National Electrical Installation Standards
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Last Updated: 08/25/2010
 

New Standard Projects

NECA/CDA 108 (201x) - Recommended Practice for Designing and Installing Copper Building Wire Systems
This recommended practice describes installations procedures and design considerations for copper building wire and cable in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial applications not exceeding 600 volts in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
NECA 412 (201x) - Standard for Installing and Maintaining Photovoltaic Systems
This standard describes the application procedures for installing photovoltaic power systems and components.
NECA 504 (200x) - Standard for Installing Light Control Devices and Systems
This standard describes the installation and related work for lighting controls commonly used in commercial, institutional, industrial and residential buildings.

In Review

NECA 303 (200x) - Standard for Installing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems
Describes installation procedures for closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems
NECA 305 (201x) - Standard for Fire Alarm System Job Practices
This standard describes practices for installing, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems. These job practices represent a minimum level of quality for fire alarm system installations.
NECA/NEMA 605 (201x) - Recommended Practice for Installing Underground Nometallic, Utility Duct
Describes the installation, shipping, and handling of underground single bore nonmetallic duct for power, lighting, signaling, and communications applications. Developed jointly with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Comment: NECA/NEMA 605 will be starting the ANSI accreditation process in the first quarter of 2010.

Ballot

The following draft standards have been sent to industry experts for review or out for ANSI Ballot and Public Review.
NECA/BICSI 607 (200x) - Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for Commercial Buildings
This Standard specifies aspects of planning and installation of telecommunications bonding and grounding systems within a commercial building. This standard is intended to enhance the planning, specification and layout of an effective telecommunications grounding and bonding system. Additionally, this standard specifies installation requirements for components of the telecommunications bonding and grounding system.
Comment: Currently revising the draft to incorporate suggestions sent in from the canvass group and from the public review.

Pre-Publication

All balloting is complete on the following standards.
NECA 130 (200x) - Standard for Installing and Maintaining Wiring Devices
This standard describes the installation and maintenance procedures for wiring devices.
Comment: This project is in a recirculation ballot and public review phase. The public review ends Feb. 22. 2010
NECA 169 (200x) - Standard for Installing and Maintaining Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) and Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
This standard describes the installation and maintenance procedures for arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) and ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs).
NECA 230 (201x) - Standard for Selecting, Installing, and Maintaining of Electric Motors and Motor Controllers
This standard describes recommended procedures for selecting and installing stationary electric motors and motor controllers rated 600 volts or less. It also covers routine maintenance procedures to be followed after the installation is complete.
NECA 505 (201x) - Standard for Installing and Maintaining High Mast, Roadway and Area Lighting
This Standard describes the installation and maintenance procedures for high mast, roadway, area, and sport lighting systems installed outdoors for commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. This Standard applies to high intensity discharge lighting luminaires rated 600 Volts and less and mounted on poles. This Standard does not apply to specialized applications or installations with special environmental or regulatory conditions.