There are no one-size-fits-all solutions to the ground fault-protected main circuit breaker issue. Diligent attention to the requirements in the NEC and the equipment in the existing installation is required.
Electrical Inspectors need to approach urgent care clinics differently than non-healthcare facilities like commercial buildings, such as meeting the requirements of NFPA 99.
Let’s examine the requirements regarding electrical equipment in service rooms per the National Building Code of Canada and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.
Learn more about UL’s partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy NREL regarding the SolarAPP+ tool to automate PV and storage permitting.
Revisions in the 2023 NESC are intended to provide clarity and ease of use, which ultimately point back to its purpose – safety.
NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 are, for the most part, developed in parallel and are technically aligned. This article will focus on four inter-related safety-related work practice requirements found in both documents.
The National Electrical Code requires several systems to reduce the possibility of fires in PV systems and to protect fire fighters.
Comprehensive antimicrobial performance test standards are under development for devices, from the performance of UV lights to bipolar ionization.
May is Electrical Safety Month and with it comes a need for a greater understanding of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
Let’s look at the requirements regarding electrically connected life safety systems per the requirements in the National Building Code of Canada (NBC).