NESC

Inspecting Power Generating Substations

by Scott HumphreyFeaturesMay-June 2016RenewablesUtility and Power StationsJuly 25, 2016March 24, 2018

I remember many years ago working at a nuclear generating facility and being surprised that there was very little of…

The 2002 NESC Strength and Loading $$

by David YoungCodes and StandardsFeaturesMarch/April 2002Utility and Power StationsMarch 16, 2002March 24, 2018

The most significant change to the 2002 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) is in the strength and loading requirements for…

What’s Coming in 2002? Part II

by David YoungCodes and StandardsFeaturesNovember/December 2001Utility and Power StationsNovember 16, 2001March 24, 2018

Rule 217A2 requires readily climbable supporting structures to be equipped with barriers to inhibit climbing by unqualified persons. The old…

Working in Dangerous Proximity to Overhead High Voltage Lines – OSHA, NESC, and the Law

by David YoungFeaturesMarch/April 2000Utility and Power StationsWorkplace SafetyMarch 16, 2000March 24, 2018

There are two sets of rules for work in proximity of overhead high voltage lines: The rules for qualified persons…

Safety Signs, Labels and Tags

by David YoungFeaturesNovember/December 1998November 1, 1998March 28, 2018

The National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) occasionally references other standards. For example, ANSI Z535.1-1991 through ANSI Z535.5-1991 inclusive are referenced many times within the NESC.

Overhead Line Design from Scratch—Part 4

by David YoungFeaturesSeptember/October 1998September 16, 1998March 28, 2018

In Part 3 (July/August issue) we determined the height of our structures and the strength of our structures and foundations…