Is your facility up to the 2017 NEC® Code? As of May 9, the 2017 NEC Code is in effect in 20 states, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska and more. One of the changes made in the 2017 edition was in relation to Short-Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR). Knowing that the NEC Code requires SCCR is only a small factor in compliance. SCCR is a safety rating that occurs under fault-current conditions and [...]
Lakeland Engineering Equipment Company is committed to keeping our customers up to date on the latest safety and compliance information. The NFPA 70, or National Electrical Code (NEC), implemented a new code that specifically affects the industrial industry. The NEC Code 670.6 states that, “industrial machinery with safety interlock circuits shall have surge protection installed.” The new surge protection code requirements require all safety interlocks on industrial machinery to have surge protection installed. This enhances safety and reliability. [...]
Lakeland Engineering Equipment Co. is committed to providing our customers with information to ensure safety and compliance. Lakeland has partnered with Eaton/Bussmann to help our customers navigate the 2017 NEC® short-circuit current and Short-Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR) needs and challenges. SCCR is a safety rating that occurs under fault-current conditions and must be followed to ensure safety and compliance with safety standards. Why Does SCCR Matter? Equipment cannot be located in the electrical system where [...]
Lakeland Engineering is committed to providing the most up-to-date information to our partners. In an effort to continuously promote safety, a main pillar of our organization, we have paired with suppliers like Eaton/Bussmann that are focused on making compliance and safety simple for our customers. With some states already beginning to implement the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC®), it's important to understand the various NEC code changes to ensure your organization is compliant. Eaton/Bussmann has outlined [...]