Rules for hazardous (classified) locations can be found in Chapter 5 [Special Occupancies] of the National Electrical Code (NEC). What are these specific locations, and why is the word “classified” in ...

February 26, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Big Easy Electrical has formalized a no-cost assessment program designed to ...

Walk into almost any industrial facility, and an hour later you can walk back out with a list of Code violations. How many can you spot in your facility? We’ll look at some common Code violations, why ...

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This change raises the stakes. Facilities can no longer treat electrical maintenance as a “check-the-box” exercise. Instead, they must adopt proactive strategies that go beyond the letter of the code, ...

The moment you reach for a screwdriver to move a light switch, you are not just changing how a room feels. You are stepping ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today launched its Certified Electrical Inspector (CEI) certification for electrical inspectors interested in enhancing their understanding of key ...

Most homeowners know they should not overload outlets or ignore a tripping breaker, yet a quieter safety rule sits inside the ...

Skilled nursing facilities are compelled by regulatory compliance to provide residents, staff and visitors with a safe environment of care. Providers occasionally receive deficiencies for conditions ...