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Motors
One of the largest articles in the National Electrical Code deals with wiring safety for motors, motor circuits and controllers — Article 430 — which makes sense because rotating machinery present the largest watt load in building premise power chains.
Over our 30 year tenure on NEC technical committees we have had some modest success getting safety and sustainability concepts relevant to education facilities driven into this part of the NEC. Ahead of the January 4th deadline for submitting new ideas for the 2026 revision we will review what we did and what more – if anything — can be done to improve safety and sustainability. We usually begin with an examination of the transcripts of committee decisions in the previous revision cycle; linked below.
(C)onnected & (A)utomated (V)ehicle Code
Satire on Steam Coaches (1831) / H. T. Alken
The CSA America Standards organization has launched a new best practice title — CSA T150 Connected & Automated Vehicle Code — that may, at the very least, guide the safety and sustainability agenda of many large research universities that have transportation service units. Many governments direct research funding toward transportation so this product may inform the practicality of academic research.
The CSA Group announcement, made through ANSI’s Project Initiation Notification platform, is paraphrased below:
Project Need: To support innovation and deployment in the field of connected and autonomous vehicles by providing infrastructure requirements for the installation and safe operations of CAVs and corresponding infrastructure in the North American context.
Stakeholders: This proposed Code is being developed at the request of industry and manufacturers. It will provide the industry with the technical requirements and standards of safe operation of CAVs. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests:
(a) Ensuring that the latest innovative/technology/safety features are available for users,
(b) Addressing needs of regulators by providing suitable requirements;
(c) Supporting certification bodies.
The connected and automated vehicle (CAV) code specifies infrastructure requirements for CAVs operating or intended to operate in both on-road and off-road environments in order to address public safety, security, and privacy challenges. The code includes, but is not limited to, physical and digital infrastructure. Consideration is given to cybersecurity, interoperability, data management, data privacy, data integrity, human aspects, and accessibility. The CAV code is intended to primarily address issues related to public safety, security, and privacy in conjunction with detailed knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and technological landscape, and ensuring compliance with all relevant and applicable law. The CAV code is not intended as a design specification nor as an instruction manual for untrained persons.
According to the public comment page this title was open for consultation for less than 30 days.
This is an ambitious undertaking and certain to inspire competition among competitor conformance and certification organizations. Accordingly, we will follow the developmental path of the proposed “Code”. We encourage direct participation in the CSA Group’s standards development program by students, faculty and staff in the education industry.
Standards Michigan will continue to be a resource for education facility managers, academic researchers and any other final fiduciary (user-interest) in the public or private sector who need cross-cutting perspective. This title appears on the standing agenda of our periodic Mobility colloquia. See our CALENDAR for the next online meeting; open to everyone.
Photo Credit: Center for Digital Education
Issue: [19-146]
Category: Transportation & Parking
Colleagues: Mike Anthony, Paul Green, Jack Janveja, Richard Robben
Source: ANSI Standards Action
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Natural Light & Architecture
FYI: Consultation on IES RP-46 Recommended Practice: Supporting the Physiological and Behavioral Effects of Lighting in Interior Daytime Environments closes April 10:
Advantages of natural light in educational occupancies:
- Improved academic performance: Studies have shown that students exposed to natural light perform better academically compared to those in classrooms with artificial lighting.
- Energy efficiency: Natural light can help to reduce energy consumption and costs associated with artificial lighting.
- Positive impact on health and well-being: Exposure to natural light has been linked to improved mood, reduced stress levels, and better sleep quality.
- Reduced absenteeism: Natural light has been shown to reduce absenteeism in schools, which can have a positive impact on student learning outcomes.
Disadvantages of natural light in educational occupancies:
- Glare and heat gain: Natural light can create glare and heat gain, which can be uncomfortable and distracting for students and teachers.
- Inconsistent lighting levels: Natural light levels can vary throughout the day and seasonally, which can make it difficult to maintain consistent lighting levels in a classroom.
- Limited control: Unlike artificial lighting, natural light cannot be easily controlled or adjusted to meet the needs of a specific classroom.
- Exposure to harmful UV rays: Prolonged exposure to natural light can also lead to harmful UV exposure, which can increase the risk of skin cancer and other health problems.
Overall, natural light has many advantages in educational occupancies, but it is important to carefully consider the potential disadvantages and to design spaces that optimize the benefits of natural light while minimizing the drawbacks.
Architecture and Aesthetic Education
“The most enduring architectural works are those
that speak to the timeless principles of beauty and order.”
— Roger Scruton
Relax this Saturday with some music from Sir Roger Scruton
This piece was composed by Sir Roger for his wife, Sophie. This recording was performed by Bri Ulrich, transcribed by Josh Bauder, and recorded by Emma Davis. We hope you love it as much as we dohttps://t.co/NjdkGpkn71
— Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation (@Scruton_Legacy) March 25, 2023
Raisin Monday
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