At Schneider Electric, we recognize that our customers have an array of codes, standards and regulations that impact their safety, energy efficiency and day-to-day business operations.
Because our products and services are designed to help meet the challenges often posed by these regulations, we have a team of professionals that work each and every day in the codes and standards arena to understand what is changing and how those changes will impact our customers.
The National Electrical Code and its importance
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.
Electrical Inspector Resources
The electrical inspector plays a critical key role in the electrical safety system.
NEC Code Adoption Map
ESFI
We are a founding member of the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).
Dedication to Electrical Safety
Inspectors are the eyes of compliance for electrical installations. Because of the important role of the inspector, Schneider Electric participates in many electrical inspector meetings and venues nationwide to provide training and code expertise.
Solutions for customers by effectively using codes and standards
Our experts have produced numerous technical papers and bulletins that will help you better understand the codes and standards system as well as many of the technical requirements of codes and standards. We work within the codes and standards system to make sure that those new technologies and new approaches to resolving your energy needs are properly addressed in the codes and standards.
Industry resources
Unlike many other industry participants, we have industry professionals focused on codes and standards as their primary job function. This provides our customers with access to a group of knowledgeable professionals that know what the key issues in codes and standards are currently and what is coming in the future.
Related Links
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IEEE
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IAEI
International Association of Electrical Inspectors -
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission -
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association -
CSA
Canadian Standards Association -
ANSI
American National Standards Institute -
NEMA
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association -
UL
Underwriters Laboratories