Jan 28, 2016
Upgrading wiring in older homes usually includes replacing old two-wire, non-grounding type receptacles. Replacing a two-wire receptacle with a grounding-type receptacle and not providing an equipment ground or GFCI protection is a serious NEC violation. Extending a two-wire circuit without an equipment ground is also prohibited, even if protected by...
Jan 13, 2016
It’s a new year and JADE Learning’s new North Carolina electrical contractor classes are starting! If you have ever been to a JADE Learning class, then you know that you are in for a great experience. Our instructors Don Hursey and Jeff Simpson are experts on the National Electrical Code...
Nov 18, 2015
Most exam tables at the dentist or doctor’s office are not “patient sleeping beds”. A patient sleeping bed is usually found in a health care facility’s patient room rather than in an exam room. Typically, these beds have sheets and pillows, rather than paper covering over vinyl. In an exam...
Oct 13, 2015
Utah contractor licensees are required to have all of their contractor continuing education hours reported to the Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing (DOPL) by November 30th, 2015. Contractors are required to have 6 hours of Utah contractor’s continuing education each renewal period. At least three...
Aug 26, 2015
Here is a list of the most common electrical mistakes made when installing a hot tub outdoors
Jul 20, 2015
Here are some common items that can cause the electrical inspection to fail at swimming pools.
Jul 06, 2015
There are many PV system marking and labeling requirements in the NEC. Some markings will be factory applied as required by the product listing and others must be field applied by the installer
Jun 16, 2015
In the electrical world there are many career paths to choose from. You can work as an outside lineman, wire cell towers, work as an industrial control specialist, or install and repair traffic/train signals and outdoor lighting. You can work as a maintenance electrician and be...
