Electrical safety code adopted by many (but not all) states, counties, and cities in the United States.
A nationally recognized safety standard for the construction, design and maintenance of electrical circuits.
called "code" - rules sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, under the American National Standards Intsitute (ANSI), to determine electrical safety measures (f in other words why we have to install this, and can't install that)
A consistent set of electrical wiring and installation standards used in the United States.
A consensus standard published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and incorporated in OSHA regulations.
Rules and guide lines instituted by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) to reduce the risk of fire in any electrical installation. R-E is now covered in the latest revision of the NEC.
NEC and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) are consensus standards formulated from input by the entire electrical industry. The NEC is designed for the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. The scope of the NEC is limited to all electrical construction up to the point where the connection is made to the electrical utility conductors. This point is also known as the “Point of Common Coupling (PCC).” The NESC covers all electrical construction on the utility side of the PCC.
A compilation of wiring practices and requirements from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
(NEC): A standard governing the use of electrical wire, cable and fixtures installed in buildings; developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), identified by the description ANSI/NFPA 70-1990. http://www.ansi.org
A standard for electrical activity prepared by the NFPA National Electrical Code Committee for the purpose of safeguarding persons and buildings. The standard contains basic minimum provisions considered necessary for safety.
A standard for safe and proper wiring and electrical appliances to be used as a guide for local jurisdictions in disputes.
A safety code regarding the use of electricity. The NEC is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Institute. It is also used by insurance inspectors and by many government bodies regulating building codes.