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2023 NEC Article 517 – Understanding Category 1, 2, 3, and 4 Patient Care Spaces

Aug 10, 2026 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Other

Correctly applying the electrical requirements of the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 517 and NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, Chapter 4 begins with properly determining the category of each patient care space within the healthcare facility. The...

Who Determines the Category of a Patient Care Space in a Healthcare Facility?

Aug 10, 2026 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News

When a healthcare facility is being built or renovated, an important question must be answered before the electrical requirements can be properly determined: Is each patient care space Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, or Category 4? One common misunderstanding is...

When an Exterior Emergency Disconnect Is, and Is Not, Required – According to the 2023 NEC

Jan 26, 2026 | News

With the adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), electricians across New York State have been working to understand the new requirement for emergency disconnects at one- and two-family dwellings. One question has come up more than any other: If only the...

2023 NEC Surge Protection Requirements: What Electricians Need to Know

Jan 15, 2026 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Other

The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) significantly expanded and clarified requirements for surge-protective devices (SPDs). These rules apply not only at services, but also at feeders and distribution equipment supplying certain occupancies. Understanding where,...

Stay Ahead of the 2023 National Electrical Code: Smart Training for a Smooth Transition

Dec 2, 2025 | Events, News, Other

Online 2023 NEC Classes are Now Available Many states across the country including New York State are now in the process of adopting, or has adopted, the 2023 National Electrical Code. With this transition comes a wide range of important updates that will impact...
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