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ARE WE READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Special Events Inspections      by Bert McAlister Ford Field is a state of the art facility designed specifically for football games, but has also hosted concerts, conventions, trade shows and other events. However, some alterations were required to prepare for the big game.

Perspectives on PV:  Penetrating PV Questions from Inspectors      by John Wiles Based on this series of articles and presentations that I make to groups of inspectors around the country, I get several calls and e-mails a week and sometimes several calls a day from inspectors looking at PV plans or inspecting PV systems. The questions they pose are always challenging because most of the inspectors have done their homework and found the Code lacking in clear concise language. California Warms Up... to Cold Cathode by Ryan Johnson In September 2005, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced "the most ambitious energy and efficiency campaign in the history of the utility industry in the U.S.," when introducing a three-year, $2 billion funding plan for energy efficiency programs. Specifying Adjustable Frequency Drives for Electromagnetic Compatibility in HVAC Applications    by Peter Walter In the U.S., there are no codes and standards that specifically and completely cover the electromagnetic compatibility of adjustable frequency drives (AFDs). A Hazard-Based Approach to Reduce the Risk of Shock    by Thomas Lanzisero To determine the need for ampacity corrections, temperature differentials need to be added to the outdoor temperature, which reach 90-degrees F or higher in most areas of the USA during the summer months. These corrections should be made to the conductors, but seldom are, according to rules in effect in the National Electrical Code. New Tax Laws May Aid Your Investment Strategy by Jesse Abercrombie New legislation extends the lower tax rates on capital gains and stock dividends, temporarily removes restrictions on transfers from traditional to Roth IRAs, and raises the exemption level on the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Analysis of Changes, NEC-2008, Part II      by Michael J. Johnston In the July/August issue, we provided a glimpse of some of the more significant changes proposed and accepted for NEC-2008. This article is a continuation of that review. New Form of MC Cable Crosses Application Boundaries      by Richard Temblador MCAP cable and its health-care-facility version, HCF MCAP cable, are likely to be encountered by inspectors in the field. Although the new product resembles ordinary Type MC or AC cable, it differs in several respects that should catch your attention during an inspection.

Editorial: Three New Programs for Motivated Members by James Carpenter, CEO/Executive Director As inspectors, we already are charged with assuring our homes, offices, factories, stores, and persons are safe from hazards arising from the use of electricity. Installers, suppliers, manufacturers, and engineers are also part of this mission. Now we can join together and teach our children about being safe, not just electrically safe, but safe in any circumstances. Canadian Code: CEC 2006—Neutral Grounding Devices, Rules 10-1100 to 10-1108   by Leslie Stoch Rules 10-1100 to 10-1108 of the Canadian Electrical Code provide rules on installing neutral grounding devices (grounding resistors) used for the purpose of controlling the ground fault current or the voltage-to-ground of an alternating current electrical system. Other Code: The 2007 National Electrical Safety Code—Part 4 by David C. Young, PE This article is a continuation of what I see as significant changes that are coming in the 2007 revision of the National Electrical Safety Code®. 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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