National Electrical Installation Standards
Standards as High as Your Own
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.
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
Linemen Climbing to the Top of their Trade in Forest Park
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Links to an article on how first-rate union linemen are produced at a training center in Forest Park, Illinois, and why union electricians see more work ahead with the development of the Smart Grid.
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.
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
Sunday, January 29, 2012:
Subject: Multifamily common area house meter Happy New Year! Thank you …
Thursday, January 26, 2012:
Subject: Dumb Questions? Charlie, Read your "Code Questions every day....I am …