Let’s continue our review of the significant changes in the 2023 National Electrical Code . This article examines some of the new and modified definitions in Article 100. As I indicated in part two of this series, there were...

I was a guest during a National Electrical Code Panel 3 discussion for the 2023 NEC process and one of the public inputs and comments under discussion was about the potential damage to wiring methods used in dwelling units...

I first became involved in the NEC as a panel member in 1981. I served two cycles as a panel member before I joined the NFPA staff. I became the secretary and staff liaison to the NEC in July 1989 and retired in August 2019...

Let’s kick off the new year by reviewing changes in the 2022 edition of the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. While most jurisdictions won’t adopt this for a while, it’s good to know what’s coming. Let’s start...

I have been monitoring several NEC panel meetings virtually, and the members are becoming old pros at meeting online. The 18 NEC Code-Making Panels (CMPs) are currently considering public comments on the actions they...

Developing processes to accomplish work is an art form. Most successful processes evolve over time. It’s necessary to include stakeholders that represent all the disciplines affected by the new process. It is possible...

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...