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The organizations listed in
Table 10: Authorities on Electrical Codes
Organization
National Electrical Code (NEC) Classification
(USA only)
Recognized authority on safe electrical wiring.
Federal, state, and local governments use
NEC standards to establish their own laws,
ordinances, and codes on wiring specifications.
The NEC classification is published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Underwriters' Laboratory (UL)
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."
National Electrical Manufacturing Association
(NEMA) (USA only)
Organization of electrical product
manufacturers. Members develop consensus
standards for cables, wiring, and electrical
components.
Electronic Components Industry Association
(ECIA)
Trade association that develops technical
standards, disseminates marketing data, and
maintains contact with government agencies
in matters relating to the electronics industry.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
(USA only)
Commission that regulates all interstate and
foreign electrical communication systems that
originate in the United States according to the
Communications Act of1934. The FCC regulates
all U.S. telephone and cable systems.
Set Up the Wiring Closet
Be aware of the following recommendations for your wiring closet:
•
Make sure that your system is easily accessible for installation and service. See
Specifications and Recommendations
•
Use appropriate AC or DC power, power distribution, and grounding for your specific
installation.
Table 10
are authorities on electrical codes.
on page 41 for more information.
Extreme 7720 Hardware Installation Guide
Set Up the Wiring Closet
Address
Web Site URL
NFPA
www.nfpa.org/
1 Batterymarch
Park
Quincy, MA 02169
USA
UL
www.ul.com
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL
60062
USA
NEMA
www.nema.org
1300 N. 17th Street
Rosslyn, VA 22209
USA
ECIA
www.ecianow.or
g
111 Alderman Drive
Suite 400
Alpharetta, GA
30005
USA
FCC
www.fcc.gov
445 12th Street S.W.
Washington, DC
20554
USA
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