Dec 6, 2020 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
The 1999 version of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is when Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) first appeared in the Code. Since then, AFCI requirements have expanded to several areas throughout the NEC and so the confusion began. A common question among...
Dec 5, 2020 | News, Newsletter Archive
As a contractor, should an issue arise, it may be difficult to get your situation resolved when dealing with a large utility company. After contacting the utility company about your issue and you still cannot get your situation resolved, you do have more options. The...
Dec 5, 2020 | News, Newsletter Archive
The 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) does regulate temporary Christmas / Holiday lights. The intent is to provide the practical safeguarding of people and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity and the safe use of Holiday lights. All temporary...
Nov 17, 2020 | Newsletter Archive
TECHNICAL BULLETIN Effective Date: May 12, 2020 Source: State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council – New York Department of State RE: On December 6, 2020, the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council adopted rules that amended and updated the New...
Nov 17, 2020 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Other
On May 12, 2020 the 2017 National Electrical Code will be in effect in New York State. Since October 3, 2016, in New York State we are enforcing the 2014 National Electrical Code through the 2015 ICC Building Codes as amended by the 2017 NYS Uniform Code Supplement...