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Structured Wiring/Data Cabling

 
Subterranean Trouble
by
Jeff Griffin
| September 2004
| under
  • Safety

Earlier this year, routine activities came to an abrupt halt at San Bernardino Valley (Calif.) College when a construction crew excavating with a backhoe struck a power cable, causing a small explosion that knocked out a campus transformer.

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Solid Conductors, Nonlinear Loads, Hazardous Locations and More
by
George W. Flach
| August 2004
| under
  • Safety

Article 100 Definitions Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 220 Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations Article 300 Wiring Methods Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Article 450 Transformers and Transformer Vaults Article 500 Hazar

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Data Center Design Recommendations
by
Marilyn Michelson
| August 2004
| under
  • Systems

Think ‘tiers’ for a standards-compliant data center It seems as if a big chunk of future contracting work will come from designing, installing and supporting data centers. There are many reasons this is being headlined in the telecommunication trades: it’s a solution to many problems.

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Nonmetallic Conduit for Essential Hospital Systems
by
Mark C. Ode
| August 2004
| under
  • Systems

The five exceptions to providing nonflexible metal raceways Providing alternate power for essential electrical circuits in a hospital is extremely important during loss of normal power.

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Terminal Markings in a Panelboard and More
by
George W. Flach
| July 2004
| under
  • Systems

Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 250 Grounding Article 300 Wiring Methods Article 404 Switches Article 408 Switchboards and Panelboards Article 430 Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers Article 527 Temporary Installations Also mentioned are the General Information for Electrical Equipment Direct

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Circuit Breakers on Delta Circuits, Flexible Metal Conduits and More
by
George W. Flach
| June 2004
| under
  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 100 Definitions Article 210 Branch Circuit Article 220 Branch Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Article 250 Grounding Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Article 334 Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable; Types NM, NMC and NMS Article 404 S

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The Dirt On Ground Rods
by
Chris Rempe
| May 2004
| under
  • Safety

If you’re reading this, chances are you have enjoyed the sense of accomplishment that comes from driving an 8-foot long, mostly steel rod into the earth and connecting a ground wire to it. It’s tough work.

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Number of Conductors in an Outlet Box, Connecting Ground Rods and More
by
George W. Flach
| May 2004
| under
  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 250 Grounding Article 314 Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies, Fittings and Manholes Article 430 Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers Article 440 Air Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment Article 517 Healthcare Facilities Article 695 Fire Pumps Overcur

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A Hidden Shock
by
W. Creighton Schwan
| April 2004
| under
  • Safety

The problems with multiwire circuits On March 20, 1883, a U.S. Patent was issued to Thomas A.

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Length of Secondary Conductors Without Overcurrent Protection and More
by
George W. Flach
| April 2004
| under
  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 200 Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Article 300 Wiring Methods Article 334 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC and NMS Article 362 Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing: Type ENT Article 450 Transformer

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Abandoned Fire Alarm Cables, Conductor Derating and More
by
George W. Flach
| March 2004
| under
  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 90 Introduction; Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations; Article 210 Branch Circuits; Article 220 Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations; Article 250 Grounding; Article 300 Wiring Methods; Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring; Article 400 Flexible

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Wiring Air Conditioning and More
by
George W. Flach
| February 2004
| under
  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 250 Grounding Article 300 Wiring Methods Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Article 334 Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC and NMS Article 422 Appliances Article 518 Places of Assembly Article 700 Emergency Systems Wiring air condition

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Installing a Service Disconnect
by
Mark C. Ode
| February 2004
| under
  • Systems

Many changes have occurred to the National Electrical Code (NEC) since the first NEC was published on Aug. 31, 1897. Even though the electrical industry was in its infancy, this “first” NEC was remarkably insightful and has withstood the test of time.

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Testing for Category 6 Cabling
by
Joe Salimando
| January 2004
| under
  • Systems

As you may know, the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has agreed that Level III-qualified testers are to be used when certifying or verifying Category 6 cabling systems (Category 6 cable is a 100-Ohm cable with transmission characteristics specified up to 250 MHz).

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Wall Space in Dwelling Units, Bonding Metal Water and More
by
George W. Flach
| January 2004
| under
  • Codes & Standards

CODE CITATIONS Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 250 Grounding Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Article 314 Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; and Manholes Article 410 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures), Lam

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TIA and You
by
Marilyn Michelson
| November 2003
| under
  • Systems

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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Solving the Labeling Dilemma
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| November 2003
| under
  • Systems

Labeling and documentation can be separate tasks, but they go hand in hand and should be completed, at least in part, at the same time.

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Lubrication Rooms with Pits, Receptacles Above Suspended Ceilings and More
by
George W. Flach
| October 2003
| under
  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations Article 230 Services Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Article 250 Grounding Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Article 400 Flexible Cords and Cables Article 406 Receptacles, Cord Connectors and Attachment Plugs (Caps) Arti

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The Magic Behind Theme Park Jobs
by
Susan M. Casey
| September 2003
| under
  • Your Business

“It’s not like building a school or a classroom. It’s a vision put on paper. And when you see the theme come to life, you get engrossed in it, feel the whole thing, live it—the design, the purpose and the outcome,” said Andy De La Parte, president, A & A Electric Services Inc.

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TIA Notes
by
Marilyn Michelson
| September 2003
| under
  • Your Business

If you missed it, the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) TR 42 committee meetings were held in early June. It’s time to pay attention, since many of their decisions can affect the contractor, as you’ll see below.

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