NECA has developed a variety of valuable COVID-19 resources and collected numerous materials from other sources to provide electrical contractors, chapters, and partners with the most comprehensive information available. Below are links to NECA’s resources, as well as other ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organizations (SDOs).
May is National Electrical Safety Month. Electrical hazard safety is a primary focus of the electrical and other trades, and the general public. Electricity plays an important role in the daily lives of people, whether at work or at home. NECA has developed a daily safety tip for the month of May to emphasize the importance of understanding how to avoid electrical hazards and raise awareness of conditions or situations that could result in electric shock or electrocution without proper precaution.
Each year, electrical malfunctions account for 35,000 home fires causing over 1,130 injuries, 500 deaths, and $1.4 billion in property damage. The average American home was built in 1977. Many existing homes simply can't handle the demands of today's electrical appliances and devices.
Learn the warning signs of an overloaded electrical system and how to avoid overloading circuits.
NASCLA Accredited Examination Provider Extends Testing Site Closures
Due to COVID-19, PSI Services, LLC, which administers the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program, has extended testing site closures in the United States. Candidates can reschedule testing with no penalty and no documentation.
2023 Edition of National Electrical Code Open for Public Input
Adopted in all 50 states, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) is the benchmark for safe electrical design, installation and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards.
Make your voice heard by joining the development process of the next edition of this important standard. The closing date for public input is September 10, 2020.
NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), is a regulatory adoptable standard containing the minimum electrical installation requirements. The legally adopted electrical code can vary by state or local jurisdiction, and often includes a local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) that inspects electrical installations for compliance with the adopted standards.
NECA has developed a collection of ANSI-approved electrical installation workmanship standards and recommended practices. While the NEC has a general requirement that electrical conductors and equipment be installed in a workmanlike manner, the NEC never says how to accomplish that. That is the very purpose of the National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) project.
NEIS was created through cooperation from the entire electrical industry, and its success depends on continued involvement from the industry.
Participation in the standards development process is open to all persons who are directly and materially affected by the proposed standard. Voting membership on the consensus body is not contingent upon NECA membership.
Try an easier way to access the library of National Electrical Installation Standards. The service, available at www.NECAStore.com, provides instant access to all up-to-date NEIS from any device, anywhere. An easy-to-navigate interface and an intuitive search feature allow users to find relevant standards fast. Subscribers also receive real-time updates of any new and revised content. In addition, the NEIS subscription service is cost-effective and provides significant savings when compared with purchasing standards individually.