Quite often we look at the requirements of the CE Code without any concerns, as clarity of the literal text (and of the intent behind this text) appears to be obvious. Rule 8-304 of the CE Code should be one such requirement.
Large-scale PV plants have become commonplace in the desert southwest with plants routinely exceeding 100 MW in size. How does that impact the local AHJ and why is Article 691 for large-scale PV electric supply stations even in the NEC?
Section 8 is a general section of the CE Code. It provides the information you need to select the conductor ampacities and equipment ratings for consumer’s services, feeders, and branch circuits
Photovoltaic power systems are proliferating and are going to be a major player in our nation’s energy mix. The inspector community must be able and willing to inspect these systems as the last line of defense in ensuring the safety of the public.
To have Cu-Clad BCBW in service within these two different climates for five decades can provide real-world insight into its performance.
If you think doing a good job is what it takes to get to the head of the pack, you’re naïve, confused, delusional, or all three. Take your pick.
In many areas, the construction management (CM) has emerged as the go-to replacement for more traditionally and historically accepted general contractor-led project delivery methods, particularly regarding large governmental or institutional work.
Those of us in the inspection community and those associated with the inspection community, including inspectors at all levels, chief inspectors, building officials, and administrators responsible for funding, need to work diligently to increase the competency and quality of our inspection process and our inspection force.
This technical article describes the basic principles of three-phase systems and the difference between the different measurement connections that are possible.