View this email as a Web page Please add ECM_Code Watch_ to your Safe Sender list.

July 3, 2008 A Penton Media Publication Vol. VI No. 13
CONTENTS
210.8 ─ Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Protection for Personnel

What’s Wrong Here?

Code Q&A

Code Quiz

Speak Now, or …

Learn About the Changes in the 2008 National Electrical Code


ADVERTISEMENT
About this Newsletter
This twice-a-month
e-newsletter is brought to you from the publisher of EC&M magazine.

CodeWatch will:

  • Let you know what could be changing in the Code®.
  • Help you brush up on your ability to apply the Code®.
  • Test your knowledge of the Code® with a Q&A format.
  • Provide information on upcoming Code® seminars and shows.
  • Give you an opportunity to sound off on Code®-related issues.

    We want to make sure we're providing you with the content you need to better manage your business or enhance your technical skills. E-mail us and let us know what you want to see in future issues of this e-newsletter. We will do our best to address your request in a future issue of CodeWatch.


    • Subscriptions
    To unsubscribe from this newsletter go to: Unsubscribe

    To subscribe to this newsletter, go to: Subscribe

    To get this newsletter in a different format (Text or HTML), or to change your e-mail address, please visit your profile page to change your delivery preferences.


    Back Issues
    Missed an issue? Visit the CodeWatch archive on EC&M's Web site.

    Tell a friend about CodeWatch
    Do you know of someone who'd like to receive CodeWatch? Visit the subscriber site, enter their e-mail address and spread the wealth!


    Advertising
    To find out how to advertise in this newsletter, e-mail David Miller or call him at (312-840-8487.

    The designations "National Electrical Code? and ?NEC? refer to the National Electrical Code®, which is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association.
     
    ADVERTISEMENT


    ADVERTISEMENT

    ADVERTISEMENT
    Top 2008 Code Changes















    210.8 ─ Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Protection for Personnel
    By Mike Holt
     Outdoor GFCI protection requirements for 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles at nondwelling unit occupancies were revised as follows:

    (B) Other Than Dwelling Units
    (4) Outdoors in public spaces. All 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles installed outdoors in public spaces ─ for the purpose of this section a public space is defined as any space that is used for use by, or is accessible to the public shall be GFCI-protected.

    The 2005 NEC only required 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles “outdoors in public spaces” to have GFCI protection. This change now requires GFCI protection for these types of receptacles installed at all outdoor locations, except as provided by the exceptions for snow-melting and deicing equipment and industrial establishments.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    The Fluke 1735 Power Logger is the ideal electrician or technician's power meter for conducting energy studies and basic power quality logging. Set the Power Logger up in seconds with the included flexible current probes and color display. The power quality meter measures most electrical power parameters, harmonics, and captures voltage events. www.fluke.com/codewatch

    Code Challenge
    What’s Wrong Here?
    By Joe Tedesco
     Think you know how this installation violates the NEC? Visit EC&M's Web site to see the answer.

    Hint: Installation doesn’t live up to this city’s nickname


    Code Q&A
    By Mike Holt
     Q. What are the requirements when installing a 120V switch in the same box with a 277V switch?

    Visit EC&M's Web site to see the answer.
    Code Quiz
    By Steven Owen
     Q. When installing a concealable nonmetallic extension from an existing 15A non-grounding receptacle outlet in an existing dwelling unit, where there is no equipment grounding conductor, is it permissible to install grounding-type receptacles as part of the nonmetallic extension?

    1. Under no condition is a grounding-type receptacle permitted, as there is no equipment grounding conductor or grounding provision in the existing circuit.
    2. Yes, if an AFCI receptacle is installed to protect all receptacle outlets on the branch circuit.
    3. Yes, however, the only method permitted is the use of GFCI receptacles.
    4. Yes, if grounded in accordance with 250.130(C), 406.3(D)(3)(b), or 406.3(D)(3)(c).

    Visit EC&M's Web site for the answer and explanation.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    Streamline the implementation of your Arc Flash and Electrical Safety Program; what used to take days, now takes mere seconds!  Watch EasyPower in action through our online videos http://www.easypower.com/videos.php  Experience the most accurate Windows®-based tools for designing, analyzing, and monitoring electrical power systems: EasyPower training will be in Portland, Oregon July 28 – August 1, 2008.  This seminar fills up quickly; download a brochure and register by July 14th!  http://www.easypower.com/support_training.php

    Code News Update
    Speak Now, or …
    The deadline for submission of comments for the following Reports on Proposals (ROP) is August 29, 2008.
    • NFPA 99 – Standard for Health Care Facilities
    • NFPA 110 – Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
    • NFPA 111 – Standard on Stored Electrical Energy for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
    Click here for a direct link to each of these important documents. All comments will be addressed.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    Cool Electronic Cabinets
    Prevent hot weather failures that can affect production. UL Listed Cabinet Coolers from EXAIR produce 20 degree Fahrenheit air from an ordinary supply of compressed air to cool electrical controls. Thermostat control minimizes air usage. Maintains the NEMA 4, 4X (stainless steel) and 12 rating of the enclosure. Web site offers detailed information, downloadable drawings and PDF literature.
    www.exair.com/15/540_07a.htm

    Shows and Events

    Learn About the Changes in the 2008 National Electrical Code
    In two informative and interest-filled days with Mike Holt, you'll learn about major NEC changes that will impact your work, whether you're an electrician, contractor, engineer, designer, or plant/facility maintenance person. You'll also earn continuing education hours and professional development hours.

    Two conferences are scheduled for later this year:
    --September 4-5 in Portland, Ore.
    --September 8-9 in San Antonio

    For more information and to register online, go to http://CodeChangeConferences.com

    ADVERTISEMENT
    Eliminate Red Tags
    It takes more than the UL Mark on a product to satisfy code requirements. Before your next installation, use UL's Code Compliance Database to identify the correlation between model codes and UL Certified products, as well as find manufacturers of certified products.

    Click here today to find up-to-date UL Listed products at the UL Code Correlation Database.

    You are subscribed to this newsletter as #email#

    For questions concerning delivery of this newsletter, please contact our Customer Service Department at:
    Customer Service Department
    EC&M
    A Penton Media publication
    US Toll Free: 866-505-7173
    International: 847-763-9504
    Email:ecmweb@pbinews.com

    Penton Media | 249 W. 17th Street | New York, NY 10011

    Copyright 2008, Penton Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This article is protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, rewritten, distributed, re-disseminated, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast, directly or indirectly, in any medium without the prior written permission of Penton Media, Inc.