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Author i s on electri al codes:

 

 

onal Electrical Code (NEC) Classification —

 

A recognized au hority

safe electrical wiring.

 

U S. Federal, state, and local governments use NEC

 

standards

 

establish their own laws, ordinances,

 

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Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) Listing —

An independent research and testing laboratory. UL evaluates the performance and capability of electrical wiring and equipment to determine whether they meet certain safety standards when properly used. Acceptance is usually indicated by the words “UL Approved” or “UL Listed.”

UL

333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook IL 60062-2096 USA www.ul.com

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National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) — An organization of electrical product manufacturers. Members develop consensus standards for cables, wiring, and electrical components.

NEMA

1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1847 Rosslyn VA 22209 USA www.nema.org

Electronic Industries Association (EIA) — A trade association that develops technical standards, disseminates marketing data, and maintains contact with government agencies in matters relating to electronics and related industries.

EIA

2500 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22201-3834 USA www.eia.org

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