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NATIONAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STANDARDS Standards as High as Your Own

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STANDARDS Standards as High as Your Own

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Objectives • Provide general information about NECA and the NEIS

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Objectives • Provide general information about NECA and the NEIS • Describe what the NEIS are and how they are developed • Review the inspiration for the NEIS • Look at ANSI’s role in the NEIS program • Describe what makes the NEIS work • Look at the relationship between the NEC® and NEIS • Provide an overview of the benefits of NEIS • Review the common uses of NEIS 2

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 3 About NECA • NECA is the voice of the

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 3 About NECA • NECA is the voice of the $130 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U. S. • NECA contractors strive to be solution-providers for their customers, and their industry expertise benefits everyone working on an electrical construction project. • NECA contractors set industry standards for traditional and integrated electrical systems and lead the industry in the practical application of new technologies.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 4 General • NECA has produced over 44 ANSI-accredited quality

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 4 General • NECA has produced over 44 ANSI-accredited quality and performance standards for the electrical industry that define what constitutes Good Workmanship in electrical construction. • These standards are formally known as National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS).

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 5 What are NEIS? • National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS)

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 5 What are NEIS? • National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) are a series of quality installation standards for electrical products and systems. • NEIS extend beyond the minimum installation and safety requirements of the National Electrical Code® (NEC®). • Address quality and performance aspects of electrical construction.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 6 Introduction of NEIS • The National Electrical Installation Standards

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 6 Introduction of NEIS • The National Electrical Installation Standards – NEIS were first developed in 1996 by the National Electrical Contractors Association. • The NEIS are the first quality and performance standards for electrical construction. • The NEIS are ANSI-approved standards for installing electrical equipment and systems.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 7 Inspiration for NEIS • Determined a need for quality

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 7 Inspiration for NEIS • Determined a need for quality and performance standards. • Identified the lack of descriptive material dealing with quality and workmanship. • Position NECA contractors favorable with their existing and potential customers.

9/9/2020 NECA 1 Flagship Standard • NECA-1 Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction

9/9/2020 NECA 1 Flagship Standard • NECA-1 Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction • The first NECA ANSI-approved workmanship standard 8

9/9/2020 9 Scope of the ANSI/NECA 1 • Intended to define and provide more

9/9/2020 9 Scope of the ANSI/NECA 1 • Intended to define and provide more specific criteria as to what is intended by installing electrical equipment in a “neat and workmanlike manner. ” • This is required by the NEC® in 110. 12.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 10 Electrical Workmanship • The NEC® requirement that electrical equipment

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 10 Electrical Workmanship • The NEC® requirement that electrical equipment be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner is ambiguous and subjective. • The workmanship requirement is subject to a wide variety of interpretations and variations in construction practices. • NEIS incorporate the issues of quality and workmanship in contract document assisting in implementation and enforcement.

9/9/2020 11 What is Good Workmanship? • The following photos provide examples of work

9/9/2020 11 What is Good Workmanship? • The following photos provide examples of work that could generally be considered as installed in a neat and “workmanlike” manner. • It should be understood that if it is worth doing, it is worth doing right. • Good electrical work generally looks good.

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9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Some of the Titles 17

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9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 18 Steps in the Process DRAFT PINS FORM BSR-9 FORM

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 18 Steps in the Process DRAFT PINS FORM BSR-9 FORM INDUSTRY REVIEW CANVASSS REQUEST ANSI BSR-8 (request for public review) COMMENT RESOLUTION RECIRCULATION OF BALLOTS (if the first didn’t passed) SEND CIRCULATION BALLOT ANSI APPROVAL

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org NEIS Development Process • NEIS are developed/written by subject matter

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org NEIS Development Process • NEIS are developed/written by subject matter experts (SME). • Reviewed and voted on by industry experts during a 30 day period. • SME incorporates suggested changes and creates a final draft for the balloting stage. • A Canvass Group is generated 19

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org How are NEIS Reviewed? • Input from other organizations and

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org How are NEIS Reviewed? • Input from other organizations and stakeholders • Industry representatives on Canvass Groups • Codes and Standards Committee member input • Balloting & Ballot Recirculation. Approved through written Ballot 20

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 21 American National Standards Institute • The American National Standards

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 21 American National Standards Institute • The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is the federation of U. S. standards developing organizations. • ANSI’s 275+ member organizations develop and publish over 13, 000 technical standards dealing with everything from electrical construction products to aerospace technology to Medical imaging equipment. • NECA is an ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization (SDO).

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 22 ANSI Integrity • ANSI’s process ensures transparency, lack of

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 22 ANSI Integrity • ANSI’s process ensures transparency, lack of dominance, and consensus. • ANSI’s consensus procedures involve a broad range of stake-holders including professional engineers, architects, users, manufacturers, building officials, and contractors. • Design teams, end users, and inspection authorities have higher confidence levels in ANSI-approved standards.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org ANSI Approval • ANSI Essential Requirements and Processes • All

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org ANSI Approval • ANSI Essential Requirements and Processes • All input and comments incorporated or resolved. • PINS, BSR-8, & BSR-9 are all required ANSI Documents 23

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Industry Partners • Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) • National Electrical

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Industry Partners • Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) • National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) • Aluminum Association (AA) • Fiber Optic Association (FOA) • Steel Tube Institute (STI) 24

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Industry Partners (cont. ) • National Armored Cable Manufacturing Association

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Industry Partners (cont. ) • National Armored Cable Manufacturing Association (NACMA) • Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) • International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) • Mid-Atlantic Cable Splicing Board (MACSB) • Transformer Association (TA) • BICS (Telecommunications) • Note: List of NEIS partners is non-inclusive 25

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Relationship to the NEC® • The NEC® is a safety

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Relationship to the NEC® • The NEC® is a safety installation Code intended for regulatory use often adopted into law. • The NEC® refers to neat and workmanlike yet never defines what constitutes neat and workmanlike. • The NEC® provides the minimum rules for safe electrical installations. 26

9/9/2020 27 North American Electrical Safety System Installation Codes Product Standards and Certification Qualified

9/9/2020 27 North American Electrical Safety System Installation Codes Product Standards and Certification Qualified Contractors and Workers Safe Products and Safe Installations Inspection and Enforcement (verification)

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Relationship to the NEC® • NEIS are performance standards to

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Relationship to the NEC® • NEIS are performance standards to ensure quality and workmanship. • Specifies what is required to perform a neat and workmanlike electrical installation. • Supplements the NEC® by including the minimum requirements for a quality installation. • Also developed through a consensus process. 28

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 29 Relationship to Other Standards • NEIS exceed minimum requirements

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 29 Relationship to Other Standards • NEIS exceed minimum requirements provided in: • NFPA 70 National Electrical Code® • NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code® • NFPA 780 Standard for Installing Lightning Protection Systems • IEEE ANSI C 2 – National Electrical Safety Code® • Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines (ADAG) • Architectural Graphics Standard • Others

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org What Makes NEIS Work? • The NEIS provide details about

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org What Makes NEIS Work? • The NEIS provide details about how to achieve good workmanship in electrical construction. • The NEIS addresses information not contained in minimum standards and codes. • Distinguishes quality electrical contractors and construction as above average. 30

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9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Advantages of NEIS • More professional and qualified electrical contractors

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Advantages of NEIS • More professional and qualified electrical contractors by improved electrical system quality and installation workmanship • Improved installation reliability and reduced liabilities • Reduced inspection problems and increased integrity • Significant time savings in specification writing 32

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 33 Benefits of NEIS • NEIS are user-friendly and provide

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 33 Benefits of NEIS • NEIS are user-friendly and provide practical guidance for all individuals involved in the electrical construction industry. • NEIS provide convenient and practical methods for communicating the high level of quality owners have in mind when specifying a project.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 34 Benefits of NEIS (cont. ) • NEIS focus is

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 34 Benefits of NEIS (cont. ) • NEIS focus is on installation longevity and other issues beyond just a safe and adequate electrical system installation. • NEIS assist in maximizing performance and the long-term effect of a quality and dependable electrical installation.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 35 Levels of Quality • Quality electrical workmanship is self-evident

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 35 Levels of Quality • Quality electrical workmanship is self-evident • Improves integrity and reputation of electrical contractors • Enhances reliability of electrical installations/systems

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9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 37 Design and Engineering Integrity • NEIS describe specific installation

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 37 Design and Engineering Integrity • NEIS describe specific installation practices that go beyond the minimum safety requirements in the NEC®. • NEIS help insure that electrical installation practices live up to expected professional electrical design integrity.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 38 Clarity and Communication • Incorporating NEIS into contract documents

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 38 Clarity and Communication • Incorporating NEIS into contract documents improves communications among owners, electrical subcontractors, engineers, general contractors, inspectors, and specification writers. • NEIS provide owners with an objective method and means to communicate and clarify design intentions and evaluate results.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 39 Reliability • Applying NEIS to power, communications, and control

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 39 Reliability • Applying NEIS to power, communications, and control systems ensure that the systems perform as intended over the life of the project. • This builds reputations and credibility of professionals who think in terms of project quality and longevity, not just price.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Training Benefits • NEIS provide students and apprentices with a

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Training Benefits • NEIS provide students and apprentices with a baseline understanding of what constitutes good workmanship in electrical construction. • Provides an emphasis on quality of the work that is measurable. • NEIS are a valuable component of electrical worker accredited apprenticeship programs. 40

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 41 NEIS Testimonials • "The series is of great value

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 41 NEIS Testimonials • "The series is of great value to electricians and helps disseminate important technical information to the field. Ultimately, it serves an important public safety goal. " • Ray Hamilton, VP of Communications, NEMA

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 42 NEIS Testimonials • “The NECA standards are good because

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 42 NEIS Testimonials • “The NECA standards are good because so many people in the field have different understandings of what ‘neat and workmanlike’ means, based on their own varying levels of training and experience. ” • Art Hesse, Electrical Code Consultant, Laurel, MD

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org NEIS Testimonials • “When engineers reference these National Electrical Installation

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org NEIS Testimonials • “When engineers reference these National Electrical Installation Standards in project specifications, that definitely makes them enforceable by code officials. ” • Leon Dover, Chief Electrical Inspector, Atlanta, GA 43

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 44 Trademarks and Copyright • NEIS Standards are published by

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 44 Trademarks and Copyright • NEIS Standards are published by the National Electrical Contactors Association (NECA) • NEIS are registered trademarks of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). • NECA holds the copyrights for all NEIS publications.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 45 Future of NEIS • NECA intends to revise the

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 45 Future of NEIS • NECA intends to revise the NEIS periodically in accordance with ANSI requirements. • Development objectives are to include new NEIS based on industry trends and identified needs. • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for NEIS training programs.

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Additional Information • For additional information or to obtain copies

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Additional Information • For additional information or to obtain copies of NEIS Standards refer to the following: • NECA Standards and Safety • 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1100 • Bethesda, MD 20814 • Phone: 301 -215 -4549 • Fax: 301 -215 -4500 • www. neca-neis. org 46

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 47 Summary • Provided general information about NECA and the

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org 47 Summary • Provided general information about NECA and the NEIS • Described what the NEIS are and how they are developed • Reviewed the inspiration for the NEIS • Explained ANSI’s role in the NEIS program • Described what makes the NEIS work • Reviewed the relationship between the NEC and NEIS • Provided an overview of the benefits of NEIS • Reviewed the common uses of NEIS

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Contact Information • Michael J. Johnston – Executive Director •

9/9/2020 www. neca-neis. org Contact Information • Michael J. Johnston – Executive Director • 301 -215 -4521 mj@necanet. org • Aga Golriz – Administrator, NECA Standards & Safety • 301 -215 -4549 aga. golriz@necanet. org 48

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STANDARDS Standards as High as Your Own Questions?

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STANDARDS Standards as High as Your Own Questions?