The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) — Most in the electrical industry have heard of it, but do you really know what it does?

This article will present methods and explanations about receptacle testing in patient care areas as per the NEC and NFPA-99.

As IAEI continues to expand its membership globally, more and more of the inspection community will encounter IEC standards in the field.

In searching for a comprehensive solution to the arcing problem, it’s important to understand what arcing is, the different types of arcs that occur, and how common they are in residential wiring systems.

Metallic Outlet Boxes are Listed under the category Metallic Outlet Boxes (QCIT), in the UL Electrical Construction Equipment Directory.

Each additional cable, whether installed as a separate attachment or installed by overlashing on an existing cable, adds mechanical load to the poles.

The objective of this paper is to increase inspector awareness of arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI).

The arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) is emerging as a new device in the National Electrical Code and in residential installations to enhance electrical safety.

The proper application of overcurrent protection rules for air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment can be made relatively easy by following a few basic steps.