National Electrical Code

The National Electrical Code

The National Electrical Code, NEC is the main document used to ensure electrical safety and to provide guidelines on electrical installations. The NEC is updated every three years. The adoption process is a continual process. The process of revising a new code begins with the adoption of a new document.

The IAEI is a major part of the outcome of the National Electrical Code. The IAEI membership is instrumental in submitting proposals for making the code a better document. IAEI has two representatives on every code making panel. The code panel members provide a valuable asset to the electrical industry and their dedication is appreciated.

The 2014 National Electrical Code
The 19 NEC Code-Making Panels have met in January and December of 2012 to act on the 3,745 Proposals and 1,625 Comments to change the current edition of the National Electrical Code.

There are five new articles for the 2014 Edition
393 Low Voltage Suspended Ceiling Power Distribution Systems
646 Modular Data Centers
728 Fire Resistive Cables systems
750 Energy Management systems