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In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence when people are struggling to put their lives and homes in order, we want to do what we can to help you stay safe during the clean-up process.
For all the electricians and contractors who will be tackling rebuilding efforts for your own home or for your neighbor's, you have the added reponsibility to keep your family, friends and customers safe. Power might not be restored for days, or even weeks, and people will be using backup power systems; power lines and electrical equipment might be under water and harbor hidden dangers.
We want you to have a handy resource of information you will need for:
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Backup power systems
• NEC Requirements for generators and standby power systems
• Evaluating water-damaged equipment
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1. What you should know about backup power systems. There are a few options for temporary power and Mike has created a useful PDF that outlines those options and provides safety tips and useful links. Print this flyer for your friends and neighbors, so that they know what to do to stay safe if they are using backup power sources.
Click here or on the thumb naill to download and print
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2. Understanding NEC Requirements for generators and standby power systems. This free Mike Holt PDF includes Rule 220.87 and Articles 445, 700, 701 and 702. You can download and print this PDF, using the following links:
• 2017 NEC Generators and Standby Power Systems
• 2014 NEC Generators and Standby Power Systems
• 2011 NEC Generators and Standby Power Systems
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3. NEMA has a publication that serves as a guideline for the safe handling of water-damaged equipment, and also provides information on how to evaluate electrical equipment that has been exposed to water through flooding, hurricanes, and other events involving large quantities of water. It's designed for use by suppliers, installers, inspectors, and users of electrical products. Here's a link to that PDF: Evaluating Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment - NEMA. For additional information on equipment and storm reconstruction, visit Nema.org. For all those residents who will be returning home to start the clean-up process, not enough can be said about staying away from standing water and not taking risks.
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Mike Holt's Comment:
I pray for all the families in North Carolina and South Carolina and in those other states that are feeling loss and suffering. God is good; I feel there will be many blessings after all is done.
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