May 13, 2025 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, Chief Electrical Inspector at NYEIA, News
In the National Electrical Code (NEC), certain requirements depend on whether a structure is considered to be “at grade” or at ground level. For example, NEC Article 210.8(C)(2) requires Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection in dwelling unit garages and...
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...
Apr 24, 2024 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, Chief Electrical Inspector at NYEIA, News, Newsletter Archive
Clearly placing address identification on a property during its construction phase is not just a matter of regulatory compliance; it’s also essential for operational efficiency and safety. Proper signage ensures that contractors, building officials, utility...
Feb 5, 2024 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, Chief Electrical Inspector at NYEIA, News, Newsletter Archive
The updates to Article 408.4(A) in the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) aim to enhance clarity, safety, and efficiency in the labeling of electrical panelboards, switchboards, and switchgears. These changes reflect a more detailed approach to circuit...
Apr 22, 2023 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, Chief Electrical Inspector at NYEIA, News
Tentative Interim Amendments (TIA) are changes to the already adopted National Electrical Code (NEC) that cannot wait until the next code cycle. A TIA is tentative because it has not been processed through the entire standards-making procedures, and it is interim...
