Bonding Metal Gas Piping
from IAEI Magazine
 Many questions are being raised about the requirements for bonding metal gas piping systems. More specifically, when corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) is installed for the gas piping in a building, bonding methods and bonding jumper sizes that are more restrictive than required by the National Electrical Code® are causing some of the confusion and concern. This article takes a look at what the NEC requires regarding bonding of metal gas piping systems. More 
Report Cites Wiring, Grounding Issues at U.S. Bases
from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
An April assessment of buildings occupied by U.S. troops in Afghanistan revealed dangerous electrical conditions similar to those found previously in Iraq, according to a report released last week by the Department of Defense inspector general. Although some hazards were corrected in recent weeks, serious grounding and wiring deficiencies remain, says the report that stresses a need for immediate action.
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Electrical Safety Coalition Campaign Focuses on ‘Work Live’ Hazards
from the Daily Commercial News
There are alternatives to asking electricians to do “work live” and the Electrical Safety Coalition’s aim is to empower contractors so they can secure their safety. Situations of concern for electricians include changing breakers, repair work on live equipment or panel work. Attempting to do any such work instead of having planned shutdowns, locking out or tagging out unnecessarily endangers lives, notes the coalition. More
A Sound Business Decision: Turning Off the Power When Working on Energized Circuits
from the National Electrical Contractors Association
Many electrical professionals are well aware of the requirements set forth by NFPA 70E, but continue to view these practices as a non-mandatory. However, if you are not using NFPA 70E for guidance in establishing electrically safe working conditions, then what are you using? There is no other standard that addresses electrical safety in such detail like NFPA 70E. The standard has achieved recognition amongst governmental, state and international entities. We can no longer continue to disregard its authority when it comes to electrical safety. More
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Electrical Violations Found at Tennessee Park
from the Greeneville Sun
A number of electrical code violations have been discovered at Kinser Park in Greeneville, Tenn., according to discussion at a meeting of the Kinser Park Commission. According to a list provided to the commission members, the violations primarily involve wiring, connections, grounding, breakers and lights in several areas of the park, including bathhouses, pavilions, cabins, the waterslide and swimming pool, the golf clubhouse and shop, a concession stand, the pump house, the shed shop, the miniature golf course and the office. More
Shedding a New, Electricity-Saving Light on Retail Outlets
from The New York Times
A Wal-Mart parking lot in Leavenworth, Kan., is for all intents and purposes a giant laboratory. The company is testing out new light-emitting diode (LED) lights to illuminate the area as part of an energy efficiency project involving a score of other retailers and the U.S. Energy Department. The goal is to see whether it can successfully implement a new form of lighting that could give the shopping malls of America a stark new look. More
NASCAR Track Puts Solar Power in the Pole Position
from Reuters
Pennsylvania's Pocono Raceway, which hosts two NASCAR events each year, plans to build a three megawatt solar power plant to provide the track with electricity. At three megawatts, it would be the world's biggest solar energy project at a sports facility, and Pennsylvania's largest to date. More
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