Electrical Codes & Standards
News and stories about the codes standards used by electrical contractors—including the National Electrical Code, NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, IEEE standards and more—appear monthly in ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine and can be read and shared on ECmag.com. Electrical contractors need these codes to stay safe on the job, and many of the codes also protect those living and working in the buildings serviced by ECs.
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Meeting the Goal: Electric shock, electrical burns and other hazards
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The stated purpose of NFPA 70E is to provide a practical safe working area for employees relative to hazards arising from the use of electricity.
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Green Wire Nuts, Emergency Lighting Controls and More
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Jim Dollard has an extensive background in codes and standards. Send questions about the
...2023 NEC Changes
In his 20-part series, National Electrical Code expert Mark Earley explained all the changes that went into the 2023 edition of the NEC as part of the three-year revision cycle.
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Round 1 of the 2023 NEC: A summary of proposed changes
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Bonding Methods, Code-Compliant Drawings and More
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