Codes and Standards
Codes and Standards
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NFPA 70B: Step-by-step compliance guide
Learn the big shifts from recommendations to requirements
2023 NFPA 70B code updates are here
Our new guide outlines the 2023 changes in the National Fire Protection (NFPA) 70B: Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. Specifically, its dramatic change from making what used to be a recommendation a standard practice – and how these changes can help reinforce a culture of maintenance and safety within organizations.
Schneider Electric, Classic Electric, and NECA dive into the NEC changes and what they mean for electrical contractors.
2023 NEC changes for contractorsFeatured videos include updates on arc flash, equipment and services, and working space.
Experts from Schneider Electric and Gresham Smith discuss NEC changes and how they impact specifiers.
2023 NEC changes for specifiersFeatured videos include updates on surge protection, selective coordination, and commissioning.
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2023 NEC changes: Selective coordination
30% of construction costs come from change orders. For electrical contractors, selective coordination is something often missed that can cause issues toward the end of a project.
Watch the full conversation. Login now.2023 NEC changes: Surge protection
Discover what's new in section 215.18 surrounding location, common configurations, ratings, and more — and why this information is so important for specifiers.
Watch the full conversation. Login now.2023 NEC changes: Working spaces
The size of the electrical room is an important factor that could result in costly changes if not properly understood.
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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presents updates to the National Electrical Code (NEC) — the foundation for electrical safety in the U.S., once every three years in response to public input. The code is put in place to reduce the risk of fire and other safety hazards. However, it also impacts the way contractors, electricians, specifiers, and other industry professionals plan and execute projects. Therefore, understanding the latest changes is vital.
Our experts discuss notable 2020 NEC code changes
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Excerpts on notable 2020 NEC code changes for residential buildings
Residential: GFCI Protection
125-250-volt receptacles require ground fault circuit interrupter protection (GFCI). 2-pole GFIs replace most standard 2-pole MCBs.
Residential: Surge Protection
New and replacement service equipment supplying dwellings require a surge protection device (SPD).
Residential: Exterior Emergency Disconnect
One- and two-family dwellings must have a labeled, accessible outdoor emergency disconnect.
Residential: Arc-Energy Reduction
Documentation validating that an arc-energy reduction system is in place and operates below the arcing current is required. Additional on-site testing may also be needed.
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Excerpts on notable 2020 NEC code changes for commercial and industrial buildings
Commercial: GFCI Protection
125-250-volt receptacles require ground fault circuit interrupter protection (GFCI). 2-pole GFIs replace most standard 2-pole MCBs.
Commercial: Service Equipment
Pieces of electrical equipment that will require disconnects is expanding. Our experts tell you what you need to know.
Commercial: Lighting Load Calculations
The NEC has made changes to how lighting loads are calculated in non-dwelling buildings.
Commercial: Arc-Energy Reduction
Documentation validating that an arc-energy reduction system is in place and operates below the arcing current is required. Additional on-site testing may also be needed.
Related Links
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersIAEI
International Association of Electrical InspectorsIEC
International Electrotechnical CommissionNFPA
National Fire Protection AssociationCSA
Canadian Standards AssociationANSI
American National Standards InstituteNEMA
The National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationUL
Underwriters Laboratories
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