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U.S. Electrical Codes Authorities on electrical codes: s National Electrical Code (NEC) Classification - A recognized authority on safe electrical wiring. U.S. Federal, state, and local governments use NEC standards to establish their own laws, ordinances, and codes on wiring specifications. The NEC Classification is published by: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1 Batterymarch Park P.O. Box 9101 Quincy MA 02269-9109 USA www.nfpa.org s Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) Listing - An independent research and testing laboratory. UL evaluates the performance and capability of electrical wiring and equipment to determine whether they meet certain safety standards when properly used. Acceptance is usually indicated by the words "UL Approved" or "UL Listed." UL 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook IL 60062-2096 USA www.ul.com Building and Electrical Codes 51 s National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) - An organization of electrical product manufacturers. Members develop consensus standards for cables, wiring, and electrical components. NEMA 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1847 Rosslyn VA 22209 USA www.nema.org s Electronic Industries Association (EIA) - A trade association that develops technical standards, disseminates marketing data, and maintains contact with government agencies in matters relating to electronics and related industries. EIA 2500 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22201-3834 USA www.eia.org

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Building and Electrical Codes
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U.S. Electrical Codes
Authorities on electrical codes:
National Electrical Code (NEC) Classification —
A recognized authority on safe electrical wiring.
U.S. Federal, state, and local governments use NEC
standards to establish their own laws, ordinances,
and codes on wiring specifications. The NEC
Classification is published by:
Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) Listing —
An independent research and testing laboratory.
UL evaluates the performance and capability of
electrical wiring and equipment to determine
whether they meet certain safety standards when
properly used. Acceptance is usually indicated by
the words “UL Approved” or “UL Listed.”
UL
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook IL 60062-2096 USA
www.ul.com
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA) — An organization of electrical product
manufacturers. Members develop consensus
standards for cables, wiring, and electrical
components.
NEMA
1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1847
Rosslyn VA 22209 USA
www.nema.org
Electronic Industries Association (EIA) — A trade
association that develops technical standards,
disseminates marketing data, and maintains
contact with government agencies in matters
relating to electronics and related industries.
EIA
2500 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington VA 22201-3834 USA
www.eia.org