GFCIs appear similar to standard electrical receptacles, but also have "test” and "reset” buttons.
The recent tragic and unnecessary death of yet another one of our children at play can not be acceptable to any concerned person, local elected official, or Florida legislator.
The installation and inspection of an emergency electrical system are critical elements regarding the protection of persons set forth in Section 90-1 of the National Electrical Code.
Since 1997, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has been publishing a series of National Electrical Installation Standards™.
Over the past five years, I have worked on 26 interpretations and gained tremendous insight in understanding the NESC. Studying the interpretations is very important in understanding the NESC.
Qualified electrical inspectors can fulfill a much needed role on the local level in promoting electrical safety.
Some vehicle inspection diagnostic equipment used in garages and filling stations has not been marked for hazardous locations. Does UL List equipment for use in hazardous locations? Where can I find UL Guide and Listing Information?
Rule 8-104 of the Canadian Electrical Code prescribes maximum permissible operating loads for electrical equipment, and maximum loads that may be carried by service, feeder and branch circuit wiring.
This article will focus on some of the National Electrical Code requirements and common problems being experienced in the field today for high-voltage installations.
When approached to investigate flood-damaged electrical equipment to determine if equipment continues to meet safety requirements, UL investigates equipment on a case-by-case basis.