Fall 2011
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Red Tag / Green Tag

What Was I Thinking?

NFPA 70E - 2012 Edition is Here

Now available: two new online courses: Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems and Introduction to Role of Foreman. www.jade1.com


Red / Tag Green

Green Tag

Installer

Our company was remodeling an older apartment building and we replaced all the old receptacle outlets with tamper-resistant receptacles. The building was built in 1985 before tamper-resistant receptacles were required, but we installed tamper-resistant receptacles anyway.

Why?


What Was I Thinking?

If you've been in the trade a number of years, you've probably had a few close calls and near misses that were too close for comfort. I've been lucky and a lot more careful since my last close call. I was helping a guy trouble-shoot a problem with a 480-V, 3-phase industrial water heater. When I got there, Bill had already opened the disconnect and was looking at the contactors that controlled the heater...click here to continue the story.


NFPA 70E - 2012 Edition is Here

Click on the activity below to learn more about the 2012 edition of NFPA 70E.


Question of the Season

Which of the following is a new article in the 2011 NEC?

a. 690: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.

b. 692: Fuel Cell Systems.

c. 694: Small Wind Electric Systems.

d. 696: Electric Vehicles.

Know the answer? Email us at: newsletter@jadelearning.com. The first two people to respond with the correct answer and their name and mailing address will receive a prize from JADE Learning.


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Washington Licensees

There is an opening for the Telecommunications Service Provider position on the Electrical Board. Applications are being accepted until December 1, 2011. Click here for more information.


2011 NEC Adoption and Technical Advisory Committee Suspended

The adoption of the 2011 NEC, current revision proposals collected during 2010, and the Technical Advisory Committee have all been suspended. Rule development activity cannot resume until January 1, 2012, and usually takes 9-10 months to complete.


The next electrical board meeting is October 27, 2011.

Click here to check your continuing education hours.

 



You Tube Video - Electrical Maintenance Corner

Fluke Thermal Image Training for Electricians. A webinar is available by clicking here; it focuses on the maintenance of electrical systems.