Posted Sep 2018
Arc-Energy Reduction, Defining ‘Qualified’ and More
Jim Dollard has an extensive background in codes and standards. If you have a query about the National Electrical Code (NEC), Jim will help you solve it. Send questions to...
Codes & Standards
Posted Sep 2018
Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers, Part VI: Article 430
Article 430 in the National Electrical Code (NEC) covers motors, motor branch-circuit and feeder conductors and their protection, motor overload protection, motor control circuits, motor controllers, and motor control centers....
Posted Sep 2018
Greater Mobility: Examining NASCLA’s Exams for ECs
In August 2018, the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) launched the nationally recognized accredited trade examinations for electrical contractors and electricians. This new licensing program was four...
Posted Sep 2018
Update on Commissioning: The Latest on NFPA 3
I have written a couple of articles about NFPA 4, Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing, in the past. The last one in December was about...
Posted Sep 2018
The Other Electrical Code: What’s So Different About the NESC?
The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) is published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The latest edition is designated as ANSI C2 2017. This article examines the...
