Inspection

Grounding Requirements for Portable Generators

Grounding Requirements for Portable Generators

Jul 17, 2018

Portable generators are useful for when temporary or remote power is needed. Knowing when to ground a generator is critical for operator safety.

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2018 NFPA 70E Update: The Language of Electrical Safety

2018 NFPA 70E Update: The Language of Electrical Safety

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.

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Pool and Spa Wiring Part I

Pool and Spa Wiring Part I

Jul 20, 2015

Here are some common items that can cause the electrical inspection to fail at swimming pools.

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Passing an Above-Grid Ceiling Inspection

Passing an Above-Grid Ceiling Inspection

Dec 29, 2014

Here are the 6 most common violations that inspectors see in an above-grid ceiling inspection:

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Passing Your Emergency Lighting Inspection

Passing Your Emergency Lighting Inspection

Oct 21, 2014

Here are the top 5 most common problems that arise and how they relate to the NEC:

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