For the first time in 34 years, I am participating in the National Electrical Code process as an active submitter of public input. For most of my career, I was unable to submit input or comments because my role was to remain...
More efficient lighting within buildings oftentimes doesn’t need as much electricity current flowing to it—and now, the 2020 National Electrical Code reflects that. The list of commercial occupancies within Table 220.12 of...
2020 NFPA Update The Word of the day: Triennial, tri·en·ni·al /trī 'enē'l/ adjective, happening every three years. Or in the case of NFPA 70E, it means: It’s time again to get ready for the 2021 edition. This article focuses...
Even though the 2020 National Electrical Code was just issued in September 2019 and many states will not adopt the new Code until this year, electrical contractors should be aware of the major changes that will affect most...
There have been a few changes to the requirements for fire alarm system power supplies, and more are coming. This is a good time to review the ones we have so far. Obviously, since a fire alarm system is a life safety system...
