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Should You Have a Generator at Your House? from The Daily Gleaner Carbon monoxide poisoning. Electrocution. Fire. With all the possible safety hazards that can occur if you misuse a portable generator, you have to wonder why homeowners take the risks. Richard Friel, an electrical inspector for Tacoma Public Utilities, suggests sheltering a generator under a large tarp, canopy or lean-to. He said some people have tried to run generators in their garden shed, but often that results in the machine choking on its own fumes and shutting off. More National Energy Codes and Standards from IAEI News As energy codes evolve, the power demands of buildings will decrease, which may require electrical inspectors to become familiar with new and changing technologies. The Department of Energy’s national energy codes and standards are likely to increasingly require the attention of both building and electrical inspectors. More Michigan Department of Transportation Recognizes Standouts from Government Technology The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the 2008 recipients of the MDOT Director's Award - the department's highest honor for outstanding service. One of the recipients is Samuel Pruitt Jr., an electrical inspector on the Wayne County Maintenance Contract. Through his efforts, MDOT currently experiences an outage rate of less than one percent for more than 8,000 lighting units in Wayne County. This high success rate is almost unheard of in the industry.More Tamper-resistant Outlets Now Part of New Hampshire Building Code from Portsmouth Herald News The New Hampshire State Building Code Review Board voted to adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code and approved the inclusion of a new child-safety precaution. The requirement states that all 125-volt, 15-amp and 20-amp electrical outlets in new residential construction must be tamper-resistant receptacles. More    Product Showcase: Eti Conformity Services Eti Conformity Services is the largest independent testing, maintenance and engineering service company in the United States. With strategically located services centers nationwide, you’ll receive local responsiveness and global capability. For 30 years, the Eti Conformity Services name has been synonymous with quality and experience as well as being known for producing consistent results in electrical testing throughout many industries. When it comes time to conduct your next field evaluation, Eti Conformity has the experience you can trust.More Dealing with the ATEX Directive from Process and Control Today In the United States, the classification of hazardous locations is based on the National Electrical Code (NEC), while in Canada the Canadian Electric Code (CEC) applies. In Europe, Asia and Australia, the tendency is to follow the recommendations of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). In Europe, compliance with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC is mandatory when installing and commissioning electronic or mechanical devices in hazardous locations. Once an area is classified as potentially explosive, a risk analysis will normally dictate that only suitably certified electrical and qualified mechanical equipment can be installed. More Calculating Series Voltage Drop from Electrical Construction and Maintenance Series voltage drop is the progressive loss of voltage that occurs when feeding a string of parallel-connected loads. It's of particular concern when feeding a string of roadway, walkway, or parking lot lamps (Photo). These situations definitely call for calculations to determine the voltage drop at the last luminaire. More Industrialized Homes Headed for Texas Neighborhood from The Beaumont Enterprise Seven industrialized homes are headed for Fairfield Street in Beaumont, Texas. The code that governs their construction is the International Residential Code and the National Electrical code, which are the same codes the city of Beaumont enforces for new construction. More   Automate any Electrical Inspection Report with 3D Inspection Systems Report Writer software. The preferred software of thousands of home inspectors, building inspectors and marine inspectors. Offer inspections to obtain more repair business! See how -- click here to download a trial copy.

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