2018 Canadian Electrical Code Released
The 2018 Canadian Electrical Code, otherwise known as the CE Code or CSA C22.1-2018, has been released. Electricity powers the world, but the equipment and […]
Electrical Safety
NFPA 79-2018 – Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
Promoting safety to life and property while working with industrial machinery is critical. NFPA 79-2018 – Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery—a document purposed with providing […]
ASTM F1506-17be1: Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing
***Update: This standard has been revised. ASTM F1506-18: Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and […]
NFPA 70E: What the 2018 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Provides
47 states have adopted one of the four most recent editions of NFPA 70, otherwise known as the National Electrical Code (NEC). The provisions set forth within […]
New Revision of Canadian Electrical Code Coming in Early 2018
***Update: The 2018 Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1-2018, is now available.*** Sparks and flames are invariably dangerous, so necessary electrical work needs safe practices, with […]
ANSI/NETA ATS-2017: Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems
Electrical power equipment is intricate and nuanced, and in the event of failure, the system can perform improperly and introduce hazards to human life. Therefore, […]
ANSI C18.2M: Portable Rechargeable Cell and Batteries – Specifications and Safety
A rechargeable battery is an electronic device’s heart, and, while they don’t pump anything, batteries supply laptops, smart phones, and other electronics with their electric […]
Swimming Pools in NFPA 70-2017
Swimming pools are essentially fabricated bodies of water, and things like fountains and hot tubs, while on a much smaller scale, share this characteristic. Whether […]
ANSI C12.20-2015 – Electricity Meters – 0.1, 0.2, and 0.5 Accuracy Classes
The American National Standard that sets the physical aspects and acceptable performance criteria for 0.1, 0.2, and 0.5 accuracy class electricity meters meeting Blondel’s Theorem, […]
ANSI/NEMA/ICEA Cable Standards Set
The distribution of electrical power incorporates a wide range of systems and devices for transporting electricity through the grid to the user. Standardization can assure […]