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...
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...
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,...
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...
Oct 24, 2025 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive, Other
The 2023 NEC, Article 230.85 requires an emergency disconnect for one- and two-family dwelling units. A common question we receive is whether a whole-house generator transfer switch can serve as the emergency disconnect. The short answer: Yes it can. However, after...
