Newsletters
Spring 2008
News from the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter, IAEI
Presidential Views
We are starting out this spring / summer season with some beautiful weather and scenery. With all the flowers and trees in full bloom and grass turning green, we are maybe mowing and trimming more than we really like. God has blessed us well.
With the arrival of summer this year there will also be the introduction of the new electrical code for the 2008 cycle. It’s difficult for most of us to keep up with the codes as they are. Then there’s changes that are made every three years. Adopting the new code helps us keep current with advancing technology. The code has to be modified to meet situations of safety rules and standards. The challenge now for us as the electrical industry is to become familiar with the new and revised Code. The Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI offers the NEC Analysis of Changes book for 2008. As a member of our Chapter you can purchase yours for $45. (Non-member price is $55). There are approximately 400 code changes made this code cycle. This book has been found to be an easily understood description of every change with photos that act as aids in understanding these changes. I have one and it has been very helpful.
On anther note I would like to thank everyone for a successful meeting at the North Carolina Electrical Institute in Raleigh. I thought it was very beneficial for learning more about the new codes. I would also like to thank all of the committee chairmen and the members of the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter for all their work. Their efforts are always appreciated. So until we meet again everybody have a great summer. Thank You!
Respectfully,
Mark Noonkester, chapter president
Industry Events
See Our "Meetings" Section
Code Issues and Enactments
Adoption of the 2008 NEC. The NCBCC approved the 08 NEC for adoption with effective date of June 1st. Many of our members and our industry partners were heard at the NCBCC Electrical Committee meeting. The NC Electrical Code will have the previous 05 amendments and the new crawl space boring requirement was deleted by amendment. The effective dates for AFCI expansion and tamper proof receptacles will be delayed for six months. Our chapter wishes to thank all those who contributed to the NC Electrical Code Adoption.
New Faces and Places
William D. “Dee” Hand, is the new Chief Electrical Inspector Guilford County. Dee has 30 years in the Electrical field, including being a long time employee of H.P. Wright Electric Company as well as other contractors. Dee has been with Guilford County for the last 10 years, and was promoted to Chief Electrical Inspector March 1, 2008.
NC Chapter Committee Members. We have several new committee members. See website for committee updates. www.nciaei.org.
Sick, Shut-in and Bereaved
Mark Tighe, Chief Electrical Inspector for City of Winston-Salem, is back at work. He is working a full week with some light duty. He is still weak, but starting to gain some of the strength and weight back that he lost. He still has some pain and discomfort, but seems to be in very good spirits. We hope he will fully recovers from his long ordeal. Welcome back Mark!
NC Building Codes Council Appointments
The NCECC, IAEI wishes to congratulate the two new NCBCC electrical appointees, Ms. Kim Reitterer and Mr. Edroy Moore. Both were very helpful at the last NCBCC meeting in March, proposing the adoption of the amended 08 NEC as the NC State Electrical Code. The amendments were in keeping with the current State Electrical Code status and posed no substantial deviation from the 08 NEC. We look forward to working with them in the future on electrical code and industry issues and congratulate them on their efforts to keep NC electrically safey.
Ms. Reitterer is a Principal and the Senior Electrical Engineer for Elm Engineering, Inc. Her responsibilities include marketing, design and preparation of design and construction documents, overseeing the design of all electrical projects for the firm and quality control efforts. Ms. Reitterer has over 24 years experience designing engineering systems for college, universities, K-12 public and private school systems, hospitals, financial and other office buildings. She is experienced in the design of electrical power distribution and communications systems, sports, indoor and outdoor lighting, energy efficient lighting, control systems, standby power generators, UPS systems, critical power distribution, fire alarm detection and suppression systems, and equipment monitoring. Ms. Reitterer has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from John Hopkins University, is a registered PE in NC, SC, GA, DC, VA, and MD. She is a LEED™ Accredited Professional from the United States Green Building Council. Ms. Reitterer can be contacted at KReitterer@elmengr.com.
Mr. Edroy Moore, Sr. is the founder of E. Moore & Son Electric, Inc. and has over 35 years experience in both the residential and commercial marketplace. The company is licensed by the State of North Carolina Board of Electrical Examiners with an unlimited classification. The company has worked on some of Charlotte's larger electrical projects such as Ericsson Stadium, Bank of America, and the new Gateway Business Center buildings. These successful experiences have positioned Ed and E. Moore & Son Electric, Inc for greater future success. Mr. Moore can be contacted at info@emooreelectric.com.
Retirements
Tim Walker, has retired from Mecklenburg County electrical inspections after serving the department and his community for many years. Tim’s expertise, hard work, and service to Mecklenburg County is greatly appreciated. Tim, many thanks from many people, and we hope to see you at our meetings
Product Safety
In a recent web search for questionable products, the website www.made-in-china.com boasted a “Circuit Breaker”, “CE” marked only. Here’s the exact wording from the manufacturer:
Product Description. DZ47-63(C45N) series circuit breaker is used in lighting distribution system or motor distribution system for protecting overload and short circuit in the system. The product is neoteric in structure, light in weight, reliable And excellent in performance. Its frame and parts adopt plastics of high fire resistant and shockproof. The product, with long life, is mainly used in AC 50Hz/60Hz single pole 240V or two, three, four poles up to 415V circuit for Overload and short circuit protection, as well as for unfrequently switching on&off electric equipment and lighting circuit in normal case. The products comply with IEC 60898 & GB10963-1999.
Specification:
Number of pole: 1, 2, 3,4Pole
Rated voltage: 240/415AC
Rated current: 1, 3, 6, 10, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63A
Breaking Capacity: 4.5/6KA
Electrical endurance: 10, 000 times
HS Code: 8536200
Trademark: CNC, OEM
Model: DZ47-63
Standard: IEC 60898 & GB10963-1999
Productivity: 20,000PCS/DAY
Origin: China
Packing: Export Packing
Min. Order: 5,000PCS
Transportation: by sea or airport
Notice the wording “The products comply with IEC 60898 & GB10963-1999”. This is very common language on “CE” only marked products and other products where the manufacturer has not bothered to assure compliance with Standards. If you read between the lines, it might actually read “We never had this tested by electrical safety professionals but you can trust us…”.
This brings up many question that cannot be answered satisfactorily, because it would be difficult to ask the manufacturer. The main question is: Is it a Circuit Breaker? The answer is No. In fact, the IEC (International) Standard referred to is severely limited in scope, and is nowhere close to our US Standard for Circuit Breakers, UL 489.
Safety Reminder
Personal Protective Equipment. Feb 13th, 2008 OSHA made PPE mandatory for employers to provide. Of course, if the employer’s policy is to NOT work on live equipment, then this will not apply to you. However, the reality is that many people in the electrical field perform live work even in the policy is not to. For example, even standing in front of an open control panel that is energized requires a level of PPE. The implications are serious for facilities, Contractors, Engineers, Utilities employees and many others. More information is available on the OSHA website. You can see the actual wording of the law by going to www.osha.gov and typing in 1910.132 into the “Search” box. Use the link that says “General requirements”.
Hearing protection. Although the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has established standards to protect workers from hearing loss due to workplace noise-and employers for the most part attempt to comply with the rules-many employees often "forget" to wear hearing protection because they deem it uncomfortable, or they remove it for varying periods of time, or they select earplugs that do not fit properly.
Because the effect of exposure to elevated noise levels is cumulative, and hearing loss is usually gradual, the onset of deafness may not become apparent for years. Thus, many workers seem to feel there is no immediate downside when they fail to follow the rules laid down by their employer.
OSHA estimates some 30 million workers are regularly exposed to noise levels that are eroding their ability to hear ambient sounds and normal conversation. The Better Hearing Institute reports that a similar number of Americans already have some degree of hearing impairment.
Any noise louder than 80 decibels (dB) for prolonged periods of time can contribute to hearing loss. In that category are lawn mowers, snow and leaf blowers, helicopters, motorcycles, chain saws, snowmobiles, shop tools, rock concerts, jet engines, gun shots, heavy truck traffic, machine tools, and construction equipment.
Non-Certified Machinery. Remember that the new NC General Statues allows an Inspector to report potentially unsafe / non-certified electrical equipment and industrial machinery directly to OSHA.
1). Go to www.nclabor.com, under “Quick Clicks” on the right-hand side, click on “Safety and Health Complaints”. On this page, you will see the statement: “Anyone who knows about a workplace safety or health hazard may file a complaint, and OSHNC will investigate the concerns reported”. You can file a complaint online.
2). On the left-hand side of the page, are the phone numbers for the Eastern and Western Bureau Chiefs. Tim Childers is the Western Bureau Chief, his number is 336-776-4420. Tom Hayes is the Eastern Bureau Chief, his number is 919-779-8512. Also, you can call the OSH Complaint Desk at 919-807-2796, 919-662-4309, or 800-NC-LABOR (800-625-2267).
If you file a complaint, and do not get a satisfactory result, or do not get information on the results of the compliant / OSHA Inspection, contact us at the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI. Go to www.nciaei.org and click on “Contact”, and fill out the form. We will assist you in getting an answer.
Thank you for helping to keep NC workplaces safe!
FYI
I Am Safety Smart – IAEI national program kicks off in North Carolina. The IAEI’s first child electrical education program classes were held in North Carolina schools. These first classes were a great success, and we are proud to be the first State to start this new and exciting way to educate the next generations in electrical safety. See our website for brochure and volunteer registration forms. Also, see the complete article at www.iaei.org, go to the IAEI news link.
2008 NEC Code books . 2008 Code books are available. Make sure everybody you know that uses the Code has an opportunity to have their own copy. Check our website www.nciaei.org for Code books available, as well as other educational materials and IAEI NC Chapter promotional items.
Member prices: 2008 Code $60. Analysis $ 45 Save on shipping and handling and an extra $5: pick up your books at one of our continuing education classes!
NEC Continuing Education Classes for 2008. Our continuing education classes for 2007 were a great success!. Visit our chapter website for updates on continuing education. Our next classes are in Wilmington, Charlotte, Hickory and Asheville.
Winter 2007
Hello to all that are interested in reading this news letter from the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter, of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
My name is Mark Noonkester, I'm the newly elected President for the 2007 / 2008 year. I was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina (aka Mayberry). I did electrical contracting work for eight years. I have been employed with the Surry County Inspection Department in Dobson, North Carolina for eight years. I hold a Level III Standard Electrical Certificate. For the people who may not know, this certificate is comparable to the Unlimited Electrical Contractors License. I also hold a Mechanical Level I Certificate.
I have learned over the years that inspections for electrical work is very important to protect the health and safety of workers and the public. The term “electrical safety” probably doesn't come to our minds very often as general public, but as inspectors and electrical contractors it is an everyday issue. Stop for a moment and think: What does electrical safety really mean to you?
The biggest hazards for the public are electrical shock. When you are working in the electrical fields of installation and inspections two additional hazards are large issues: They are arc-flash and arc-blast.
Electrical safety starts with proper steps in the electrical installation for homes and industries, which means providing installations that are free from electrical hazards through electrically safe work practices.
Through the use of the National Electrical Code we can provide electrical installations free from electrical hazards. The NEC has many safety requirements, such as bonding and grounding, GFCI protection and over-current protection, that help protect the public.
The Electrical Inspector plays a critical role in electrical installations: To make sure the work is being installed to meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code. It is also the role of the Electrical Contractor to install the work to meet the NEC. Together we do our best to make public places, including our work places and our homes, electrically safe and hazard free from electrical fire and shock, arc-flash and arc-blasts.
The International Association of Electrical Inspectors promotes electrical safety - that's what we're all about. We offer many seminars throughout the year for continuing education on electrical safety, and offer discount prices for members of the IAEI who attend these seminars.
We have also started an “I Am Safety Smart” program. The IAEI and UL are collaborating to present the ”I Am Safety Smart” educational program. With approvals and support of the local jurisdiction or employer, you can serve as a safety ambassador, presenting the “I Am Safety Smart” program. Eligible participants are IAEI members, retirees and active board members. So join the IAEI today.
We are planning a very productive year and can help spread electrical safety throughout our State. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As your President, I am here for the members of the chapter and all our friends and readers. If you have questions or comments, please let me know. If I can help, I will and if I can't I'll connect you with someone who can.
Respectfully,
Mark Noonkester, chapter president
Summer 2007
News from the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter, IAEI
Presidential Views
First let me say thanks to all our members, officers, executive board, and partners for all their
devotion to our Chapter’s and Industry’s betterment. The progress that continues in our
endeavors inspires me to see if we can do more.
In the past few years it seems we’ve embarked on a new age in attitudes, strategies,
methodologies and expectations, and they require ever quickening responses that tend to
pressurize our days without limit. Maybe each generation has felt this as time has gone on
(yes I’m getting older, seven grandchildren older). The comfort for me is, those who blazed
the trails before us succeeded, and I (you, we) don’t have to do it alone. In fact we can’t
succeed alone, and I know of no better place to spend my professional energy and talent
than in this association with our industry partners.
We continue to increase our membership and our participation in educational opportunities, and contribute to the code and legislation that affect us and our friends in our day to day businesses and living. Isn’t it amazing how we all can be affected by a small group focused on their/our issues!
They, you and I bear the responsibility to work things out for the good of all. Let’s always
remember our actions will have an effect, either good or bad, on the others around us.
Let us make sure we expend ourselves on those for the good of all.
Again,
Thanks to all
Gary Mullis, Chapter President
Industry Events
See Our "Meetings" Section
New Faces and Places
John West, formerly of Mecklenburg County electrical inspections, is now working in the
Plans Review Department for Mecklenburg County. Our friends in the Mecklenburg
County plans review office welcome John!
Behind the Scenes
Our Awards Committee is chaired by Mitchell Bryant, and the committee members are James Kennedy Jr., Curtis Kennedy, Mickey Shuskey, Archie Case Jr. and Gerald Harvell. This committee has a difficult job, because every year we have many chapter members that deserve awards. Our chapter awards include: Inspector of the year, Associate of the year, and the Richard B. Boyd, Jr. Award. In some years, the chapter also presents the Distinguished Service Award. The North Carolina Electrical Inspector of the year award is presented to an outstanding electrical inspector, based on submittals to this committee and confirmation by the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI Board of Directors. The Richard B. Boyd, Jr. Award is to be presented on a yearly basis to the electrical inspector who is or has been an inspector of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors for a minimum of ten years, and has performed all tasks assigned in an outstanding and distinguished manner. Further, the recipient must have contributed materially to the success and growth of the North Carolina Ellis Cannady Chapter, IAEI, and displayed qualities of leadership, dedication, strength, energy, vitality, and knowledge. The Chapter Associate Member of the Year Award is presented on a yearly basis to an associate member that has outstandingly contributed materially to the success and growth of the NC IAEI.
If you have any candidates you would like to recommend for these awards, please contact our committee chairman Mitchell Bryant. Visit our website www.nciaei.org and go to the “Committees” page for Mitchell’s e-mail address, or use our form on the “Contact Us” page. If you don’t have access to e-mail or the internet, contact any chapter member on the Awards Committee, or have another chapter member get in touch with them. Thanks to the Awards Committee for all you hard work!
Product Safety
“Listing and Labeling” is Not the Issue. Having equipment / machinery inspected and Labeled by a test laboratory is only one of three options available to an AHJ. The real issue is hidden hazards that non-approved equipment represents. While the testing laboratory option is the most widely used, the other options are also acceptable. This is the text from the NCBCC’s Emergency Ruling for industrial machinery:
10.10 Approval. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall approve industrial equipment or industrial machinery by one of the following methods chosen by the owner or owner's agent:
(1) Approval by a Licensed Professional Engineer registered in the State of North Carolina.
(2) Listing or Labeling by a Third Party Testing Agency approved by the NC Building Code Council.
(3) Approval by the local Code Enforcement Official.
Industrial Machinery – More than just an Electrical Hazard. Industrial machinery installations affect all inspection disciplines and all building trades. For example, an industrial machinery system (Left un-inspected) could represent a fire hazard when product / system fire suppression systems are not in place or not properly designed for the machinery system. There could be toxic fumes present or poorly designed ventilation systems. Also, the machinery system could contain gas connections and components well beyond the primary connection that would be inspected by a mechanical inspector. The industrial machinery could be of a design that would require an area to be classed for hazardous location.
Sick, Shut-in and Bereaved
Mark Tighe, Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Senior Electrical Inspector has been out of work for the past 16 weeks. After having surgeries to repair his gastro-intestinal tract, he was left with a open hole in his stomach the size of a football. There is a long recovery period before his next required surgery in October. This next required surgery is just as serious as the first, with a long recovery period. Mark is doing much better every day, even though he still has a long, long way to go. He has lost a lot of weight, he lacks stamina, and he is often nauseated and weak, but has a good outlook. July will mark the half way point of his initial recovery period. We will continue to try and find ways to support Mark, both as a friend and as a fellow inspector. He knows that his friends are trying to help him all they can, and he knows that God is showing him just how important his life is. Let us Pray for his quick recovery.
Gerald Keathley from Charlotte has lost his battle with cancer. He passed away May 26, 2007. Gerald’s career in the electrical field lasted for more than 40 years. He worked for a number of electrical contractors before taking a job as electrical inspector for the city of Charlotte. Gerald was dedicated to improving the trade. He taught many of the apprenticeship classes over the years that help prepare students for their rolls in the electrical trade. In 1985 he was promoted to Assistant Chief Electrical Inspector and held that position until he was promoted to Chief Electrical Inspector in 1990. Gerald retired in 1994; his career with Mecklenburg County lasted for 30 years.
Gerald served the Ellis Cannady Chapter working on many committees and was Chapter Chairman in 1991-92.
He served his country in the US Navy for 4 years, and then continued to serve us for over 20 years in the Navy Reserve.
Please keep the Keathley family in your thoughts and prayers.
Safety Reminder
As Inspectors and safety professionals, we have an obligation to protect the public. It’s easy to forget that most people are not aware of the potential dangers that are present in the workplace - hiding inside equipment and machinery, behind doors to mechanical and electrical rooms, on construction sites.
OSHA relies on us to help enforce all the workplace safety laws that apply to keeping our citizens safe. If a business owner has non-certified / non-approved equipment in the workplace, it may be a hazard to them and their employees. If an inspector is prevented from asking questions about this equipment / machinery, NC OSHA wants to know about it. Kevin Beauregard, the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for the NC Department of Labor, has stated that the NCDOL Division of Occupational Safety and Health will cite employers for having non-approved equipment / machinery in the workplace, per 20CFR 1910.303(a). If you have any questions about this, he is available to answer your questions – you can e-mail him: Kevin.beauregard@nclabor.com.
To report any potentially unsafe conditions in the workplace, there are some options.
1). Go to www.nclabor.com, under “Quick Clicks” on the right-hand side, click on “Safety and Health Complaints”. On this page, you will see the statement: “Anyone who knows about a workplace safety or health hazard may file a complaint, and OSHNC will investigate the concerns reported”. You can file a complaint online.
2). On the left-hand side of the page, are the phone numbers for the Eastern and Western Bureau Chiefs. Tim Childers is the Western Bureau Chief, his number is 336-776-4420. Tom Hayes is the Eastern Bureau Chief, his number is 919-779-8512. Also, you can call the OSH Complaint Desk at 919-807-2796, 919-662-4309, or 800-NC-LABOR (800-625-2267).
If you file a complaint, and do not get a satisfactory result, or do not get information on the results of the compliant / OSHA Inspection, contact us at the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI. Go to www.nciaei.org and click on “Contact”, and fill out the form. We will assist you in getting an answer.
Thank you for helping to keep NC workplaces safe!
Accidents / Incidents
None to Report. Why? In the previous issues of our newsletter, we’ve been reporting incidents involving workplace injuries and fatalities. Most of these incidents have been directly caused by deficiencies in Industrial Machinery systems. These incidents occur even though our Inspectors are vigilant and our other electrical safety professionals are on the job. For this issue, we have no incidents to report that we’re aware of. This is a testament to the success of our Inspectors in enforcing workplace safety laws and protecting our citizens.
Fire, Explosions will increase if the NC Legislature passes Senate Bill 490 through both houses. This tragic legislation is a result of the “Electrically unlearned” in our Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development departments pressuring our Legislators, who chose to listen to lobbyists instead of our electrical and safety experts. Incidents of fire, shock, electrocution and explosion will increase if this legislation becomes law. We will continue to track and report these incidents. In the meantime, those in the safety community will keep trying to educate the public and our legislators, and continue to work together to stop this kind of legislation. If we are not successful in stopping this Bill from becoming law, it will be noted in every newsletter issue when these incidents are a result of this legislation and all those who helped make it law. Let’s try to make sure that is not necessary.
Legislative Actions
Senate Bill 490
Dear Industry Friends and Partners,
We now have lobbyists undermining our National and State Standards, Codes and Regulations with regards to electrical systems and equipment in North Carolina. They have convinced the Senate that all manufacturers of equipment put safety first, and that they are even acceptable when based on foreign standards and procedures that conflict with our systems.
As electrical professionals we know the entire electrical system must be built to safely handle an imposed fault, short circuit, or overload and that is what our current standards assure. The approval of equipment is currently required by OSHA and State statutes and NCDOL has stated they do not make proactive inspections. A quick trip to the NCECC, IAEI website (www.nciaei.org ) shows us many failures that contradict this current movement to lessen standards.
I’m sure that the efforts of the electrical industry since the late 1800’s have given us the best possible scenario for appropriate safety. The stated goal within our electrical code, “the practical safeguarding of persons and property from the hazards arising from the use of electricity”, and our accompanying standards are the result of intensive study and test by the entire electrical industry. I also find it interesting to note that no recognized electrical expert has spoken on behalf of those in favor of lowering our standards and that in North Carolina these regulations have been in force since the 1930’s. All our current codes and standards are open to every facet of the industry allowing for all to participate and arrive at a consensus for minimum safety regulations. The second largest category of code making participants is the business sector (20%). It is puzzling to me that anyone would wish to accept equipment that is manufactured without sufficient regard to the current standards as evidenced by a recent field evaluation survey showing a non-conformance rate of 78% for unapproved equipment. Most people do not recognize that one small mistake in application can be fatal. Simply crossing two wires within the untested equipment can put voltage on all the metal parts of the equipment and building. If we complete the ground path by touching the equipment and an adjacent grounded surface we become a conductor. As little as 8/1000 of an amp of current can stop the human heart, how can we afford to be less than diligent with our standards and their inherent regard for worker safety?
A statement from a recent newspaper article states that “our inspectors need not be so vigilant” reflects a disregard for the only independent safety officer that can assure the public safety. The inspector has nothing to gain personally and should act, by sworn oath, only to protect our citizens by enforcing current necessary minimum safety regulations. I am of the opinion that our State Motto, “To be rather than to seem”, is of necessity in performing the daily tasks of the inspectors. Having been a contractor before being an inspector I know that we always felt that the inspector was one more confirmation that our work had been done safely and we appreciated sharing the responsibility with the design professionals and the inspectors.
Further I firmly believe that we should balance our economic ventures with reliable standards, not letting the risk of loss of dollars rewrite our safety standards, or cause unnecessary injury to one worker. To suggest higher insurance rates will offset personnel loss, as some have, seems to reflect a disregard for the value we should all put on our quality of life and even life itself. The bottom line of resolution and responsibility seems to be displaced at this time. Why not hold the manufacturers of this equipment responsible to meet the standards instead of the current buyer beware scenario? Would it not seem that those who wish to do business in our State should conform to our standards, or would we like to outsource this responsibility overseas as many of our previously successful endeavors have been. The reality is this is an economic consideration, in a state that has an exceptional recruitment level (top ten in one recent industry recruitment publication). Reports have shown a cost of as little as 1% of the equipment value for testing of un-approved equipment if manufactured to good electrical principals. This to me seems small in relationship to the public good, or even one injury or fatality (there have been several reported in our state where standards were not met).
Many manufacturers can and do make equipment safe for U.S. use through current standards, but many won’t (especially imported equipment), because our businesses are buying the equipment, without making conformance a prerequisite, and this allows for unfair competition with those in our state who consistently do the right thing and provide jobs for our friends and families. Let’s not jeopardize our good business people by accepting a less than responsible standard for our work places.
I share a concern with many of our state’s contractors as to where the legal liability may be placed as this unapproved equipment is connected to our systems. I know of three contractors who have refused to wire any unapproved equipment and I applaud their ethics and responsibility. How could any of us explain to the court, or a widower, that we accepted a known danger in our electrical installation; or even worse that we looked the other way because of financial concerns.
Please join in the fight to defeat Senate Bill 490 in the House. Contact the House Committee on Commerce, your Representative and the entire House to voice your concern and objection.
Sincerely,
Gary P Mullis,
President,
North Carolina Ellis Cannady Chapter,
International Association of Electrical Inspectors
FYI
2008 NEC Code books . 2008 Code books will be available soon. Check our website for updates on the status of the NC adoption of the 2008 NEC. Make sure everybody you know that uses the Code has an opportunity to have their own copy. Check our website www.nciaei.org for Code books available, as well as other educational materials and IAEI NC Chapter promotional items.
NEC Continuing Education Classes for 2007. Our continuing education classes for 2006-2007 were a great success! Thanks to all those who attended, and a special thanks to our instructors, Danny Thomas, Terry Cromer, Julian Burns, Don Hursey and Gerald Harvell. Thanks also to the Education Committee Chairman Mitchell Bryant, NCBEEC Continuing Education manager Al Parris and Jerry Burch for their help and contributions to the seminar sessions. Visit our chapter website for updates on continuing education. Our next meeting that includes Continuing Education is our annual Chapter meeting in Charlotte, November 4-6.
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