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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Question:
Hello,
Enjoy the code forum very helpful. My is about the question of the Handbook of the NEC on Friday 1/22/21. Is the commentary / narrative of the Handbook approved by the Code Making Panel before publishing?
Lukas Koomen
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Answer:
Hi Lukas,
Thanks for the question. The NEC Handbooks contain the actual enforceable code text and they include many narratives that describe or explain requirements. These narratives are not the actual Code, and are developed for the Handbook by staff and other industry experts. The NEC Code Panels are not reviewing or approving these narratives to our knowledge. You might want to inquire with NFPA to confirm or for additional information.
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