September Issue 2008

Featured Articles

Riding Out the Residential Slump

By John Paul QuinnUnder (Residential)

Even before the housing market went into its downturn, residential work was problematic for the elec

Sort by

No Way Out

(Codes & Standards)

By

James G. Stallcup

September 2008

I have found while teaching the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) that the electrical industry has mixed feelings concerning the changes that pertain to the installation of READ MORE

Overcurrent Protection, Tamper-Resistant Receptacles and More

(Codes & Standards)

By

George W. Flach

September 2008

Article 210 Branch Circuits; Article 220 Branch Circuit, Feeder, and Service Calculations; Article 240 Overcurrent Protection; Article 250 Grounding and Bonding; Article 330 M READ MORE

Riding Out the Residential Slump

(Residential)

By

John Paul Quinn

September 2008

Even before the housing market went into its downturn, residential work was problematic for the electrical contractor. READ MORE

Broadband Surges Worldwide

(Miscellaneous)

By

Rick Laezman

September 2008

According to two recently released studies, broadband access is surging in countries around the globe, and wireless broadband is riding the wave. READ MORE

OSHA Combats New York City Construction Hazards

(Safety)

By

September 2008

In New York City, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is taking new steps to combat the rise in construction fatalities, where 20 employees have died in c READ MORE