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ICC IEC - International Electrical Code


Scope:
The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of electrical systems and equipment. This code shall regulate the design, construction, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.

Standards Referenced in the ICC IEC:


  • ANSI FC 1 - Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems
  • ICC IEBC - International Existing Building Code
  • ICC IECC - International Energy Conservation Code
  • ICC IFC - International Fire Code
  • ICC IMC - International Mechanical Code
  • ICC IPC - International Plumbing Code
  • ICC IRC - International Residential Code
  • ICC IECC - International Energy Conservation Code
  • ICC IFGC - International Fuel Gas Code
  • ICC IPMC - International Property Maintenance Code
  • ICC IPSDC - International Private Sewage Disposal Code
  • ICC IZC - International Zoning Code
  • NFPA 37 - Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines
  • NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code
  • NFPA 111 - Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems
  • NFPA 262 - Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces
  • NFPA 853 - Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems
  • UL 2043 - Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces
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