Electrical Zone - Dec 11th, 2023
 
 
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In Episode 33 of “EC&M Tech Talks,” Randy Barnett discusses the recent changes to the NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
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The holiday season has arrvied! To help you celebrate, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual list of products that any electrical professional would love to receive this holiday season. Click through the slides to see what Mike feels would make a great gift to unwrap this year.
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December has arrived, and the holidays are almost here. If you need some gift ideas for the electrical professional in your life, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual wish list of the latest and greatest products. Click through the slides to see what Mike feels would make a great gift to unwrap this year.
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Fill in the blank. Foyers with an area greater than _____ sq ft shall have a receptacle located in each wall space 3 ft or more in width unbroken by doorways, windows next to doors that extend to the floor, and similar openings.
How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Hint: Which way is up?
In Episode 34, Ellen Parson discusses the biggest challenges facing the electrical industry with three Top 50 execs.
TIA 1753 has a comment closing date of October 11, 2023
We're in need of 12 expert electrical professionals to review and rate entries for our annual Product of the Year Competition, helping to identify the winners in each of many categories. Read more details here.
Mike Carey was the big winner from our NECA giveaway!
In Episode 25, Don Kiper, president of Electrical Estimating 101, shares advice regarding one of the most-asked questions from electrical contractors regarding electrical estimating principals and best practices: How do you determine if you have calculated the correct number of labor hours?
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently released a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). The TIA has a comment closing date of January 22, 2024.
The construction industry had 423,000 job openings on the last day of October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
Will the rise of EV charging stations cripple the U.S. power grid?
Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Expert Russ LeBlanc discuss some of the most significant changes to the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code. This episode looks at revisions made to Sec. 706.7, which involves energy storage systems or ESSs. Listen now for a quick lesson on what this equipment is and why it’s becoming more popular.
Take this quiz about holiday electrical fire facts and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s!