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Importance of Electrical Construction Permit Inspections

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THE PERMIT AND INSPECTION PROCESS IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THAT CODES, REGULATIONS, AND SAFETY ARE ENFORCED TO HELP PREVENT FAULTY OR POOR INSTALLATIONS THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE HUMAN LIFE. IN MOST CASES, ENGINEERING BLUEPRINT DRAWINGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE PERMIT REQUEST WHICH MUST BE SEALED BY A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE). OTHER PERMITS WITH SEALED DRAWING PLANS ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH DISCIPLINE, SUCH AS, ARCHITECTURAL, CIVIL, ELECTRICAL, FIRE PROTECTION, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, STRUCTURAL, ETC.

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Why Grid-Tied Solar Power Systems Are Recommended Over Other Solar Systems?

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Renewable energy and distributed energy resources (DERs) continue to flood the electric utility grid providing cleaner and more sustainable energy. As the traditional power grid evolves into a smarter electric grid, environmental regulations push for more cleaner renewable energy sources. Solar PV electric power systems are leading the path in this effort with improvements in technologies, efficiencies, and cost reductions. The grid-tied solar systems are gaining popularity and becoming more favored over other solar electric systems. 
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FREE Online Electrical Engineering Calculator Tools

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3 Phase Associates – Try out our FREE and basic electrical engineering calculator tools that aid you in performing some basic electrical engineering calculations, like: transformer fault currents, short circuits, substation physical electrical clearances, voltage drop, power factor correction, motor full load, conductor ampacities, grounding, lighting design, grid-tied solar power systems, etc.

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Chattanooga Electrical Engineering Blog Acquires Electrical Engineering News Blog

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Chattanooga Electrical Engineering Blog (non-profit site sponsored by 3 Phase Associates) Acquires domain for Electrical Engineering News Blog in order to promote electrical engineering news nationwide. Website development coming soon!

Users will be able to post and comment on electrical engineering related topics/articles. Also, companies, firms, and entities will be able to advertise on the site’s directory and blog. Proceeds will support the staff and fees associated with maintaining the non-profit site.

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The Importance of Electrical Construction Permit Inspections

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The permit and inspection process is essential to ensure that codes, regulations, and safety are enforced to help prevent faulty or poor installations that could jeopardize human life. In most cases, engineering blueprint drawings are required to be submitted along with the permit request which must be sealed by a registered professional engineer (PE). Other permits with sealed drawing plans are required for each discipline, such as, architectural, civil, electrical, fire protection, mechanical, plumbing, structural, etc.
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Progressive Engineer Is A Good Resource For Engineering Articles, Resources and More

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Progressive Engineer is an online magazine and information source covering all disciplines of engineering including Electrical Engineering. We show the fun in engineering and the cool jobs engineers have, all while promoting sustainability in the profession.

You can also locate consulting engineers and engineering firms by using their Engineering Firm Directory with its searchable database.

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