Feb 12, 2018
The 2018 edition of NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace contains many changes, text has been revised, some requirements have been relocated or deleted, and new material has been added. The common point of all changes is to make the standard easier for both employers and employees to understand and apply in the workplace. For example, Section 105.3 has been revised to separate the employer and employee responsibilities into separate paragraphs. The changes make it clear that electrical safety in the workplace is the result of a partnership between employer and employee. Both must do their part.
Feb 01, 2018
In order to understand what a feeder is, it is best to start with what a feeder is not. The conductors between the utility service point and the service disconnecting means are service conductors, not feeder conductors. Special service conductor rules apply because these conductors do not have short-circuit or ground-fault...
Oct 05, 2017
Elevators have become an essential feature of most multistory buildings and are no longer limited only to tall buildings. Elevators provide an accessible and easy means of egress for employees and customers. In certain types of buildings elevators are required by the model building codes or Federal law
Sep 21, 2017
Fall is officially here, which means there’s not much time left to complete your Oregon electrician continuing education courses. JADE Learning will submit continuing education hours to the Oregon Building Codes Division every business day until Oct 1—ensuring you can complete your renewal on time, with no late penalties. REMEMBER: Because...
Aug 09, 2017
The Oregon electrical license renewal deadlines for Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician (PJ), Limited Energy Technician Class A (LEA), Limited Energy Class B (LEB), Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME), Limited Renewable Energy Technician (LRT), and Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician (SIG) are approaching on October 1, 2017. The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD)...
Jul 31, 2017
There are about 2,500 licensed electrical contractors in North Carolina whose licenses expire in the latter part of the year. Is your license about to expire? If so, sign up now to take the North Carolina electrical contractor continuing education class to renew your license on time. The requirements set by...
May 24, 2017
May is designated as Electrical Safety Month and many organizations and employers take advantage of the focus on electrical safety to emphasize the importance of following safe working practices when working around energized equipment. The month of May is fast passing and the Memorial Day holiday is approaching, but we...
May 21, 2017
Tip #1 Start Early Register for the electrician license exam and start studying. The sooner you begin studying, the greater your chances to pass. You should plan on spending a total of 60 hours studying time for the electrician exam. If your exam is scheduled for a month from now, that means...
