Apr 20, 2021 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
Minimum setback distances of permanently installed standby power systems, also referred to as standby generators, from combustible material (siding) has been interpreted differently over the years. This article explores the path through the 2020 Fire Code of New York...
Mar 14, 2021 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
As of now, New York state does not license electricians on a state level. Each municipality throughout the state has their own local law governing who can do electrical work in their jurisdiction. Most municipalities throughout New York state allow for anyone to...
Mar 14, 2021 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
Electrical inspectors are looking to ensure that existing as well as newly installed electrical components are safe, code compliant, and that the electrical components and wiring are being used properly and for their intended purpose. The two main types of electrical...
Dec 9, 2020 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
The 2020 Residential Code of New York State (20RC) went into effect on May 12, 2020 in New York State and now it is required that heat detectors are to be installed in all newly constructed attached garages of residential homes. Section R314 of the 20RC introduced the...
Dec 6, 2020 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
The 1999 version of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is when Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) first appeared in the Code. Since then, AFCI requirements have expanded to several areas throughout the NEC and so the confusion began. A common question among...
Dec 5, 2020 | News, Newsletter Archive
As a contractor, should an issue arise, it may be difficult to get your situation resolved when dealing with a large utility company. After contacting the utility company about your issue and you still cannot get your situation resolved, you do have more options. The...
