by Joe Levitch | Mar 28, 2016 | Electrical, Safe Practices, Terminology, Universal Design
The 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code) required electricians to install TR or Tamper Resistant outlets in areas that could be abused by children. As the code was adopted gradually from township to township, the little devices were put on the market and the rules...
by Joe Levitch | May 3, 2013 | Aged Home Upgrades, Electrical, Energy, Interior Walls, Problem Solving
I often refer to electrical switchology in my description of work, and I realized it is a word that I invented. It refers to the study of electrical switching. In a home that Levco remodels, it is a big deal. As mentioned in my pet peeves blog, having switches in...
by Joe Levitch | Jan 4, 2013 | Electrical, Excavation, Safe Practices, The Law
I discovered a situation that brings the safety of digging, even after Digline is notified 2 days in advance into question. The assumption I was under is that once the utilities are located it is safe to dig. By Idaho Law, you are obligated to notify Digline if you...
by Joe Levitch | Feb 24, 2011 | Electrical
During the Design Phase we knew that this home did not have the capacity for running the modern appliances so temporary fixes over the years especially in the kitchen, made for unsafe conditions. This was confirmed during the hard bid trade walk. The electrical rough...
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