Stormy Shanks Joins KCL Ownership Group
KCL Engineering welcomes Stormy Shanks, PE as its newest associate. Beginning her KCL career in 2016 at the company's headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa, Stormy's move to Portland, Oregon in 2017 put in motion a strategic plan to bring KCL's signature consulting style to the Pacific Northwest. Stormy established a KCL Portland office in 2018, which has grown to include six team members and a presence in Eugene. Stormy's leadership has been integral to KCL's success. Alon
When Do I Need To Conduct An Arc Flash Study?
NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) requires electrical equipment that may be serviced while energized to be labeled with potential arc flash hazards. Methods for performing and calculating arc flash hazard are defined in NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace and IEEE 1584 - Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations. OSHA requires employers to perform workplace hazard assessments and provide appropriate PPE along with training on how to properly u
Is commissioning a building required?
We must look to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and all local code requirements to determine whether commissioning is required. Commissioning is most commonly addressed in the AHJ’s adopted energy code. For instance, the 2012, 2015 and 2018 versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Section C408 indicate commissioning is required, and it is on the design professional to provide evidence of mechanical system commissioning completion, whereas ASHRAE