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An Open Invitation to Building Department Officials Regarding Unlisted Equipment in Their Jurisdiction
, , | July 29, 2026| Post by: LBIES Staff

An Open Invitation to Building Department Officials Regarding Unlisted Equipment in Their Jurisdiction

Every day, building departments and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) across the United States make important decisions that directly impact the safety of workers, facilities, and the public. Those decisions are not easy. They require balancing code compliance, public safety, limited resources, and an ever-growing variety of electrical equipment entering the marketplace. At Lewis Bass International [...]
The Role of the AHJ: Understanding Safety According to the Authority Having Jurisdiction
, | December 18, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

The Role of the AHJ: Understanding Safety According to the Authority Having Jurisdiction

When it comes to engineering safety, few regulatory bodies hold as much power as the organization spelled with three simple letters: A-H-J. The Authority Having Jurisdiction, or AHJ, is the organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the codes, standards, and safety regulations that keep workplaces, public spaces, and homes secure. Understanding the role of [...]
What is an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and why should you care?
, , , | June 21, 2021| Post by: LBIES Staff

What is an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and why should you care?

What is an Authority Having Jurisdiction? In North America, an AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) acts as the enforcement arm of the NFPA 79/790/791 codes that govern our industry when it comes to electrical evaluations of equipment. While it was not intended to be confusing, the fact of the matter is that the AHJ isn’t just [...]
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