New Study Finds Imported Networking Cable Poses Potential Fire Hazard
from FacilitiesNet
Many communications cable products manufactured outside the United States could present a significant fire risk, a new independent study has found. The study, conducted on behalf of the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA) by an independent laboratory, found that none of the nine randomly selected offshore samples met U.S. minimum requirements for performance and safety. More

Electrical Standard: Clarifications and Corrections
from Calibre Macro World
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule revising its electrical installation standard for general industry on February 14, 2007. This notice clarifies the scope of one provision in the final standard and addresses some questions raised by stakeholders on the application of the provision. This also corrects two typographical errors located elsewhere in the final rule. The corrections became effective on Oct. 29, 2008. More

Stafford Township, N.J., Agrees to Handle Inspection Work for Neighboring City
from the Press of Atlantic City
With inspection applications dwindling, Stafford Township, N.J., will offer its inspection services to other towns left in need by a county cut. The Township Council recently voted to enter into a shared services agreement with Surf City, N.J., in which the township's inspection officials will perform electrical, fire and plumbing inspections for the Long Beach Island municipality. More

Alternative Energy Standards and Electrical Safety Testing
from Conformity Magazine
With the soaring cost of oil, manufacturers and consumers are switching to alternative energy sources. These sources include solar, wind, renewable resources such as wood and biomass, and fuel cells. This article will discuss various standards covering alternative energy sources, with the primary focus being on electrical safety and other electrical testing. More

Board of Public Utilities Approves Study of Electric Arc Effects
from the The Paris Post-Intelligencer
The Paris, Tenn., Board of Public Utilities gave its approval during its Tuesday meeting for a Memphis company to conduct an electric arc flash assessment. The National Electric Safety Code requires electric employers to perform the study by Jan. 1. The study will determine employees’ potential exposure to an electric arc. More

Installing Conduit in Direct Sunlight on Rooftops
from Electrical Contractor
Many installations have exposed raceways and electrical equipment of all kinds on rooftops, walls and other direct sunlight applications, since this has been a common installation method for many years. However, the practice of installing exposed conduits in direct sunlight will add heat directly to the conduit, the conductors inside the conduit and the electrical equipment connected to the conduit. More

Why Small Manufacturers Are Going Green
from BusinessWeek
The green movement has become increasingly mainstream in the small business world in recent years as small consumer companies have embraced environmental principles to address shoppers' concerns about climate change. Market researcher Clean Edge predicts that making and installing solar power systems will grow from a $20 billion to a $74 billion industry globally in the next decade, and the firm expects wind power installations to grow from $30 billion to $83 billion. More