Dispenser Disconnects -- Critical Safety Net that is Overlooked?
from IAEI Magazine
 Although the NEC is nationally adopted and NFPA 30A is recognized in fire codes that are nationally adopted, fuel dispensers facilities across the nation rarely comply with disconnection requirements. The predicament is that AHJs haven’t questioned the limitation of installed dispensing equipment and interconnection of related systems. More
IAEI Member Tim Owens Dies Suddenly
from IAEI
Timothy S. Owens, 59, died suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 13. Tim was a member of IAEI North California Chapter and IAEI Southwestern Section representative to IAEI International Board of Directors. He was employed as building inspector of the city of Santa Clara, Calif. More
Island Condo’s Electric System Causes Health, Safety Risk
from the Marco Eagle
An electric system’s state of disrepair could lead to a Christmas with no lights for up to 32 Marco Island, Fla., households, city code officials warn. City Electrical Inspector Bruce Yakola observed what he calls a significant health and safety issue at Marco Villa Condominiums.
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Dubai's Lightning Risk Soars with Highrises
from Gulf News
With more and more tall structures coming up in Dubai, the chances of a lightning strike is increasing, according to a technical expert. Sonjib Banerjee, technical director of Duval Messien, says it should be mandatory to have lightning protection systems which are pro-active, intelligent, remotely monitored and maintenance-free for tall structures. "A survey reveals that 70 percent of the residents in the UAE are at risk of being involved in electrical fires. Use of proper electrical accessories like three-pin plugs and sockets and branded circuit breakers are some precautionary measures against electrical fire hazards," he said. More
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The Case of the Blinding Arc Blast
from EC&M
When a manufacturer of plastic bag and packaging materials set out to expand its operation, it leased additional space in a large industrial building that already housed its offices and production operations. But before moving in, some new equipment would be necessary. To make this happen, an electrical contractor was promptly hired, and the facility was shut down for one day while the contractor connected the new equipment to the production line and performed final installation details on the electrical system. Upon accepting the job, the electrical contractor most likely did not anticipate any problems with the routine installation, let alone a serious accident that would end in an arc blast, an injured worker, and excessive damage to the facility's electrical equipment. More
UCSD Building 'Smart Energy Grid' with Green Power
from YubaNet
The University of California, San Diego plans to store power produced at night from a planned 2.8 megawatt "green" fuel cell and use the energy during peak-demand hours the following day when electricity rates are highest. Implementation of the advanced energy storage system at UC San Diego, one of the greenest universities in the nation, was made possible by the Nov. 21 approval by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) of a measure designed to lower peak demands on the state's electrical power grid. More
Energy Utilities Face Long-term Memory Loss
from Electric Light & Power
The U.S. Department of Labor says nearly half of the energy utilities workforce consists of baby boomers. As they will be nearing retirement in the next 10 years, a manpower shortage looms. Forward-thinking energy utilities have the opportunity to plan initiatives now to address this impending problem while separating themselves from sheer tactical competitors. This article offers an overview of critical issues and some possible approaches.
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