What are NEiS?

National Electrical Installation Standards are the first quality standards for electrical construction, developed by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), in partnership with several industry organizations, to clearly define the actions needed to perform an installation in a “neat and workmanlike manner”, as often referenced in the NEC.

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Raising the Bar

What are NEIS? National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) are the first quality and performance standards for electrical construction. They go beyond the minimum safety requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) to define what is meant by installing electrical products and systems in a “neat and workmanlike manner.”

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NEIS Highlights

  • FREE DOE Webinars: High-Performance SSL for Parking Lots/Structures at Federal Facilities

    Saturday, January 21, 2012

    The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program will present two different webinars on high-performance solid state lighting for parking lots and parking structures for federal facilities on January 24 and 25, 2012. They’re free but registering in advance is required.

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  • Explore Panama, and New Opportunities, at the 2012 Cross Border Meeting

    Friday, January 20, 2012

    DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER:  More than just networking, the 2012 Cross Border Meeting, March 7-9 in Panama City, is about building relationships and strengthening your industry at home and beyond borders. Register ASAP!

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State Regulations

Find the major provisions of electrical code, enforcement, and contractor/electrician licensing requirements for each state in the U.S. It is based upon information supplied by NECA Chapters.

Code Question of the Day

Saturday, January 28, 2012:

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