Kentucky Fire Fighters Recommend Electric Protections
from the Courier-Journal
 Fire and electrical safety officials in Kentucky have always made home safety a priority by ensuring that new home builders follow the most up-to-date electrical safety requirements. This trend can continue if officials with the state's Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction (OHB&C) follow through with their commitment to adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code, a move that will make new homes built in Kentucky significantly safer -- in fact, among the safest in the country. More
Licensure and Qualifications for Solar Energy System Installations
from IAEI Magazine
Today, the solar industry and markets are experiencing record growth. Many states, utilities and the federal government are offering lucrative incentives for the installation of solar energy systems. Numerous companies and individuals are seeking to enter the business as manufacturers, financiers, distributors, integrators, marketers and installers. However, not all have the requisite training, experience and qualifications to safely and successfully install systems, nor the appropriate licenses to practice construction contracting according to the building codes and laws in their jurisdiction. More
Fire Officials Warn of Salt Corrosion on Electrical Meters
from The Patriot Ledger
Marshfield, Ma., fire officials are advising residents who live near the ocean to have their meter boxes checked for corrosion from the salt water and air. That suggestion comes after a corroded electrical unit sparked a fire in a home on Sunday. Deputy Chief Jack Beagle said it was the town’s second house fire in about a year caused by a corroded electrical unit. More
New York Regulators Get Tough on Verizon FiOS Installs
from The Associated Press
New York regulators have raised the possibility of banning Verizon Communications Inc. from installing its fiber-optic FiOS service in New York City until the company makes sure it's doing enough to provide electrical grounding for its equipment in homes. The New York State Public Service Commission, which regulates telecommunications, has been dogging Verizon on the electrical issue since 2006, and the staff concluded in a report to the commission last week that the company's remedies don't go far enough. More
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NEC 2008: Review and Preview
from Communications Technology
Cable operators have two electrical codes to comply with: the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The NESC covers procedures for installing cables in easements while the NEC deals with premises wiring. Every three years, NEC committees meet and discuss proposed rule changes. The next such meeting is scheduled in January 2009, to begin work on the 2011 NEC. More
Electrical Fire Safety Alert: 33 Percent of Residential Fires Link to Electrical Distribution Equipment
from MarketWire via Calibre Macro World
Ontario's Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) warns the public that 33% of residential fires reported by the office of the Ontario Fire Marshal are associated with electrical distribution equipment. This includes: electrical circuit wiring, damaged or improperly rated extension cords or cable, panel and circuit boards, and receptacles and switches; and are prevalent in both copper and aluminum wiring systems. Investigations of these electrical fires identified that 34% are attributed to incorrect or improper installation and procedure. More
New Whitepaper Details Rules of Testing and Certification for Hazardous Locations
from PR.com
Intertek, a company specializing in testing, inspection and certification services, has announced the availability of a new white paper titled Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Requirements—Understand the difference between European and North American rules. The complimentary white paper guides you through the key differences between Zone and Division systems, IP ratings, NEMA enclosure ratings and much more. More
The True Costs of Renewable Energy
from US News and World Report
As utility costs mount ever higher, Americans now have real options to take home energy matters into their own hands with "green" systems that can pay for themselves in as little as a few years. Among the choices: wind, solar, geothermal and a "microhydro" option that is potentially cheaper than a year's tuition at many state colleges. More
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Tamper-Resistant Receptacles from Cooper Wiring Devices
 Each year, more than 2,400 children are injured by inserting foreign objects into receptacles.* Cooper’s Tamper-Resistant receptacles provide a solution to protect children from electrical injuries and meet 2008 NEC® section 406.11 specification that states all receptacles installed in dwelling units must be tamper-resistant. Devices are available in single, duplex, decorator, GFCI and ASPIRE Design System configurations. Make sure your inspections meet the latest code. More
*According to a 10-year study of National Electronic Injury Surveillance system (NEISS) data.
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