Wiring Methods

• NECA 101-2006 Standard for Installing Steel Conduit (Rigid, IMC, EMT) (ANSI)

  Describes installation practices for rigid metal conduit (RMC), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), electrical metallic tubing (EMT), and steel conduit with supplementary PVC coating. Includes guidelines for conduit bending and threading. Developed jointly with the Steel Tube Institute of North America (STI), NECA 101 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).

• NECA 102-2004, Standard for Installing Aluminum Rigid Metal Conduit (ANSI)

  Describes installation procedures for aluminum rigid metal conduit, including aluminum RMC with a supplementary PVC coating. NECA 102 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).

  For quantities over 10, please contact the Order Desk at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA 111-2003, Standard for Installing Nonmetallic Raceways (RNC, ENT, LFNC) (ANSI)

  Describes installation procedures for nonmetallic raceways of circular cross-section used for electrical power wire and cable, communications wiring, or fiber optic cables. NECA 111 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).

  For quantities over 10, please contact the Order Desk at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

   

• NECA 120-2006, Standard for Installing Armored Cable (Type AC) and Metal-Clad Cable (Type MC) (ANSI)

  Describes installation procedures for Type AC and Type MC cables, which are used for electrical wiring for residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. It also includes information on fittings and other accessories necessary for a quality installation and maintenance of these cable systems. NECA 120 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).

  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Store at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA 121-2007, Standard for Installing Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable (Type NM) and Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable (Type UF) (ANSI)

  This standard describes installation procedures for nonmetallic-sheathed cable (Type NM) and underground feeder and branch-circuit cable (Type UF).

  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Store at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA 130-2010, Standard for Installing and Maintaining Wiring Devices

  Describes the Installing and Maintaining of low-voltage wiring devices permanently installed on building premises wiring systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications in non-hazardous (unclassified) locations, such as for convenience receptacles, lighting switches, disconnect switches, and fixed, stationary or portable electric signs.
  
  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Store at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA 130-2010, Standard for Installing and Maintaining Wiring Devices

  Describes the Installing and Maintaining of low-voltage wiring devices permanently installed on building premises wiring systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications in non-hazardous (unclassified) locations, such as for convenience receptacles, lighting switches, disconnect switches, and fixed, stationary or portable electric signs.
  
  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Store at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA 700-2010 Standard for Installing Overcurrent Protection to Achieve Selective Coordination

  Describes the application procedures for selecting and adjusting low-voltage overcurrent protective devices to achieve selective coordination. NECA 700 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).
  
  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Order Desk at orderdesk@necanet.org, or by phone at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA 700-2010 Standard for Installing Overcurrent Protection to Achieve Selective Coordination

  Describes the application procedures for selecting and adjusting low-voltage overcurrent protective devices to achieve selective coordination. NECA 700 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).
  
  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Order Desk at orderdesk@necanet.org, or by phone at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA/AA 104-2012, Standard for Installing Aluminum Building Wire and Cable (ANSI)

  This standard describes installation procedures and design considerations for aluminum building wire and cable in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications not exceeding 2000 volts. 

  Developed jointly with the Aluminum Association, NECA/AA 104-2012 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).

  For quantities over 10, please contact the order desk at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA/AA 104-2012, Standard for Installing Aluminum Building Wire and Cable (ANSI)

  This standard describes installation procedures and design considerations for aluminum building wire and cable in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications not exceeding 2000 volts. 

  Developed jointly with the Aluminum Association, NECA/AA 104-2012 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).

  For quantities over 10, please contact the order desk at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA/BICSI 607-2011, Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for Commercial Buildings

  This American National Standard specifies aspects of planning and installation of telecommunications bonding and grounding systems within a commercial building. This standard is intended to enhance the planning, specification and layout of an effective telecommunications bonding and grounding system. Additionally, this standard specifies installation requirements for components of the telecommunications bonding and grounding system.
  
  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Order Desk at orderdesk@necanet.org or by calling 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA/BICSI 607-2011, Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for Commercial Buildings

  This American National Standard specifies aspects of planning and installation of telecommunications bonding and grounding systems within a commercial building. This standard is intended to enhance the planning, specification and layout of an effective telecommunications bonding and grounding system. Additionally, this standard specifies installation requirements for components of the telecommunications bonding and grounding system.
  
  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Order Desk at orderdesk@necanet.org or by calling 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA/FOA 301-2009, Standard for Installing and Testing Fiber Optics (ANSI)

  Describes installation and testing practices for optical fiber systems used for communications purposes. Developed jointly with the Fiber Optic Association, the certification body for fiber optic technicians and installers.
  
  NECA/FOA 301 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).
  
  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Store at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA/FOA 301-2009, Standard for Installing and Testing Fiber Optics (ANSI)

  Describes installation and testing practices for optical fiber systems used for communications purposes. Developed jointly with the Fiber Optic Association, the certification body for fiber optic technicians and installers.
  
  NECA/FOA 301 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).
  
  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Store at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA/MACSCB 600-2003, Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Medium-Voltage Cable (ANSI)

  Describes installation procedures for shielded and non-shielded solid dielectric medium-voltage cables rated from 600 volts to 69,000 volts AC and installed in conduits, ducts, or direct buried. This publication applies to single and multi-conductor cables used for distributing power for commercial, institutional, and industrial load in nonhazardous locations both indoors and outdoors. NECA 600 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).

  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Store at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA/NEMA 105-2007, Standard for Installing Metal Cable Tray Systems (ANSI)

  NECA/NEMA 105-2007, Standard for Installing Metal Cable Tray Systems (ANSI) describes installation practices and procedures for metal cable tray systems. Details about maintenance, system modification, grounding and bonding, and inspection and addition of cables are complemented by illustrations throughout. A full list of reference standards is also included.

   

  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Store at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NECA/NEMA 605-2005, Recommended Practice for Installing Underground Nonmetallic Utility Duct (ANSI)

  Describes the installation, shipping, and handling of underground single bore nonmetallic duct for power, lighting, signaling, and communications applications. Developed jointly with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, NECA/NEMA 605 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).

  For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Store at 301-215-4504 for bulk pricing.

• NEIS Yearbook Volume 8

  This CD contains all NEIS published through September 2012. For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Store Order Desk at 301-215-4504 or orderdesk@necanet.org for bulk pricing information.

• NEIS Yearbook Volume 8

  This CD contains all NEIS published through September 2012. For quantities over 10, please contact the NECA Store Order Desk at 301-215-4504 or orderdesk@necanet.org for bulk pricing information.

• Smart Grid: Installation and Construction Management Aspects for Electrical Contractors

  A “smart grid” can be described as the integration of the electrical grid with the information technology/ communication system so it can effectively monitor and manage the generation, storage, transmission, distribution and consumption of electricity. The existence and growth of smart grids is greatly influenced by numerous initiatives that are being introduced in recent years. Different levels of government and industry have rolled out various types of initiatives to support making the electric grid “smart.” Various initiatives indicate great potential for substantial growth in smart grid related development and installation projects. These efforts will present opportunities for the construction industry, especially electrical contractors. In order for electrical contractors to take advantage of these opportunities, they need to be conversant with technologies associated with smart grid and their installation and construction management related aspects. This study explored smart grid technologies both currently available and emerging, and developed their installation work scopes and associated construction management aspects. The following five major smart grid technologies are discussed.
  
  1. Energy Storage Devices (ESD)
  2. Advanced Superconducting Transmission Cables
  3. Smart Substation and Smart Transformers
  4. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
  5. Home Area Networks (HAN)
  
  The installation and construction management aspects of each the above-noted technologies are analyzed under the following impact categories:
  
  - Impact on Overall Power System Design Location, Planning, Zoning and Environmental Considerations
  - Product Procurement
  - Product Installation
  - Design and Construction of Supporting Components
  - Construction Project Management
  Finally, the analysis of each technology is presented in two sets of checklists: (a) checklists summarizing the above noted six impacts categories, and (b) checklist summarizing the work scope of electrical contractors.

• Smart Grid: Installation and Construction Management Aspects for Electrical Contractors

  A “smart grid” can be described as the integration of the electrical grid with the information technology/ communication system so it can effectively monitor and manage the generation, storage, transmission, distribution and consumption of electricity. The existence and growth of smart grids is greatly influenced by numerous initiatives that are being introduced in recent years. Different levels of government and industry have rolled out various types of initiatives to support making the electric grid “smart.” Various initiatives indicate great potential for substantial growth in smart grid related development and installation projects. These efforts will present opportunities for the construction industry, especially electrical contractors. In order for electrical contractors to take advantage of these opportunities, they need to be conversant with technologies associated with smart grid and their installation and construction management related aspects. This study explored smart grid technologies both currently available and emerging, and developed their installation work scopes and associated construction management aspects. The following five major smart grid technologies are discussed.
  
  1. Energy Storage Devices (ESD)
  2. Advanced Superconducting Transmission Cables
  3. Smart Substation and Smart Transformers
  4. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
  5. Home Area Networks (HAN)
  
  The installation and construction management aspects of each the above-noted technologies are analyzed under the following impact categories:
  
  - Impact on Overall Power System Design Location, Planning, Zoning and Environmental Considerations
  - Product Procurement
  - Product Installation
  - Design and Construction of Supporting Components
  - Construction Project Management
  Finally, the analysis of each technology is presented in two sets of checklists: (a) checklists summarizing the above noted six impacts categories, and (b) checklist summarizing the work scope of electrical contractors.

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