IAEI Archives

Welcome to the Archives of the IAEI News-Bulletins

Thanks to the generous contribution from the collection of our Friend and colleague Mr. Joe Tedesco, we have received almost three decades of historical International Association of Electrical Inspectors – IAEI News Bulletins.

Beginning with the first edition published January 1929 through the 1950’s, Brainfiller had the privilege of scanning and are presently archiving this important collection with the permission (and encouragement) of the IAEI.  The archiving is a work in progress and will continue until all of these historic documents are uploaded here.

By preserving this extensive historical collection and providing this archive, everyone can have insight about how far the electrical industry has evolved from before the Great Depression in 1929, through World War II and into the 1950’s.

Each article is uploaded as a flip book format meaning you can read it like an actual magazine on line.  Review each description and simply click Continue Reading—–> to be taken to each edition.

There is much more in each issue than the highlighted articles.  Some of it is a bit funny from our present day perspective.  Happy Reading!

Reprinted with permission from “IAEI News” by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). Copyright © 1929 to 2020 by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. Current articles may be found online at https://www.iaeimagazine.org.

From the archives, Did You Know:

In 1932, small air circuit breakers thermally actuated and approved by UL for services and branch circuits were celebrating their third year on the market with over 200,000 circuits using this new form of protection.
– IAEI News Bulletin – Volume IV No. 2 – March 1932

In 1947, a licensed electrician was required to install a television.
– IAEI News Bulletin, Part One – Volume XX No. 4 – September 1948

The cartoon is a bit of electrical humor from the January 1932 Edition of  IAEI News-Bulletin.

Take a stroll through history – Enjoy!

Arc Flash – Unplugged

Arc Flash – Dynamite, gasoline, gunpowder and electricity: What do these have in common? Each one can explode. Something as simple as

United Kingdom Article – Fear of Flashover

This article by Jim Phillips of the U.S. and Mike Frain of the U.K. elevated the awareness of the electrical flashover (arc

Surf’s Up – Broadband Over Power Lines

Are we on the edge of another technological tidal wave or will this just be a small ripple in the pond? Surfing

Dress for Success – PPE Selection

NFPA 70E has given a whole new meaning to the phrase “dress for success.” Correct PPE selection can make the difference if

Electromagnetic Compatibility of Variable Frequency Drives

Every electrical component can produce EMI when energized. Electromagnetic compatibility issues in the form of Electromagnetic interference is caused by the voltage

Snow Job! Behind the Scenes – Ski Resort Electrical System

Every November the snow making equipment at your favorite ski resort is expected to start up flawlessly. The pumps, compressors, mechanical and

NEC and Hazardous Locations

The NEC defines a “Hazardous Location” as a location “where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors,

Grounding Power Distribution Systems

The NEC contains specific articles that dictate when you shall ground, when you shall not ground, and when you are permitted –

Short Circuit Calculations – Infinite Bus Method

Learn more about the Infinite Bus Method. BUY NOW Have you wondered is there a simpler way to calculate short circuit currents

OSHA, NEC, NFPA – Pieces of the Puzzle

The next time you are near the bulletin board at work, look for the poster that has the words “It’s the Law”

X/R Ratio

Background of X/R Short circuit calculations are actually just an elaborate version of Ohm’s Law. One of the key components in the

How to Perform a Power Factor Study – kVA Demand Rate

How to Perform a Power Factor Study - kVA Demand Rate: Jim Phillips, P.E. A power factor study is a key to

Testing for Improved Power Distribution Reliability

Those responsible for a facility’s operation hear the same thing over and over again – reduce costs and improve productivity. Much attention

Quick List

International Expert​

Jim is the International Chair of Geneva, Switzerland based International Electro-Technical Commission’s TC 78 for Live Working. He is also Vice-Chair of IEEE 1584, Technical Committee Member of NFPA 70E and active with many other standards organizations. 

He continues to travel the globe typically flying over 150,000 miles a year to work with various U.S. and international standards organizations and speak at many conferences and training events.

Jim and his wife of over four decades live in Scottsdale, Arizona. 

Multi-Award Winning: Best Paper at PCIC Conference and Electrical Safety Excellence recipient - to name a few.