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!

NFPA 70E 205.4: The Power of Noncontact Diagnostics

NFPA 70E 205.4 and Noncontact Diagnostics If you're in the electrical world, you’ve probably seen how fast technology is changing the way

It Works! Electrical Safety Training – Real Success Stories

Success – seven simple letters make up this impactful word. These days, it feels like every electrical safety post on social media

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is No Substitute for Knowledge

Artificial Intelligence is no Substitute for Knowledge! The Risks of Misinformation in Electrical Safety: The Role of AI and Online Resources Artificial

NFPA 70E 110.3 (J) Incident Investigations

NFPA 70E 110.3(J) Incident Investigations Electrical power systems, like all complex systems, are prone to failures. These failures can arise from a

2026 NEC and Dates on Arc Flash Labels – Update

2026 NEC and Dates on Arc Flash Labels - Update Although the 2026 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is still

Electrical Design and CYA – “Suspected” Electrical Fire

Electrical Design and CYA – “Suspected” Electrical Fire Fire Scene Examination Report I’m sure you have heard the acronym CYA before. Cover

Safety by Design: A Technique That Incorporates Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment

Safety by Design: A Technique That Incorporates Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment Most electrical power systems are considered "legacy" systems, meaning they

Date on the Arc Flash (Equipment) Label?

Date on the Arc Flash Label? A common question that I receive during both my NFPA 70E and Arc Flash/IEEE 1584 classes:

Arc Flash Studies – Confused?

Arc Flash Studies - Confused? It has been over 20 years since IEEE 1584, IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations turns

2024 NFPA 70E: Major Changes

Jim Phillips, P.E. 2024 NFPA 70E Changes and Refresher Training Register for Jim Phillips' 8 Hour 2024 NFPA 70E Changes and Refresher

2024 NFPA 70E Changes

2024 NFPA 70E Update Jim Phillips, P.E. The 2024 Edition of NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace is scheduled

Electric Current through Tissue and Air – Shock and Arc Flash Hazards

Electric Current through Tissue and Air Shock and Arc Flash Hazards Figure 1: Absence of voltage tester | Panduit Corp. Basic electrical

2022 IEEE 1584.1 Just Published!

2022 IEEE 1584.1 Just Published!: I’m happy to announce the latest Edition of IEEE 1584.1 “IEEE Guide for the Specification of Scope

How to Perform an Arc Flash Study – Part 5 Incident Energy and Arc Flash Boundary Calculations

How to Perform an Arc Flash Study – Part 5 Incident Energy and Arc Flash Boundary Calculations: The final part of this

How to Perform an Arc Flash Study – Part 4 Arc Duration and Time Current Curves

The duration of an arc flash is typically defined by how long it takes an upstream overcurrent device to operate and clear

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.