With more frequent utility outages due to various environmental events, batteries are even more important in today’s PV systems.
Understanding what certification engineers are looking for when testing lighting products can be critical in ensuring a smooth, efficient process.
Let’s examine some provisions for electrically connected life safety systems in the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC).
The testing and certification process is essential in the development, manufacture, and ultimate use of electrical products.
The effort of the public to bring about change and the work of the CMP members and NFPA staff members has us just steps away from a completed cycle of the 2023 NEC.
The NEC is one of the most widely adopted codes in the world. It can also be one of the most misinterpreted, so learning how to navigate the Code is critical.
Always verify the specific parameters of a QIMS UL 2703 Certification (Listing) by reviewing the Certification (Listing) of the device on UL Product iQ.
Chapter 5, Special Occupancies, had some significant changes in the 2023 cycle. These occupancies include a unique blend of health care and motion picture and theater facilities.
The future may be a long way off. Households with entire Class 4 wiring seem like a dream. Excitingly, the new NEC issue may have taken America’s first step in that direction!
CMP-18 covers Articles 393, 406, 410, 600, and 605, especially regarding lighting and sign circuits. Here are some NEC-2023 changes.