Qualified electrical inspectors can fulfill a much needed role on the local level in promoting electrical safety.
Rule 8-104 of the Canadian Electrical Code prescribes maximum permissible operating loads for electrical equipment, and maximum loads that may be carried by service, feeder and branch circuit wiring.
Some vehicle inspection diagnostic equipment used in garages and filling stations has not been marked for hazardous locations. Does UL List equipment for use in hazardous locations? Where can I find UL Guide and Listing Information?
Electrical inspectors sometimes struggle with the question of whether or not it is worth the effort to stay in the profession and do their part to make electrical energy safer for use by the public.
Canadian Electrical Code, Section 46, Emergency Systems, Unit Equipment and Exit Signs provides installation and maintenance requirements for standby power for essential services when the regular power supply fails.
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.
This article revisits some definitions and requirements covered in Section 6 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Services and Service Equipment, beginning with a review of some often mentioned terms.
The Canadian Electrical Code, Section 6 provides us with some important rules for installing service equipment, wiring methods and metering.
All UL Listed luminaires must be equipped with American standard-sized mounting hardware.
The Neon Installation Manual was welcomed by the industry but it became evident that many people wanted a more comprehensive book.