Regulation
Hazardous Locations Guide: North American Certification & Markings
Hazardous Locations Guide: North American Certification & Markings The world of hazardous locations can be challenging to navigate as combustible dusts, flammable gases, mists or vapors can all contribute to potentially explosive atmospheres in the workplace. All equipment manufactured for use in explosive atmospheres must be suitably marked and there are many requirements that electrical... Read More
What Every Electrical Inspector Needs to Know: NFPA 790/791
Prior to the publication of NFPA 790 and 791, AHJs did not have a formal process for recognizing Field Evaluation Bodies. Here’s what every electrical inspector should know regarding NFPA 790/791, Field Evaluation Bodies (FEB), listing, and labeling for the NEC. Read More
Top 12 Facts about CE Marking of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Earlier this year, the European Commission released the latest references for the harmonized standards used to demonstrate conformity with the EU EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the new R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC requirements started on January 1, 2015. (R&TTE is replaced in June 2016 by the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EC). Placed on many categories of products,... Read More
European Commission Considering eCompliance System
The European Commission is contemplating developing an “eCompliance System” and has published a “Preliminary Reflections on eCompliance” paper on how it would work. Following is a summary of this report that was distributed at the May 2014 meeting of the Group of Notified Bodies under the EMC Directive (EUANB) in Amsterdam. As products become more... Read More
First Blood Diamonds. Now Blood Electronics?
To product safety and electromagnetic compatibility compliance, add another regulatory hurdle for electronics manufacturers. To assure “conflict minerals” are not imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring conflict areas, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered companies will have to start documenting the source and purpose of Congo-related raw materials. The affected minerals include:... Read More