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OSHA and the Electrician

Jan 09, 2019

What are your responsibilities concerning meeting the requirements set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)? The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was put into law and Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and...

2020 NEC: What to Expect!

Jan 09, 2019

As 2019 begins, the electrical industry is in a state of change with proposed changes to the 2017 NEC. As technologies have changed so have the needs to keep electrical safety current to these changes.

Why #6 Grounding Electrode Conductor?

Dec 10, 2018

Why are you permitted to go no larger than #6 cu for the GEC attached to a driven rod or driven pipe that is being used as a grounding electrode, but you have to use Table 250.66, and all of the proposed size increases in it when using a metal water piping system in the earth, as my grounding electrode conductor?

Green Buildings Need Clean Electrical Power for Sustainability

Nov 29, 2018

Major changes are taking place in the world around us as mankind moves ever forward into an era where reduced energy consumption and the use of renewable energy sources are now the “norm” and no longer the exception. As new technology becomes available, along with promises of ever-increasing returns on initial investments, many business owners and homeowners are ready to become part of the green movement. There is no question that the time is right for all of us to move forward with our green initiatives.

How Do I Renew My Nebraska Electrical License?

Nov 12, 2018

Learn the steps to easily complete your Nebraska electrical continuing education courses online with JADE Learning. Online rush reporting offered every busines day.

Does a Clothes Washing Machine Have to be GFCI or AFCI Protected?

Nov 12, 2018

This article takes a look at the NEC 2017, Section 210.8. We'll answer questions about GFCI and AFCI protection as it relates to residential washing machines.

What you Need to know about LVDC -Low Voltage Direct Current

Nov 06, 2018

The times are changing and LVDC is here to stay. Learn some important information about LVDC- Low Voltage Direct Current.

How Do I Renew My Massachusetts Electrical License

Oct 26, 2018

Massachusetts electrical licenses expire on July 31, 2019. You must complete electrical continuing education in order to renew your license.

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