In June 2016, CE Code Technical Committee voted on and agreed to the following definition changes in Section 0.
This article focuses on the Franklin lightning rod, arguably one of Benjamin Franklin’s greatest achievements, through the scientific and engineering perspective in search of the future of lightning protection technology in the rapidly changing world.
In layman’s terms, selective coordination is the ability to isolate an overcurrent condition in the electrical distribution system, by operating only the nearest upstream overcurrent protective device.
US residential builders installed copper-clad aluminum (CCA) building wire for residential branch circuits in tens of thousands (perhaps even hundreds of thousands) of single family homes, condominiums and apartments.
Whether you are an electrical or building inspector, a general contractor, a PV professional or an educator, the fast pace of this evolving industry can either keep you up at night or be the morning jolt you need with (or in lieu of) that first cup of caffeine.
Respective AHJs who administer provisions of the NBCC, C282, Z32 and the CE Code in this regard must be consulted accordingly.
This article will cover some of the behind-the-scenes activities that occur along with the more formal process of developing the Code and the UL standards for PV systems.
Here are 5 ways to make sure that you don’t suffer any damage due to faulty electrical circuit wiring and defective electric cables.
Over the next series of articles, I will provide a guide to help users find their way through the Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code).
To play this game, you need a sharp eye, a quick mind and a 2014 National Electrical Code book. (Fill-in-the-blank questions are looking for the exact word(s) used in the NEC.)