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National Electrical Code

 
Significant Changes for the NEC 2008
by
James W. Stallcup
| July 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

There were 3,688 proposals for changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and 2,349 comments processed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) staff at NFPA headquarters in Quincy, Mass.

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2008 National Electrical Code Approved
by
Brooke Stauffer
| July 2007
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  • Codes & Standards

The 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) was approved in June at the annual meeting of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in Boston.

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Class 2 and 3 Circuits
by
James G. Stallcup
| July 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

Class 2 and 3 circuits are defined as the portion of the wiring system between the power source and the connected equipment.

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Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations, Part XVII
by
Charles R. Miller
| July 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

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Lying Down on the Job
by
Mark C. Ode
| July 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

As my March 2007 column “At the Service Entrance” detailed, inspectors, manufacturers, contractors and electricians have long debated the installation orientation of panelboards and circuit breakers. Should a panelboard be installed in only a vertical position, or can it be installed horizontally?

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Voltage Limits, Hall Area Lighting and More
by
George W. Flach
| July 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

Article 210 Branch Circuits; Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring; Article 404 Switches; Article 430 Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers; Article 695 Fire Pumps; Article 702 Optional Standby Systems; Chapter 9 Tables; The 2006 edition of the Guide Information for Electrical Equipment publis

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Panelboard Orientation
by
Mark C. Ode
| June 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

Inspectors, manufacturers, contractors and electricians have debated the installation orientation of panelboards and circuit breakers for many years. Should a panelboard be installed only in a vertical position, or can it be installed horizontally?

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Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations, Part XVI
June 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

Article 220—Load Calculations: 220.14 Motors

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AFCIs Increase Safety from Fires
June 2007
| under
  • Residential

According to the most recent data from the United States Fire Administration, home electrical problems are responsible for an estimated 67,800 fires every year, resulting in 485 deaths, 2,300 injuries and more than $868 million in residential property loss. The U.S.

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Class 1 Circuits
by
James G. Stallcup
| June 2007
| under
  • Systems

According to the National Electrical Code, Part 2 In 725.23, The National Electrical Code (NEC) covers overcurrent protection (OCP) for Class 1 circuits.

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Derating Service Conductors, Appliance Garage Receptacles and More
by
George W. Flach
| June 2007
| under
  • Systems

Article 90—Introduction; Article 312—Cabinets, Cutout Boxes and Meter Socket Enclosures; Article 314—Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; and Handhole Enclosures; Article 330—Metal Clad Cable: Type MC; Article 695—Fire Pumps; Article 700—Emergency Systems

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Become a Problem Solver
by
Wayne D. Moore
| June 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

Those of you tasked with selling fire detection and security systems for your company (and we are all in sales in one form or another) look for ways to set your company apart from the competition; most companies try to promote their strengths and benefits to an owner.

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Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations, Part XV
by
Charles R. Miller
| May 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

Article 220—Load Calculations; 220.44 Receptacle Load—Other Than Dwelling Units  

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Gone Swimming
by
Mark C. Ode
| May 2007
| under
  • Systems

Equipotential bonding adjustments for pools in the 2008 NEC  

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Class 1 Circuits
by
James G. Stallcup
| May 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

 

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Grounding Devices, Wiring and Grounding a Transformer and More
by
George W. Flach
| May 2007
| under
  • Systems

Article 200—Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors; Article 220—Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations; Article 240—Overcurrent Protection; Article 310—Conductors for General Wiring; Article 314—Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; and Handhole Enclosure

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Working Space
by
James G. Stallcup
| April 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

How to determine requirements—part 2: To be on the safe side, the working space and space around electrical equipment should always be clear per 110.26(A), if possible.

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Grounding-Electrode Conductor Sizes, Disconnects and More
by
George W. Flach
| April 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

Article 210—Branch Circuits; Article 250—Grounding and Bonding; Article 320—Armored Cable: Type AC; Article 334—Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC and NMS; Article 430—Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers; Article 440—Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment; Article 702—Optional Standb

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Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations, Part XIV
by
Charles R. Miller
| April 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

Article 220—Load Calculations:

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NFPA Moves to Streamline National Electrical Code Process
March 2007
| under
  • Codes & Standards

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has revised its procedures to streamline approval of the National Electrical Code (NEC) at the association’s annual meeting, scheduled for June 4–7, 2007, in Boston.

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