October Issue 2009

Featured Articles

Sizing Them Up

By Russ MunyanUnder (Miscellaneous)

In some ways, there is no difference between small and large contractors.

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Fire-Lite Alarms Training Continues

(Miscellaneous)

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October 2009

Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell continues to host its traditional series of fire alarm systems trainings free-of-charge throughout the United States. READ MORE

First U.S. Commercial Hydrokinetic Power Station Commissioned

(Miscellaneous)

By

Mike Breslin

October 2009

In late august, Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner Phil Moller inaugurated the nation’s first federally licensed hydrokinetic power project in Hastings, Minn. READ MORE

Get Into Condition

(Codes & Standards)

By

James G. Stallcup

October 2009

In the last issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, I discussed the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for cord-and-plug-connected air conditioners (AC units). READ MORE

Golden State Hopes New Building Codes Leave the Rest of the Nation Green With Envy

(Codes & Standards)

By

Rick Laezman

October 2009

With a new set of building codes taking effect, the building industry in California has new standards for going green, and the state once again preserves its spot as the natio READ MORE

Know Your Material

(Safety)

By

Diane Kelly

October 2009

Although training is an integral part of any health and safety program, doing it effectively often is easier said than done. READ MORE

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Products Featured In This Issue

Cool Tools: Power Quality Testers

Poor power quality continues to be a costly problem. READ MORE

Cabinets, Racks and Enclosures

1 Enclosure > Cooper B-Line’s Dura Clean wash-down support enclosure is designed for the rigorous wash-down requirements of the food and beverage and pharmaceutical indust READ MORE