Codes & Standards

 

Essential to the work of the electrical contractor is knowledge of the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Installation Standards and additional standards and codes administered by the National Fire Protection Association, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and others. Here is a list of all our articles on codes and standards listed chronologically by issue date. 

Article 240 in the National Electrical Code (NEC) provides general requirements for overcurrent protection and overcurrent protective devices.

Article 424 in the National Electrical Code (NEC) addresses fixed electric space heating equipment, stating, “for the purpose of the article, heating equipment shall include heating cable, unit heaters, boilers, central systems, or other approved fixed electric space-heating equipment.” Since the sc

At a recent seminar, one of the attendees asked, “What is a ‘Ufer’ ground?” This is a common question. A “Ufer” ground is slang for what the National Electrical Code (NEC) addresses as a concrete-encased grounding electrode.

If you have a problem related to the National Electrical Code (NEC), are experiencing difficulty in understanding a Code requirement, or are wondering why or if such a requirement exists, ask Charlie, and he will let the Code decide. Questions can be sent to codefaqs@earthlink.net.

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Grounding Separately Derived Systems

Last month, we reviewed the basic requirements for grounding separately derived systems in accordance with Article 250 of the National Electrical Code (NEC). This month, we will explore a proposed 2002 Code change and how it might impact safety. 2002 NEC proposal

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Outlet Accessibility, Grommet Specs Changed in 1999 Code

Herewith are a few 1999 National Electrical Code (NEC) changes you may have overlooked. In Sec. 210-52(b)(1) Exception No.

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Installing Transformers in Special Situations

The column this month will cover questions about transformer installations that were the subject of concern to subscribers to NECA’s on-line “Code Question of the Day.” All answers are based on the current 1999 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC); however, beginning with this month’s colum

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Why Does the Code Mention Design E Motors If No One Makes Them?

My business is to conduct seminars on the National Electrical Code (NEC), grounding and bonding, and electrical safety. Even before it went into effect, questions arose in the seminars about coverage of Design E motors in the 1996 NEC.

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Dedicating Equipment Space

In the 1999 National Electrical Code (NEC), Section 110-26, Spaces About Electrical Equipment, consists of 1996 Section 110-16 plus Subsection (f), Dedicated Equipment Space, relocated from 1996 Section 384-4.

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Safely Installing Electrical and Service Panels in Residential Closets

This month’s column addresses controversial issues that have come up in NECA’s online “Code Question of the Day.” The author gives his opinion in his answers and invites your comments on the material discussed. Please e-mail your comments to brooke@necanet.org.

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