|  | | | | | This handy Article covers the electrical conductors, equipment, and appurtenances installed “within” or “on” mobile and manufactured homes. |
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| | | The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Acting Director of OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs Patrick Kapust presented OSHA’s Top 10 most frequently cited safety standards for 2022. Announced on Sept. 20, 2022 during the 2022 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, the list remains relatively unchanged ... |
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| | | In its simplest (and perhaps least effective) form, lockout/tagout (LOTO) consists of three steps. This would make it seem that NFPA70E should have maybe three principles, not eight. What gives? |
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| | | It's that time of year again — time to reveal EC&M's highly anticipated Top 40 electrical design firms list for 2023, ranked specifically by electrical design revenue earned in 2022. This photo gallery offers a sneak peek at the companies making it into the top 10 spots, listed in descending order. |
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| | | In Episode 21, we highlight an audio-only version of a popular training video featuring reader Q&A’s. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. This week, we’re featuring subject matter expert Randy Barnett, who addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about grounding and bonding... |
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| | | In last month’s column, I addressed the question of what harmonics is and why you should care. In this installment of our multi-part series on power quality topics, we’ll move on to how to identify, monitor, diagnose, and deal with harmonics in electrical power systems. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Where the flexible cord for a built-in dishwasher passes through an opening, it shall be protected against damage by a(an) _____. |
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| | | In Episode 26, Randy Barnett covers NEC Art. 315, which addresses requirements for medium-voltage conductors and cable such as listing requirements, construction, installation, and ampacity requirements. Medium-voltage conductors are those that are rated from 2,001V up to and including 35,000V. |
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| | | This beloved electrical training resource guide is now available online for $19.95. |
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| | | A new survey finds they can be a pain. Their quirkiness, however, may find other productive outlets in the work world. The findings may be notable given Gen Z’s size — some 86 million people born since 1996 — and the dependency employers will have on that group filling open positions into the future. And it could be especially pertinent to employers... |
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| | | In Episode 14 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Ron Widup, vice chairman, board of directors, and senior advisor of technical services for Shermco Industries covers bus duct basics. He addresses the basic construct of a bus duct, how to avoid... |
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| | | Just how well do facility managers understand power surges and surge protective devices (SPDs), otherwise known as transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSSs)? According to a survey conducted by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices Section... |
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| | | The American Ladder Institute (ALI) spent March marking National Ladder Safety Month, spreading the word about safe ladder practices, training opportunities, and more. Here’s are some safety tips to keep in mind. |
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| | | In an effort to expand opportunities to job seekers, the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) recently announced its partnership with Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake (IECC) to deliver training and other services in a fully accredited, Year 1 electrical apprenticeship program for IECC member companies. This accredited apprenticeship... |
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| | | The requirements of Art. 404 apply to all types of switches including snap (toggle) switches, dimmer switches, fan switches, knife switches, circuit breakers, occupancy sensors, and automatic switches such as time clocks and timers. |
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| | | Despite advancements in safety standards and compliance, fatalities/injuries continue to occur. Recognize the human factor involved with electrical work, and take preemptive action before disaster strikes. |
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| | | When it comes to electrical safety requirements in the workplace, it’s easy to feel like there are an excessive number of steps to complete before a qualified electrical worker ever begins the actual work. However, the requirements are on par with the nature of the hazard. The reality is that when an arc flash event or shock hazard initiates, there... |
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| | | Electricity is a powerful force that can cause serious injury and death. When it comes to electrical job tasks, it only takes an instant to turn a momentary mistake into a life-altering event or even fatality. Therefore, qualified electrical workers must understand the hazards presented by exposed energized parts and know how to protect themselves ... |
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| | | Electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to grow rapidly, with the Edison Electric Institute projecting that nearly 22 million electric vehicles will be on U.S. roads by 2030. Electrical professionals are preparing for the increase in vehicle electrification and the infrastructure needed to support it. Yet not all EV charging applications are created... |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss the evolution of bathroom branch circuit requirements in the NEC and the confusion this subject has caused over the years. |
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| | | Take this quiz about grounding/bonding basics and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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