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

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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