department in a local government, have a lasting impact through their employees. - The Role of the Electrical Inspector
Just as a journeyman electrician teaches his trade to an apprentice, we seasoned electrical inspectors have a lot to offer those just beginning their careers as inspectors. - Protecting People who Live or Work in High-Rises
Learn about high-rise fire protection features and get resources to teach community residents about high-rise fire safety. - Other Codes for the Electrical Professional
The NEC is not the only code the electrical professional needs to be familiar with in order to install and/or inspect for a code-compliant installation. Let’s look at a few others. - Simplified Labeling for Class 2 Powered Multi-Housing Electric Signs
Question Is a UL Solutions sign section label required on each section/housing of a LED Class 2 powered multi section/housing sign? I understand there recently was a change to UL 48, the Standard for Electric Signs, that relaxed Certification/Listing Mark requirements for these types of signs. Why the change in labeling and what should I… Read more: Simplified Labeling for Class 2 Powered Multi-Housing Electric Signs - NFPA 70B: What the Change Means for Maintenance, Operations and Safety
The 2023 revision of NFPA 70B is bringing about a new era of electrical safety in the workplace. This standard sets official guidance for how to address electrical maintenance needs. - Electrical Room Basics
Frequently, people associate an electrical room with Article 110 of the National Electrical Code® (NEC®). More specifically, they associate it with Section 110.26. But is that accurate? The answer would be kind of.. Section 110.26 deals with what it calls working space about electrical equipment, not electrical rooms. After all, these rooms are sometimes used… Read more: Electrical Room Basics - The Importance of NEC 110.3 — Examination, Identification, Installation, Use, and Listing (Product Certification) of Equipment
Without the critical guidance found in NEC 110.3, AHJs and NRTLs would not be able to perform their reviews and inspections in the best interest of electrical safety. - Understanding the Impact of Update No. 1 to CSA C68.10-20 and CSA C68.5-20
An overview of how Update No.1 to CSA C68.10-20 and CSA C68.5-20 can impact your compliance efforts. - Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Installed at Dwellings
An explanation of why ESS currently available on the market are not permitted to be installed within habitable spaces of a dwelling. - Motors and Generators — New Questions and Answers
As a follow-up to prior articles on motors and generators, the author addresses further questions stemming from the Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code). - High-Rise Electrical Safety
Electrical inspectors play a crucial role in maintaining safety and compliance in these complex environments that present unique electrical safety challenges. - Department of Labor encouraged by decline in worker death investigations
Initiatives lead to significant reductions in fatal trench collapses, falls - ABB teams up with Black Box Innovations to expand Electric Vehicle Energy Management System Accessibility across Canada
ABB Electrification Canada – Installation Products to manufacture, assemble and offer Electric Vehicle Energy Management Systems using Black Box Innovations’ patented technology for homes and businesses Supports safe and cost-effective installation of EV chargers on an existing electrical panel to further build vital EV charging infrastructure Broadens access to affordable EV Energy Management systems through… Read more: ABB teams up with Black Box Innovations to expand Electric Vehicle Energy Management System Accessibility across Canada - Toray Jointly Develops High-Speed Mounting Technology to Expand Silicon Photonics, Demonstrates Industry-First Laser Transfer and Bonding Technology to Reduce Data Center Power Loads
Tokyo, Japan, October 23, 2024 – Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has developed materials and technologies for mounting indium phosphide (see Glossary note 1) and other optical semiconductors (note 2) used in silicon photonics (note 3) on silicon substrates. Artificial intelligence-driven demand for high-speed communications is fueling the construction of more data centers,… Read more: Toray Jointly Develops High-Speed Mounting Technology to Expand Silicon Photonics, Demonstrates Industry-First Laser Transfer and Bonding Technology to Reduce Data Center Power Loads - IAEI Encourages Electrical Safety in The Fall Months
As the crisp air of fall begins to settle in, our homes and routines undergo significant changes. With the increased use of heating devices, festive lighting, and outdoor activities, it’s crucial to stay vigilant about electrical safety. Here are some essential tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable fall season. - Facilitating Battery Manufacturing Through North American Compliance
The Importance of Field Evaluation and Special Inspection Services for Battery Plant Operators and Equipment Manufacturers in Canada and the U.S. - What is it?
What do you do when you encounter electrical equipment in the field that you have no idea what it is or how it should be properly installed? - The Value of Code Authorities White Paper and Power Control Systems (PCS)
oes UL Solutions have a document that supports the expansion of hiring code authorities to address the needs of the increased infrastructure buildouts and all the new computer chip factories, datacenters, EV charging networks and the electrification of everything adopted by recent legislation to fund these massive undertakings? - Looking Ahead: Emerging technologies and the impact on electrical inspectors
Emerging technologies are being incorporated daily. What types of emerging technologies might impact an electrical inspector’s inspection? - Protecting Workers from Heat Illness
Even into the Fall months, protecting yourself and your workers from heat-related illnesses. Here’s a quick infosheet from OSHA on how to keep cool. - Understanding Battery Fire Testing Performed on Energy Storage Systems
An overview of applicable battery fire testing standards and requirements that affect manufacturers and code officials.
Recent
OSHA has resources to help protect outdoor workers from exposure to extreme cold, injuries during snow removal, slipping on ice and other winter weather hazards.
Building departments, the most forward-facing department in a local government, have a lasting impact through their employees.
Just as a journeyman electrician teaches his trade to an apprentice, we seasoned electrical inspectors have a lot to offer those just beginning their careers as inspectors.
Learn about high-rise fire protection features and get resources to teach community residents about high-rise fire safety.
The NEC is not the only code the electrical professional needs to be familiar with in order to install and/or inspect for a code-compliant installation. Let’s look at a few others.
The 2023 revision of NFPA 70B is bringing about a new era of electrical safety in the workplace. This standard sets official guidance for how to address electrical maintenance needs.
Without the critical guidance found in NEC 110.3, AHJs and NRTLs would not be able to perform their reviews and inspections in the best interest of electrical safety.
An overview of how Update No.1 to CSA C68.10-20 and CSA C68.5-20 can impact your compliance efforts.
An explanation of why ESS currently available on the market are not permitted to be installed within habitable spaces of a dwelling.
As a follow-up to prior articles on motors and generators, the author addresses further questions stemming from the Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code).
Electrical inspectors play a crucial role in maintaining safety and compliance in these complex environments that present unique electrical safety challenges.
Initiatives lead to significant reductions in fatal trench collapses, falls