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Backups for Blackouts
by
Kellie K. Speed
| November 2004
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Last year's blackout sparked a sharp rise in consumer interest in ensuring constant uptime, which has provided more and more opportunities for the electrical contractor. With this increased demand comes the consumer's desire for more cost-effective power.

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Temp Trends
by
Debbie McClung
| November 2004
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The electrical contractor's job on a typical construction project goes beyond the scope of traditional electrical installations. It's a two-part responsibility that includes the construction or renovation of electrical systems for the structure.

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Do You Feel Lucky?
October 2004
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Casinos and hotels must keep the power flowing Any industry that depends on electricity to generate revenue knows that the quality of the electrical supply isn’t always what is needed to keep the revenue stream flowing.

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ACknowledge
by
Mark C. Ode
| July 2004
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Brush up on what the NEC says about air conditioning During the hottest parts of the summer, most people do not notice the sound of air conditioning units turning on and off, but if a unit fails to start, the effect is noticed immediately. Comfort becomes a premium to be restored at all costs.

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Distributors Provide Supply on Demand
by
Deborah L. O'Mara
| June 2004
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Electrical contractors have had their appetites whet. They see promise in a host of voice/data/video and integrated systems and are approaching the market with a newfound sense of excitement regarding turnkey solution contracting.

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TIA and You
by
Marilyn Michelson
| November 2003
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The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is an industry organization with paying members from the communications/telecom industry. They develop minimal performance standards for cabling and related hardware and installation standards for the users/designers.

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Generators and GFCI, Pool Wiring, Inspection Questions and More
by
George W. Flach
| November 2002
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CODE CITATIONS Article 225 Feeders Article 230 Services Article 250 Grounding Article 408 Switchboards and Panelboards Article 445 Generators Article 680 Swimming Pools, Fountains and Similar Installation Systems NFPA 20 1999 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection Grou

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Branch Circuits, Grounding, Luminaires and More
by
George W. Flach
| June 2002
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Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 220 Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Calculations Article 230 Services Article 250 Grounding Article 404 Switches Article 410 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures) Lampholders, and Lamps Article 445 Generators Article 702 Optional Standby Systems Volume I of the Fire

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