How does the NESC differ from the National Electrical Code® (NEC®)?

The National Electrical Code, NFPA-70, addresses proper electrical systems and equipment installation to protect people and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity in buildings and structures. The NEC covers: 1. Installations of electric conductors and equipment within or on public and private buildings or other structures, including mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings; and other premises such as yards, carnivals, parking lots, and industrial substations. 2. Installations of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity. 3. Installations of other outside conductors and equipment on the premises. 4. Installations of optical fiber cable. 5. Installations in buildings used by the electric utility, such as office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops, and recreational buildings that are not an integral part of a generating plant, substation, or control center. You can also find out about obtaining a copy of NFPA 70- ...  more

The National Electrical Code, NFPA-70, addresses proper electrical systems and equipment installation to protect people and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity in buildings and structures. The NEC covers: 1. Installations of electric conductors and equipment within or on public and private buildings or other structures, including mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings; and other premises such as yards, carnivals, parking lots, and industrial substations. 2. Installations of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity. 3. Installations of other outside conductors and equipment on the premises. 4. Installations of optical fiber cable. 5. Installations in buildings used by the electric utility, such as office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops, and recreational buildings that are not an integral part of a generating plant, substation, or control center. You can also find out about obtaining a copy of NFPA 70- ...  more