| | | | | | The article traces the evolution of emergency lighting from early standards to current performance-driven codes, highlighting the importance of UL-certified products, on-site testing, and innovative control systems—including wireless solutions—for reliable occupant egress during power failures. |
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| | | | In this EC&M Tech Talk master electrician Randy Barnett examines specific tables found in the NEC for selecting and sizing conductors. |
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| | | | OSHA inspectors are spread thin, and many companies avoid citations and fines purely by luck. That luck continues until an accident happens and a report is filed or until an accident almost happens and an employee reports the violation. |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss 2026 NEC changes related to the installation of receptacle outlets below kitchen countertops. This discussion examines the new Sec. 210.52(C)(4) that was added in the 2026 edition of the NEC. |
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| | Sponsored | With a special focus for electrical professionals, the Facilities Expo has solutions for any building challenges you might face. Here you will learn from industry experts, network, and explore our solution packed exhibitor floor—all for free! |
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| | | Working on or around electrical equipment can expose workers to significant hazards. NFPA 70E,® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® is an electrical safety standard written specifically to keep workers safe from these hazards. As NETA Certified Technicians, it is critical that we understand the information within this standard and apply... |
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| This edition of the EC&M Member’s Only quiz series is all about transformers. Take this five-question quiz and put your knowledge about transformers and their NEC requirements to the test. After submitting your answers, you can enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! Note: You don’t have to get all the answers correct to win. |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Asks, Jennifer Daneshgari, vice president of financial services and operations at MCA Inc., answers our readers’ most pressing questions on the topic of improving labor productivity through better material management. |
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| Total nonresidential construction spending was virtually unchanged in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.245 trillion. |
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