The subjects of Integrated fire protection and life safety systems should not be new to the electrical designers, contractors and regulators, as the requirement to commission integrated fire protection and life safety systems was originally placed into Article 3.2.4.6. of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) in 2010.

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.

Here are 5 ways to make sure that you don’t suffer any damage due to faulty electrical circuit wiring and defective electric cables.

Approach safety as these design engineers approached a new product that changed how this organization does and what they have been doing for more than 100 years. 

ESFI recommends all homes over 40 years old undergo an electrical inspection by a licensed electrician to ensure the home’s electrical system can handle modern demands.

Jurisdictions contemplating amendments reducing the level of safety afforded by the NEC sometimes have stories about operational and financial concerns.