Codes and Coffee: New Developments on ACCA’s Crusade for Sensible NEC GFCI Requirements recap
In the November 2024 Codes and Coffee webinar, David Bixby, ACCA’s manager of codes and standards, led a discussion on […]
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Electrification: Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities
Contractors need to be familiar with heat pumps, especially if they haven’t worked with them much in the past. Check out this blog post to learn more about the changes, challenges, and opportunities that come with electrification.
DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s Message to ACCA Contractors
Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks to ACCA contractors as presented at ACCA 2023 Conference and Expo in New Orleans, LA. Click here to watch the video and hear her call to action!
How Should ACCA Fight for You?
ACCA 2023 Conference & Expo is a great place to network and get ready for the upcoming summer season. Read more and register at this blog.
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GFCI Incompatibility: Massachusetts Issues Emergency Amendment
Recently, the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal announced an emergency amendment to the MA electrical code. The amendment requires inspection of electrical installations that appear incompatible with GFCI protection, allowing these installations to omit such protection as documented by the inspector. This may have implications for other states where contractors are experiencing nuisance trips related to GFCIs connected to HVAC equipment and components, such as condensate pumps. Read all about it and what you can do in your state.
Electrification: The Long Road Ahead
America is moving toward an all-electric future. Read more about the current requirements for a fully electrical world in this blog.
ACCA Advocates for You and Your Business
ACCA is fighting for the HVAC industry and your business. Read how ACCA advocates for the HVAC industry in this blog.
We Win!!
NFPA will be exempting all outdoor HVAC from NEC GFCI protection until September 2026. Read what this means for the HVAC industry in this blog.
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ACCA Member Ed Lehr Testifies for You!
At the most recent NFPA Standards Council, Ed Lehr represented ACCA while urging the Council to fix a bad code. Read more about this council at this blog.
Impending Electrification
Electrification and heat pumps are coming, and with them, many HVAC problems to look out for. Read this blog to learn more about heat pumps.
