Two types of ground-fault protection are required by the Code: ground-fault circuit interrupter protection (GFCI) and ground-fault protection of equipment (GFPE).
An inspector’s first look at the service shown in photo 1 seems to show a relatively simple 120/240-volt single-phase service.
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.
Let's examine how the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Electrical Installations in Buildings (IEC 60364) vary.
CSA International has investigated several fires over the years that were apparently caused by improperly installed electric sauna heaters.
The National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70 considers information technology equipment (ITE) installed in ITE rooms—more commonly called computer rooms—as special equipment.
The installation of electric vehicle systems is covered by Article 625 and is the responsibility of code making panel 12 (CMP-12).
How do we stop people from killing themselves? In particular, how do we stop teenage boys from climbing high voltage transmission towers like this one?
The Canadian Electrical Code, Section 6 provides us with some important rules for installing service equipment, wiring methods and metering.