GFCI is one area of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®), that the electrical industry can count on learning something new each revision cycle.
To play this GFCI quiz, you need a sharp eye, a quick mind, and a 2020 National Electrical Code book. The 2020 NEC can be accessed for free at nfpa.org/70.
In 2016, we developed a five-year strategic plan called Vision 2021. The plan provided the framework to position our Association for growth and to continue to be the leaders in the electrical industry. A number of key initiatives identified in the plan have now been completed.
So what can be done to protect lives and property? Organizations have developed standards, are developing new code rules, and are recommending guidelines to help minimize damage.
Nearly every week, I get calls and e-mails from inspectors, plan reviewers, photovoltaic (PV) professionals, engineers, and electricians asking about areas of PV system installation that are not clearly addressed in the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Per the CE Code, a neutral of each separately derived ac system must be connected by the grounding conductor to the dedicated grounding electrode. True?
To address the need for cord-and-plug-connected multiple receptacle devices to provide power to medical equipment in patient care areas of health care facilities, UL Certifies (Lists) cord-and-plug-connected health care facility outlet assemblies (HCOA).
NFPA 70B, Chapter 32, is a recommended practice that contains information supporting the development of an electrical preventive maintenance program.
To take this code quiz on disaster recovery in the 2017 NEC, you'll need a sharp mind and a copy of the 2017 National Electrical Code book.