Fire Ratings: Do You Need One?

Fire Ratings: Do You Need One? By Ron Kight | March 16, 2021 | A/E Indusry News, Architects/Owners, Electrical Introduction This blog will attempt to answer the age-old question “Does this electrical room need to be fire rated?”.  Well, we are here to clear the air...

Voltage Drop

What is a Voltage Drop? Introduction What is a voltage drop and how does it play a crucial role in the electrical design process of a building? Throughout this blog, we will provide answers to these questions and discuss why it is important for engineers to follow...

So what is voltage drop?

  So what is voltage drop? The voltage drop of a circuit is in direct proportion to the resistance of the conductor and the magnitude of the current. If you increase the length of a conductor, you increase its resistance — and thus increase its voltage drop. If...

Electrical Site Survey Information

Below are the recommended steps to perform on site to gather existing Electrical system information. Start from outside. Look for meter or meters outside. Sometimes there are more than one. Sometimes they may be hiding.   From there, determine if the building is...