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  • NFPA 70Latest edition of the NFPA's National Electrical Code
  • ebuild (9/26/2007)
  • National Fire Protection Association - Jurisdictions can now offer even more comprehensive protection against electrical fires and shield children from electric shock by adopting the 2008 edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC). Previous editions of the NEC are widely adopted throughout the United States and commonly accepted as the definitive reference for electrical safety across the world. The latest edition, the 51st, builds on the NEC' safety benchmark established by previous editions and requires the best available technology to protect against electrical fire and shock hazards.
  • Designer Icon Series KeypadLiteTouch Introduces New Designer Icon Engraving
  • ebuild (9/13/2007)
  • This month, LiteTouch, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lighting control systems for the residential market, will introduce a new Designer Icon Series as a new engraving option on its Metropolitan, Euro, S-Series and E-Series keypads. Typically LiteTouch buttons are custom engraved with words to describe the function, such as "SCONCES" or "PATIO." The new Designer Icon Series offer users the opportunity to choose from over 50 functional icons, which deliver intuitive and attractive ways of controlling their lighting and other integrated systems via LiteTouch keypads.
  • Ole XL Combo Faceplate LiteTouch and ELAN Integrate Lighting and Home Audio Video System Control
  • ebuild (9/12/2007)
  • LiteTouch, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lighting control systems for the residential market announced it will begin shipping a new faceplate later this month. This new faceplate combines the convenience and sophistication of a LiteTouch lighting control system with the superior sound of an ELAN home audio video system.
  • Cast Stone Switch PlatesAward-Winning Cast Stone Switch Plates By Questech
  • ebuild (9/12/2007)
  • Elegant cast stone switch plates by Questech coordinate beautifully with natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tile and can actually enhance your kitchen design. With Questech's switch plates you can add timeless style that lasts a lifetime. Crafted with natural stone, the switch plates are virtually indestructible and easy to install. All are available with Questech's revolutionary Q-Seal, a factory-applied sealant that is guaranteed for life.
  • New Lighting Packages Make Home Automation Affordable and Easy
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/11/2007)
  • Residents of San Diego's Park Avenue neighborhood never have to come home to a dark dwelling. That's because the builder, Priest Development, has made automated lighting controls standard in the row house community. A Lutron RadioRa system allows owners to touch a button on a control on their car visor to create a lighted path from the front yard all the way to the third floor of their home.
  • Double Horizontal Wall Light
  • ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • This simple, double horizontal wall light from Nicholas Antiques, W6 002, is ideal for use in bathrooms and features a frosted-glass housing. The fixture also is available in a brass, chrome, or bronze finish. www.nicholasantiques.com
  • Sala Sconce
  • ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • The Sala sconce from Boyd Lighting is available in single or double glass shade versions. Using an incandescent lamp, Sala is offered in a satin nickel, satin brass, antiqued Boyd brass, and blackened brass finishes. www.boydlighting.com.
  • Automatic Emergency Light
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • The EgressLite, a recessed emergency light fixture powered by a central battery, automatically pops out to provide illumination along egress paths when AC power is lost. The neutral housing trim can be finished with paint, wallpaper, and other finishes. 866-494-4431.

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