Electrical safety has surfaced as a pawn in the rising debate about housing affordability. Citing its potential impact on the cost of new homes, the mayor of Omaha, Neb., recently vetoed a narrowly ...

This article offers an overview of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 70, The National Electrical Code (NEC) minimum requirements applicable to working space and accessibility ...

In a market of hundreds of millions of installations, a mandatory standardization of SKYX's ceiling outlet platform, should it occur, would enable a robust, safer plug and play ceiling installation of ...

Homeowners who are comfortable swapping outlets or adding a new light often discover the hard way that the rules have shifted under their feet. The most disruptive change is not a fancy smart device ...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association is calling on Governor Reynolds to item veto a proposal added to a budget bill that would change building codes for homes, ...

PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, and the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) today ...

Why standards matter: Clear definitions like NECA’s NEIS fill the gap between minimum code and true workmanship, ensuring consistent quality and safety. Safety from the start: Commissioning checklists ...

The Lansing State Journal published on story on April 23 on the challenging housing situation Michigan faces as companies hire hundreds of new workers. Faced with increased housing prices and mortgage ...

KETV.COM AND THE KETV MOBILE APP. WELL, THE DEBATE OVER OMAHA’S ELECTRICAL CODE POWERS UP AGAIN. CONTRACTORS LINED UP AGAINST REGULATIONS THEY SAY WOULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE RISING COST OF HOMES. KETV ...

More than half of the 45,000 annual electrical fires occur between December and February. The causes of electrical fires can range from damaged wiring and space heaters to outdoor and indoor holiday ...