Oct 24, 2025 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive, Other
The 2023 NEC, Article 230.85 requires an emergency disconnect for one- and two-family dwelling units. A common question we receive is whether a whole-house generator transfer switch can serve as the emergency disconnect. The short answer: Yes it can. However, after...
Mar 24, 2025 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
Building codes may seem like a modern invention, but the concept of regulating construction standards dates back thousands of years. One of the earliest and clearest examples comes from the Code of Hammurabi (ha·mr·aa·bee), a Babylonian legal text written around 1754...
Mar 20, 2025 | News, Newsletter Archive
How to Effectively Search for an Electrician Near You When an unexpected electrical issue arises, whether it’s an outage, a home renovation project, or a safety concern, most people instinctively go online. Typing “Electrician Near Me” into a search engine feels like...
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 | 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...
