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News and stories about the codes standards used by electrical contractors—including the National Electrical Code, NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, IEEE standards and more—appear monthly in ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine and can be read and shared on ECmag.com. Electrical contractors need these codes to stay safe on the job, and many of the codes also protect those living and working in the buildings serviced by ECs.
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Wisconsin Updates National Electrical Code to 2023 Edition
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On Sept. 1, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) announced it adopted the 2023 National Electric Code (NEC). The state had previously been using the 2017 edition with amendments.
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Stay Focused on the Code Changes
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We have had multiple large-loss fires over the years that have impacted, and continue to impact, code development. Each of these fires caused code changes, and often multiple codes were changed.
2023 NEC Changes
In his 20-part series, National Electrical Code expert Mark Earley explained all the changes that went into the 2023 edition of the NEC as part of the three-year revision cycle.
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The Real Deal: A New Standard for Evaluating ESDs
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Room to Breathe: History of Working Space in the NEC, Part 2
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Stay Classy: Increasing Current for Power-Limited Circuits
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Elevators, Required Maintenance and More
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IEEE Releases New 1584 Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations
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Approval Factors: Working to Get the Two Magic Words
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Mismatched: Should Transfer Switches and Generators Match?
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Space, the Final Frontier: History of Working Space in the NEC
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Arc Flash and Enclosure Size: IEEE 1584 2018, Part 1
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Breaking Down GFPE, Motor Differences and More
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New Names in GFPE: The NEC Will Evolve to Recognize New Technologies
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Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers, Part IX: NEC Article 430
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Outlet Definition, Service Conductors and More
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Here's Your Sign: Warnings for Backup Systems
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Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers, Part VIII: Article 430
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Cable and Conductor Insulation: A Study of Uses and Application
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Unused Opening Citation, Tamper Resistance and More
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Important Intricacies: Fire Alarm System Requirements in the NEC
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A Look Ahead: Surge Protection for Dwelling Units
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