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If You Don't Cover the Risks, You Lose!      by Richard Owen, Michael Johnston, Lanny McMahill, and Andy Cartal National Electrical Safety Month is a good chance to remind the general public of the hazards of electricity. It is also a good time for us electrical inspectors, who are a vital part of electrical safety, to remind ourselves that we need to use safe practices daily. What Is Practical Safeguarding? A Look at the Evolution of GFCI Protection      by Donald R. Cook and Alice-Claire Thompson As authorities having jurisdiction, we have both the opportunity and responsibility to participate in the evolution of the installation requirements (NEC) and product standards that are related to electrical safety.

Perspectives on PV:  The 15-minute PV System Inspection. Can You? Should You?      by John Wiles It might be possible to perform PV system inspections in 15 minutes if the inspector has spent some time at the plan-check stage and is experienced in PV systems. However, any problems should warrant a closer look at the entire system to ensure that the PV system will be safe over a 40-50 year period. ESFI Raises Awareness of New UL and CSA Requirements for GFCIs by ESFI Before the introduction of GFCIs, more than 700 people died from household electrocutions each year. As of 2001, that number has been reduced to 400 cases annually. This article discusses the new requirements for these life-saving devices. Current in the Grounded Conductor   by Michael J. Johnston Keeping normal current that is present in the grounded (neutral) conductor on the path it was intended is important from an overall safety concern as well as an important consideration when dealing with electrical current and noise over the grounded paths, including the equipment grounding conductors of the system. Time to Choose a Small-Business Retirement Plan by Jesse Abercrombie If you're in the electrical industry, you're always thinking about today. However, you can't forget about tomorrow. Specifically, you need to make sure you're building sufficient financial resources to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Demystifying Grounding Electrodes     by Frank Fitzgerald, P.E. When choosing a grounding electrode for an installation, it is important to consider the level of protection required for the application and the design life of the building. Merely complying with the National Electrical Code is not always sufficient.

Editorial: Play the Ball Where the Monkey Drops It by James Carpenter, CEO/Executive Director What, you may ask, have the monkeys to do with IAEI? Just this, we should not base our careers on luck or wherever the monkey drops the ball. One should be constantly improving oneself, and that is where IAEI can help you—by improving from where you play the ball. Canadian Code: Continuous Circuit Loading, Rule 8-104   by Leslie Stoch This article defines continuous loads, explains why this definition is important, and demonstrates how wiring methods affect the ratings of continuously operated electrical equipment. Other Code: The 2007 National Electrical Safety Code—Part 2 by David C. Young, PE The NESC is presently being revised on a five-year cycle, and the 2007 edition will be published on August 1, 2006. This article will look at some of the changes. Inspectors' Corner: Protection of Electrical Conductors: What, When and How by Ark Tsisserev, P. Eng. CE Code recognizes the fact that conductors used in any location must be protected against adverse effects of moisture, corrosive action, temperature and mechanical impact. UL Question Corner (pdf) by Underwriters Laboratories The “UL Question Corner” answers questions of general interest that are sent in from authorized government inspectors and we believe will have interest for many inspectors.

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