Moderator Richard Owen and panel experts (from left, Don
Iverson, NEMA, John Williamson, Marty Kumm, Tom Tobias and
Scott Higgins, Dept of Labor & Industry, and Jeff Fecteau,
Underwriters Laboratories).
IAEI is: Information, Education and Representation
Since its founding in 1928, the
International
Association of Electrical Inspectors has provided
electrical inspectors with information, education, and
representation. Today, IAEI still does these things, but in
ways our founders couldn't possibly have imagined. This
is...Today's IAEI.
2011 National Electrical Code
The 2011 edition of the
NFPA 70: National Electrical Code includes
comprehensive requirements for electrical wiring and
equipment. New information in the 2011 edition includes:
New Article 694 has first-time requirements
for small wind electric systems.
Revised Article 625 includes updates on
safe battery charging for plug-in hybrid vehicles that
reduce the risk of explosion.
Revised Article 705 covers interconnecting
generators, windmills, and solar and fuel cells with
other power supplies.
New Article 840 addresses the increased
demand for broadband communications systems with
requirements for wireless, routers, and wireless
disconnects.
