Feb 28, 2025 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News
The Edison Electric Light Company 1881 Letter In 1881, Thomas Edison wrote a letter to the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, confidently proclaiming that his new Edison Electric Light Company had developed a system “absolutely free from any possible danger from...
Feb 23, 2025 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
Caution is Best When Dealing with Wet Wires from Flooding Corrosion may lead to damaging electrical fires Flooding along shorelines creates a perfect storm of damage for homeowners and businesses who live and work by the water. Some structures may suffer catastrophic...
Feb 23, 2025 | News, Other
230.85 Emergency Disconnects. For one- and two-family dwelling units, an emergency disconnecting means shall be installed. (A) General. (1) Location. The disconnecting means shall be installed in a readily accessible outdoor location on or within sight of the dwelling...
Feb 23, 2025 | Chief Electrical Inspector at NYEIA, Newsletter Archive, Other
New York Electrical Inspection Agency is excited to announce a call for collectors, historians, and electrical professionals to help enrich our archive of vintage National Electrical Code (NEC) books. As we work to preserve the rich history of electrical safety and...
Oct 16, 2024 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
Electrical safety is a crucial consideration in any home or building, and two key components that help protect against electrical hazards are Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Both AFCI and GFCI provide critical...
