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 […]
Electrical Safety
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 […]
SAE J 1455-2017 – Environmental Practices for Electronic Equipment Design in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications
SAE J 1455-2017 – Recommended Environmental Practices for Electronic Equipment Design in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications is focused on the different environmental processes that may inflict […]
ANSI O5.1-2017 – Wood Poles – Specifications and Dimensions
The wood pole is a relatively basic, yet robust and useful, structural resource, dating back to antiquity in usage and maintaining significance today as it […]
Dynamic Message Signs (DMSs)
Dynamic Message Signs (DMSs), also known as variable-message signs, are traffic control devices that provide real-time traveler information. These electronic signs can be used for […]
NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017
Most standards are subject to periodic revision, having to undergo changes every certain number of years. For national codes, a strict revision process is unquestionably […]
ISO 14990-1:2016 – Earth-Moving Machinery – Electrical Safety of Machines
Earth-moving machinery, including excavators, loaders, dozers, and tractors, is integral to construction practices, since ground and other loose material often needs to be moved or […]
Changes to NEMA MG 1-2016 – Motors and Generators
The electric motor is an essential component of many products used in daily life. For example, in the common household kitchen alone, motors are found […]