Arc flashes are unseen dangers that can occur without any direct contact between a worker’s body and an energized wire or piece of equipment. They’re often accidentally initiated by workers that are unaware that they are in a potentially life-threatening situation.
Reputable manufacturers go to great effort to acquire certification to demonstrate the safety of their products. However, less reputable manufacturers may forego testing and certification, using counterfeit marks to give the illusion that their products are on par with competitive products, when in fact, they could be dangerous and of unknown quality.
Is there a UL Standard for plant oil extraction equipment, and does UL Certify (List) this type of equipment?
In addressing the evolving challenge of the COVID-19 virus, state and local jurisdictions have also taken several precautionary measures to ensure that they continue to operate and safely serve the community while ensuring that their staff stays safe.
Last November, I announced to IAEI’s Board of Directors and staff my plan to retire in June. This column will be my last as IAEI’s CEO, and I’d like to take the opportunity to say good-bye and to reflect on accomplishments IAEI has made during my tenure.
Perhaps more than any other Code revision cycle in recent memory, there were a significant number of changes to the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)® that will have a dramatic effect on the residential construction environment.
It’s important for installers and inspectors to fully grasp the scopes of the NESC and NEC, how and where each of them applies and the point of demarcation where one code yields to the other.
The U.S. solar market is accelerating because of a growing understanding that (1) renewable energy projects are sound investments, and (2) uninterrupted power is critical to business success where utility power can fluctuate.
New 2020 NEC Requirement Helps Keep First Responders Safe from Electrical Hazards during Emergencies
New requirements in Section 230.85 for emergency disconnecting means for one- and two-family dwelling units to help keep first responders safe from electrical hazards during emergencies.