Phrases such as "I thought it was dead” have been used following an incident where an electrical shock or electrocution occurred.
Recently, there has been a significant increase in questions from inspectors about CE Marking and its acceptability as a method of conformity assessment in North America.
UL does evaluate the manufacturer’s installation instructions provided with UL certified products.
Overcurrent protection for motors and motor circuits is a little different than the rules for conductors as specified in Article 240, because motor loads have different characteristics than general lighting and other loads.
A National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B72-M87 Installation Code for Lightning Protection Systems provides guidance on lightning protection.
Many electrical inspectors can tell you that confusion about wire temperature ratings and equipment termination temperature requirements results in their rejecting installations.
With the expanding surge protective devices industry comes a learning curve for code authorities, for electricians, for consumers and for the safety testing agencies.
This editorial will focus primarily on electrical inspector certification and recertification in the United States for the purpose of covering proposed changes that will affect the IAEI program in the US.