Report on Discussions During UL Meetings with Electrical Inspectors at the 2010 IAEI Section MeetingsDocument URL

[http://www.ul.com/global/documents/offerings/industries/electrical/regulators/electrical/newsletters/2010_iaei.pdf](http://www.ul.com/global/documents/offerings/industries/electrical/regulators/electrical/newsletters/2010_iaei.pdf)This report provides a summary of the discussions held during the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) meetings with electrical inspectors at the 2010 International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Section Meetings.

Meeting Highlights Section 406 of the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC)

The use of aluminum wiring in residential branch circuits and feeders.

Section 210.8(A)(7) of the 2011 NEC

The requirement for additional dwelling units to have two means of egress.

Section 384 of the 2011 NEC

The installation of commercial cooking equipment.

Section 690.11 of the 2011 NEC

The grounding of solar photovoltaic systems.

Section 408.3(B) of the 2011 NEC

The use of flexible cords and cables with appliances.

Section 300.14 of the 2011 NEC

The installation of electrical raceways in crawl spaces.

Section 210.12(B) of the 2011 NEC

The use of grounding-type receptacles in wet locations.

Additional Information

The report also includes information on the following topics: UL's involvement with the IAEI UL's electrical safety research UL's educational programs for electrical inspectorsConclusion

The discussions held during the UL meetings with electrical inspectors at the 2010 IAEI Section Meetings provided valuable feedback on the implementation of the 2011 NEC. UL appreciates the input of electrical inspectors and will continue to work with the IAEI to ensure the safe installation and use of electrical equipment. Flag for review