The fifth generation of high-speed cellular broadband connectivity, known simply as 5G, promises better access to networking and a proliferation of devices promoting the internet of things (loT). loT connections...

According to a report from Arizton Advisory & Intelligence, Chicago, the U.S. market for cordless power tools is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over...

In May 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its guidance for employers, “What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and other EEO Laws,”...

The so-called "smart city" has been around for several years, as municipal governments have embraced various forms of digital technology to improve services, increase efficiencies and cut costs. Released in...

Jim Dollard has an extensive background in codes and standards. Send questions about the National Electrical Code (NEC) to Jim at codefaqs@gmail.com. Answers are based on the 2020 NEC. GFCIs...

The year 2020 was unique. Most of us had to find a different way to do our jobs to stay in the game. This was also true of the National...

When are duct smoke detectors required and by which codes? Who must supply and install them, and how they should be connected into the fire alarm system? The ICC Mechanical...

Let me see if I have missed any excuses. In my practice, when the general contractor fails to pay a final pay application, the most frequent responses given are: He...

I still hear this more than I should. Someone wants to list “no arc flash hazard exists” on the arc flash warning label. When I ask why, the response is...

Sometimes summer’s sweltering heat can seem unbearable. Nevertheless, electricians and lineworkers still must work outdoors. That’s why it is imperative to understand the dangers of heat stress and how to...