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Farm Electrical Power

ACTION ITEMS:

Article 547: Agricultural Buildings

Public Input with Responses from CMP-7 (Start at PDF Page 187)

Public Input with Responses from CMP-2 Article 220 Part V: Farm Load Calculations (Start at PDF Page 28)

Related: National Electrical Safety Code (Higher Voltage Distribution Wiring from Merchant Utility to Off-Campus Agricultural Outbuildings)

Sunday, Animal, Farm, Agri august

Many land grant colleges and universities are stewards of agricultural facilities that require reliable electrical power that is safe and sustainable for livestock and animal habitat for sporting.

FREE ACCESS: 2023 National Electrical Code

The premise wiring rules for hazardous university owned buildings have been relatively stable.  Electrical professionals are guided by:

  1. Farm Load Calculations of Part V of Article 220,
  2. Corrosion mitigation with appropriate specification of power chain wiring
  3. Stray voltage and the equipotential plane
  4. Interactivity with regulated utility power sources.

Public response to the First Draft of the 2026 National Electrical Code will be received until August 28, 2024.  We coordinate our approach to the entire NFPA electrical suite with the IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee which meets 4 times monthly.  We typically refer to previous transcripts of technical committee actions to inform any changes (improvements) that we propose, if any.

2026 National Electrical Code Workspace

We maintain this issue on the standing agenda of our Power and Nourriture (Food) colloquia.  Feel free to join us with the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

More:

2028 National Electrical Safety Code

Stray Voltage: Sources and Solutions

University of Nebraska: G87-845 Electrical Systems for Agricultural Buildings (Recommended Practices)

Cornell University Agricultural Safety and Health Program

Mike Holt

Fred Hartwell

National Safety Council  (22 deaths by electrocution on farms per 100,000 in 2017)

National Agricultural  Safety Database

Electrical Wiring for Barns, Riding Arenas, Animal Habitat and Feed Storage

 

Colloquy (September)

Open agenda; Not Too Organized. Whatever anyone wants to talk about.  We do meet once a month like this.  Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

Fall Hours at our State Street Office: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Join us for lunch 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM every Third Wednesday

University of Michigan Business School Executive Dining Room

We explain changes to our syllabus given that five conferences we attend will happen mid-September through mid-November: ANSI (Washington, DC), IEC (Edinburgh, Scotland), NFPA (Redondo Beach, California) and IEEE (Long Beach, California).   Mike will be out of the office with sporadic availability.  The front desk will be open.  Sanne Clare will take phone calls September 27 through October 4.

Retrodiction

Education & Healthcare Facility Electrotechnology Committee

 

 

Federal Participation in Consensus Standards

“City of Washington from Beyond the Navy Yard” | George Cooke (1833)

 

The White House Office of Management and Budget released a revision of OMB Circular No. A-119, “Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards“ and in Conformity Assessment Activities.  According to the announcement:

OMB has issued a revision of Circular A-119 in light of changes that have taken place in the world of regulation, standards, and conformity assessment since the Circular was last revised in 1998.  OMB’s revisions are meant to provide more detailed guidance to agencies to take into account several issues, including the Administration’s current work in Open Government, developments in regulatory policy and international trade, and changes in technology.

The response by ANSI is available at the link below:

ANSI Response OMB A-119 050614

The degree to which leading practice can be discovered and promoted by industries themselves is a policy issue upon which good minds will disagree.   Few nations disagree that innovation is faster and more enduring from the workpoint (or the point of consumption) up, but markets are not perfect instruments for discovering the greater good.  At a speech given at the University of Michigan in 2015 , S. Joe Bhatia, CEO of the American National Standards Institute, expands upon this point in the short videoclip below:

Issue: [16-18]

Contact: Mike Anthony, Christine Fischer, Jack Janveja, Richard Robben

Category: Federal Regulation

 

Evensong “Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms”

“Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms” is a popular Irish folk song with lyrics written by the Irish poet Thomas Moore. It was first published in 1808 as part of a collection of Moore’s works called “Irish Melodies.” The lyrics of the song are based on a poem by the Irish poet Anne Boleyn (c. 1747–1801).

The melody is traditional Irish, and it is often performed as a slow air or a ballad. The song expresses themes of love, fidelity, and the enduring nature of true affection. Over the years, it has been recorded by many artists and remains a beloved classic in the folk music repertoire.

Illinois

“September Fifteenth” (Metheny-Mays Cover) | Alt Guitar School

Pat Metheny’s song “September 15th” is a tribute to jazz pianist Bill Evans, who passed away on September 15, 1980. The piece appears on Metheny’s 1981 album “As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls,” which he recorded with his frequent collaborator, keyboardist Lyle Mays. Metheny and Mays composed the song shortly after learning about Evans’s death, reflecting their deep admiration for his innovative and emotive playing style.

The track is a contemplative and evocative piece that captures the melancholy and beauty of Evans’s music. Through “September 15th,” Metheny and Mays pay homage to Evans’s profound influence on the jazz world, creating a poignant and lasting memorial in his honor.

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Texas A&M University

Facilities Planning & Construction

Texas A&M Foundation Financials

Permanent University Fund

 

 

Standards New Jersey

“Long Branch, New Jersey” 1869 | Winslow Homer

As we explain in our ABOUT, we are continuing the development of the cadre of “code writers and vote-getters” begun at the University of Michigan in 1993.  We are now drilling down into state and local adaptations of nationally developed codes and standards that are incorporated by reference into public safety and sustainability legislation.

This post is a “test pancake” for generating discussion, and for developing a way forward for crafting state exceptions to nationally developed codes and standards.  Every state will have to be managed according to its history, culture, governance regime, asset-base and network of expertise.

Standards Michigan will remain the “free” home site but state-specific sites such as Standards New Jersey will be accessible to user-interest code-writers and vote-getters.   Please send bella@standardsmichigan.com a request to join one of our mailing lists appropriate to your interest for #SmartCampus standards action in the State of New Jersey.

Solberg

Standards South Dakota

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Kappa Houses & Facilities

Off campus sorority and fraternity houses face safety challenges: Some of these issues include:

  1. Security concerns: Greek houses can be targeted for theft or vandalism, especially during large gatherings or events. Limited access control can contribute to security challenges.  They may not be within the purview of the central settlement security unit.  
  2. Fire hazards: Large gatherings, cooking facilities, and electrical systems within these houses pose fire risks. We cover best practice for all occupancy classes routinely; once or twice a month.
  3. Structural issues: Older fraternity and sorority houses are beautiful architecturally but will have maintenance or structural issues that can compromise the safety of residents. Regular inspections and maintenance are necessary to address potential hazards.
  4. Health concerns: Close living quarters can contribute to the rapid spread of illnesses, especially in cases like outbreaks of contagious diseases. Adequate hygiene practices and health protocols are crucial.
  5. Lack of supervision: In some cases, the absence of proper adult supervision can contribute to risky behavior. Establishing clear guidelines and ensuring responsible oversight can mitigate potential problems.
  6. External threats: Proximity to campus or urban areas may expose Greek houses to external threats, such as crime or disturbances. Implementing security measures and collaborating with local law enforcement can help address these concerns.

Addressing these challenges requires a combination of effective policies, education, and collaboration between Greek organizations, university administrations, and local authorities to create safer and more secure environments for all members.  We cover the standards of care — typically nationally developed titles with local adaptations — several times a year.  See our CALENDAR for the next online meeting.

Student Accommodation

The Lord’s Prayer

Standards Indiana

 

 

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