National Electrical Code (USA)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/National_Electrical_Code_(USA)
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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:standard
electrical code
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:NEC
gptkbp:adoptedBy most U.S. states
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:NFPA_70
gptkbp:appliesTo commercial buildings
residential buildings
industrial buildings
gptkbp:basisFor electrical inspections
licensing of electricians
gptkbp:citation gptkb:NFPA_70-2023
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:covers industrial equipment
grounding
communications systems
emergency systems
overcurrent protection
special equipment
wiring methods
special occupancies
gptkbp:enforcedBy local authorities having jurisdiction
gptkbp:firstPublished 1897
gptkbp:frequency 3 years
gptkbp:hasSection gptkb:Article_250_(Grounding_and_Bonding)
gptkb:Article_430_(Motors,_Motor_Circuits,_and_Controllers)
gptkb:Article_690_(Solar_Photovoltaic_Systems)
gptkb:Article_700_(Emergency_Systems)
gptkb:Article_800_(Communications_Circuits)
Article 310 (Conductors for General Wiring)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label National Electrical Code (USA)
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:latestReleaseVersion 2023
gptkbp:notCover design of electrical products
utility installations
gptkbp:notLawUntil adopted by local jurisdiction
gptkbp:publishedBy gptkb:National_Fire_Protection_Association
gptkbp:purpose protection of people and property from electrical hazards
gptkbp:relatedStandard gptkb:NFPA_70E
gptkb:NFPA_79
gptkb:NFPA_72
gptkbp:scope safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment
gptkbp:usedBy contractors
electricians
inspectors
electrical engineers
gptkbp:website https://www.nfpa.org/nec
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CSA_C22.1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6