UNDERSTANDING ELECTRICITY

Running head : Understanding Electricity

Understanding Electricity

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Understanding Electricity

1 . How often is the National Electric Code updated ? What three items does this update address

The National Electric Code (NEC ) is the minimum safety standard for electrical installations . The National Fire Prevention Agency first sponsored its publication in 1911 and has published revised editions every three years since then (United States Institute for Theatre Technology [USITT] , 2008 . Revisions for each new edition of the NEC are developed through open consensus . The updates address

the shifting needs for electrical power , safety-related information for using technologies and reports on increasing home , office , and community energy use (USITT 2008

2 . Why should conductors be properly sized

To safeguard against any electrical hazards , it is imperative that conductors used in termination are of the proper size . Too small conductors cause poor connections in the circuit that may result in arcing between the conductor and the lug (Cooper Bussman , 2009 . Using the wrong-sized conductors can lead to overheating , insulation deterioration , and fuse clip breakdown . Other important information to take note of to avoid electrical malfunction includes making sure the conductors ' proper potentials are touching and the right conductive material are used for them (Cooper Bussman , 2009

3 . What are the three suggested practices to follow after an electrical safety hazard has been identified

An electric safety hazard should never be ignored or taken lightly . The medical adage prevention is better than cure ' also holds true when it concerns safety from electrocution . The...