March 6, 2002—The states of North Dakota and New Hampshire recently announced plans to adopt the latest edition of the widely used electrical safety code developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The North Dakota State Electrical Board and the New Hampshire State Electricians’ Board voted to implement the 2002 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), effective April 1, 2002, and July 1, 2002, respectively. The new edition of the NEC includes more than 300 significant changes and marks the 49th edition of the code, which was first issued in 1897.
Used in every state in the nation, the NEC provides practical safeguards against potential electrical hazards to people and property, focusing on the installation of electrical systems and equipment. Articles in the 2002 edition address administrative positions, transient voltage surge suppression, sensitive electronic equipment, fuel cells and receptacle cord connectors, and attachment plugs. For more information about the NEC, visit the NFPA.
