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ALUMINUM BUILDING
WIRE AND CABLE
NECA/AA 104-2012
NECA/AA 104-2012
Recommended Practice for
An American
National Standard
Published by
National Electrical
Contractors Association
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1. Scope
Table of Contents
Foreword................................................................................................................................... iii
1. Scope.......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Products and Applications Included................................................................................................................1
1.2 Products and Applications Excluded...............................................................................................................1
1.3 Regulatory and Other Requirements...............................................................................................................1
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7. Type MC Cables........................................................................................................................ 24
7.1 MC Cable Construction..................................................................................................................................24
7.2 MC Cable Applications...................................................................................................................................24
7.3 MC Cable Fittings...........................................................................................................................................24
7.4 MC Cable Supports.........................................................................................................................................24
7.5 MC Cable Grounding.....................................................................................................................................24
7.6 MC Cable Ampacities.....................................................................................................................................26
7.7 MC Cable Bending Radius.............................................................................................................................26
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Foreword
National Electrical Installation Standards are Suggestions for revisions and improvements to this
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1. Scope
This standard describes installation procedures and b) Only qualified persons as defined in the NEC
design considerations for aluminum building wire who are familiar with the installation of aluminum
and cable in residential, commercial, institutional building wire and cable should perform the work
and industrial applications not exceeding 2000 volts. described in this publication.
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1.
2. Scope
Basic Installation Techniques
c) Apply the
crimping tool
designed for that
type of connector
and crimp fully in
Figure 1 accordance with
the manufacturers
instructions (Figure
4). Be sure to
select the correct
crimping tool die
for the size of the
connector and the
conductor being
Figure 2 Figure 3
spliced.
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d) Wipe off any excess joint compound and insulate a) Be sure that the raceway is sized in accordance
the connection using tape, heat or cold-shrinkable with the requirements of the NEC.
tubing or other approved insulating material.
b) Run a fish line through the conduit.
2.3.2 Above-ground connections
NOTE: Attaching the line to a piston-type device,
Both compression-type and screw-type connectors which is propelled through the conduit by compressed
are used for above-ground applications. air, can do this. Another method is to push a round
flexible speedometer type steel wire through the conduit.
Compression-type connections are typically made
Polyethylene fish tapes can be used for shorter runs up
inside electrical equipment or a splice box. Size the
to about 30 meters (100 ft).
box to accommodate the number of conductors
and connectors. Follow the instructions in 3.1.3 for c) Attach a clean-out brush to the fish line and
installing compression-type connectors. behind it attach the pull line. Then pull both through
the conduit by means of the fish line.
Screw-type connections are typically made inside
electrical equipment or junction boxes with built- d) Where appropriate, use a basket grip over the
in terminal strips; these are supplied as an integral insulation to attach the pull line to the conductor or
part of equipment such as motors and transformers. conductors (Figure 5).
Install mechanical screw-type terminal lug
connectors as described in 3.1.2. Install compression- e) Where conductors are pulled with a rope, stagger
type terminal lug connectors as described in 3.1.3. the conductor ends and anchor in position with
tape, to provide maximum flexibility around bends
2.4 Pulling Aluminum Conductors in (Figure 6). If using a plexed cable assembly, cut the
Conduits and Raceways conductors to different lengths in order to stagger
the pulling heads or attach a basket grip over the
Follow these steps to install aluminum conductors in entire assembly.
conduits and raceways:
f) Where possible, feed conductors into the conduit
end closest to the sharpest bend to reduce pulling
tension.
Figure 4 Figure 5
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g) To avoid unduly stressing the conductors, ensure 2.5 Installing Aluminum Cables in Trays
that pulling equipment is of adequate power to and Racks
provide a steady tension on the cables and avoid
Where conductors and cables are to be installed in
jerks.
trays or cable racks, follow the applicable steps in
h) Use pulling compound compatible with the Section 2.3, plus the following:
conductor insulation as the conductors are fed into
a) Follow the requirements of NEC Article 392 to
the raceways, to reduce friction and required pulling
determine the allowable number of wires or cables
tension. Note: Some conductors may not require
permitted in trays and their respective ampacities.
pulling compound, check with the cable manufacturer.
To be suitable for use in cable trays, the conductors
i) Wherever possible, when feeding multiple and cables are required to meet the requirements for
conductors or cables into a conduit or raceway, and include the marking For CT Use. Except as
stagger the reels one behind the other so as to permitted in the NEC, single conductors installed in
maintain equal pulling tensions, and prevent cable trays are required to be 1/0 AWG and larger.
conductor or cable cross-over and jamming in the Equipment grounding conductors may be 4 AWG
conduit. and larger.
j) Where possible, pull conductors in a downward NOTE: Although the conductors used in cable trays
direction, to allow gravity to assist in pulling with may have a higher ampacity than the same conduc-
reduced tension. tors installed in raceways, it is generally not possible to
utilize the higher ampacities for two reasons. First, the
conductors installed in the trays generally end up in a
raceway, which limits the rated ampacity of the circuit.
Second, equipment rated for up to 600 Volts is evalu-
ated using ampacities from the 75C column of NEC
Table 310.15(B)(16) in accordance with Section 110.14
and applicable UL standards.
Figure 6
The minimum bending radius for a single conductor, a multiplexed assembly, or multiconductor nonshielded cable
without any metallic sheath or armor.
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b) Where pulling attachments are used on cables, a) Conductors change direction to provide for
cover them with rubber or plastic tapes to prevent thermal expansion and contraction of conductors.
scoring of the trays and installation sheaves during
the pulling operation. NOTE: This does not apply to smooth bends made in
conduits or continuous runs of cables.
c) Use large-radius sheaves around bends and
smaller sheaves on the straight sections of cable b) Tap connections are made (Figure 7).
support trays to reduce the required pulling tensions
and to prevent damage to the wires or cables. NOTE: Split-bolt connectors are listed for two-
conductor connections; a terminal block should be used
d) Where wires or cables are anchored to trays, be for connecting multiple conductors.
sure straps or other cable anchoring devices do not
cut into the insulation or jacket.
Figure 7
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1. Scope Techniques for
Aluminum Conductors
Figure 9
Figure 8 Figure 10
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3.1.1 Listing and marking b) Using a suitable stripping tool to avoid damage to
the conductor, remove insulation from the required
Pressure-type connectors listed for use with both length of the conductor.
aluminum and copper conductors are marked
AL7CU or AL9CU (or CU7AL or CU9AL). c) Wire brush the conductor and apply a Listed joint
compound.
NOTE: Pressure-type connectors rated for 6 AWG
or smaller conductors may have the markings on d) Tighten the connection (Figure 9) per the
the connector, the unit container, or an information connector manufacturers recommendation. In
sheet packed in the unit container. Also, The AL7CU absence of specific recommendations, use the torque
or AL9CU marking is not required on equipment values shown in Tables 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3. Expanded
connectors. However, the equipment bears a marking, tables can be found in the 2011 NEC, Annex I. Use
such as AL-CU, indicating that they are suitable for the B tables in those charts for field terminations.
both aluminum and copper conductors.
e) Wipe off any excess joint compound.
Connectors listed for use with aluminum conductors
are listed in the UL Electrical Construction Equipment 3.1.3 Installation procedures compression-
Directory. The category name for these connectors is type connectors
Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs (ZMVV). Follow these general procedures to install connectors.
All manufacturers instructions should also be followed:
3.1.2 Installation procedure mechanical
screw-type connectors a) Use listed AL7CU or AL9CU connectors sized to
Follow these general procedures to install connectors. accept aluminum conductors of the ampacity specified.
All manufacturers instructions should also be followed: b) The lugs should be marked with wire size, die
a) Use listed AL7CU or AL9CU connectors sized to index, number and location of crimps and should be
accept aluminum conductors of the ampacity specified. suitably color coded. Lug barrel should be factory
pre-filled with a Listed joint compound.
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c) Using a suitable stripping tool, to avoid damage in accordance with the manufacturers installation
to the conductor, remove insulation from the instructions.
required length of the conductor.
A Listed joint compound is applied to the bare
d) Wire brush the conductor. conductor after it has been wire brushed. A
coating of joint compound remains on the surface
e) Crimp the connection (Figure 10) per connector of the conductors, preventing moisture or other
manufacturers recommendations. contaminants from contacting the connection area.
f) Wipe off any excess joint compound. NOTE: Some joint compounds contain coarse grit or
g) If required, tape the joint as described in 2.3 or metallic particles, which make them unsuitable for flat-
apply the insulating enclosure, if provided, with the bar connections.
connector.
3.3 Terminal Lugs
3.2 Joint Compound Listed terminal lugs marked AL7CU or AL9CU
Conductor Termination Compounds (commonly are used to connect aluminum conductors to
known as joint compounds or oxide inhibitors) transformers, switches, bus bars, motors and other
are used on splice and termination connections equipment. Aluminum terminals are usually plated
of aluminum, copper-clad aluminum, and copper to resist corrosion, and these plated connectors
conductors where needed to retard oxidation at should not be wire brushed or abraded.
conductor/connector interface. Joint compounds are Like connectors, terminal lugs are of two basic types:
produced in many varieties, all with special properties mechanical screw type and compression type applied
appropriate for their intended use. Compound by tool and die. Figure 11 shows typical terminal
should be compatible with conductor insulation and lugs. They are applied to the conductor ends in the
components used for splicing and terminating. These same manner described in 3.1.
compounds do not have a deleterious effect on the
conductor metal, insulation or equipment when used Care should be taken that conductor temperature and
ampacity ratings are compatible with the terminals
Table 3.2 Tightening Torque for and equipment to which they are to be connected.
Socket Head Screws See the markings on the equipment, the instructions
furnished with the equipment, or the installation
Socket Size Across Tightening Torque, instructions (drawings) for the project for these
Flats Pound-Inches (N-m) details.
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a) Use the components furnished or specified by the All hardware should be lubricated with silicon
equipment manufacturer. These may include: spray or other suitable lubricant before
tightening.
Steel bolts should be plated or galvanized,
medium carbon steel, heat treated, quenched and b) Tighten bolts to the equipment manufacturers
tempered equal to ASTM A-325 or SAE grade 5. recommended torque.
Bolt Diameter Tightening Torque b) Use large compression type lugs, preferably with
(inch) (pound-feet) two holes, to connect large aluminum conductors
(500 kcmil and up) to heavy equipment having
1/4 or less 6 copper terminal studs and/or pads.
5/16 11
3/8 19 When using aluminum bolts and nuts, only a
7/16 30 heavy flat washer, bearing on the aluminum lug
1/2 40 is necessary as shown in Figure 15, or
5/8 or more 55 With other than aluminum bolts, use Belleville
spring washers and heavy flat washers arranged
as shown in Figure 13.
Figures 17-21 show typical
connections of aluminum
conductors to equipment
terminal lugs in similar
situations.
Figure 11
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Material:Hardened Steel
Table courtesy of Thomas &Betts Co.
Figure 14
Figure 12
Figure 15
Figure 13 Figure 16
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Figure 17
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 18
Figure 19
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4. Service
1. Scope Entrances Using
Aluminum Cables
4.2 Residential
Type SE aluminum cable is commonly used
for residential service entrances and feeders. It
is connected to the utility service drop cable as Figure 22
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Figure 23
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1. Designing
5. Scope with Aluminum
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*Refer to 310.15 (B)(2) for the ampacity correction factors where the ambient temperature is other than 30C (86F).
o
C o
F 60oC Rating 75oC Rating 90oC Rating
31-35 85-95 .91 .94 .96
36-40 97-104 .82 .88 .91
41-45 105-113 .71 .82 .87
46-50 114-122 .58 .75 .82
51-60 124-140 .58 .71
61-70 142-158 .35 .58
71-80 160-176 .41
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90oC may be used to perform the applicable derating 5.6 Moisture Conditions
calculations such that the resulting ampacity of the
Properly installed aluminum cables and conductors
conductors is not greater than their ampacity at 60o or
will operate satisfactorily in damp and wet locations.
75oC to match the temperature rating of the equipment.
Table 5.2 120/240 Volt, 3-Wire, Single-Phase Dwelling Services and Feeders
For individual dwelling units of one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings, conductors, as listed in Table 310.15(B)(7),
shall be permitted as 120/240-volt, 3-wire, single-phase service-entrance conductors, service-lateral conductors, and feeder con-
ductors that serve as the main power feeder to each dwelling unit and are installed in raceway or cable with or without an equip-
ment grounding conductor. For application of this section, the main power feeder shall be the feeder between the main disconnect
and the panelboard that supplies, either by branch circuits or by feeders, or both, all loads that are part of associated with the
dwelling unit. The feeder conductors to a dwelling unit shall not be required to have an allowable ampacity rating greater than
their service-entrance conductors, provided the requirements of 215.2, 220.61, and 230.42 are met.
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Table 5.3 Nominal Dimensions1, Areas, and Mass/1000 ft. for Common Aluminum Building Wire
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Size Non-Magnetic
AWG Non-Magnetic Conduit and Magnetic Conduit
or Magnetic
kcmil Load % Power Factor Conduit Load % Power Factor
70 80 90 95 100 DC 70 80 90 95 100
12 .380 .433 .485 .509 .533 .616 .381 .435 .485 .510 .533
10 .241 .274 .305 .322 .336 .388 .243 .274 .218 .323 .336
8 .153 .174 .193 .203 .211 .244 .155 .176 .195 .204 .211
6 .101 .113 .125 .132 .136 .156 .102 .114 .125 .132 .135
4 .065 .072 .080 .084 .085 .099 .066 .075 .081 .084 .086
2 .043 .047 .051 .053 .054 .062 .044 .048 .052 .054 .053
1 .035 .039 .041 .043 .043 .049 .036 .040 .042 .043 .043
1/0 .029 .032 .034 .035 .034 .039 .030 .033 .035 .035 .034
2/0 .024 .026 .027 .028 .027 .031 .025 .027 .028 .028 .027
3/0 .017 .022 .023 .023 .022 .025 .022 .023 .024 .023 .022
4/0 .016 .017 .018 .018 .017 .020 .017 .018 .018 .018 .017
250 .014 .015 .015 .015 .014 .016 .016 .016 .016 .016 .014
300 .013 .013 .013 .013 .012 .013 .014 .014 .014 .014 .012
350 .012 .012 .012 .011 .010 .012 .013 .013 .013 .012 .010
400 .011 .011 .011 .010 .0089 .010 .012 .012 .012 .011 .0093
500 .0094 .0094 .0091 .0087 .0072 .0082 .011 .010 .010 .0096 .0076
600 .0085 .0085 .0081 .0076 .0060 .0068 .010 .0097 .0090 .0085 .0063
700 .008 .0078 .0072 .0068 .0051 .0059 .0094 .0090 .0084 .0078 .0056
1000 .0068 .0065 .0058 .0053 .0038 .0044 .0082 .0078 .0071 .0064 .0043
All voltage drops are valid up to conductor temperature at 75oC. Compiled from the formula below.
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NECA 402 104
Recommended
Standard for
Practice
Installing
for Installing
Aluminum and
Building
Maintaining
Wire and
Motor
Cable
Control Centers
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1. Type
6. ScopeAC Aluminum Cables
AWG Size-No. of Type of Circuit Weight Per 1000 Approximate Coil Reel Length
Cdr. (Copper) Conductor Feet Length in Feet in Feet
14-2 93 250 1000
14-3 THHN Solid 111 250 1000
14-4 133 250 1000
12-2 112 250 1000
12-3 THHN Solid 140 250 1000
12-4 167 250 1000
10-2 146 250 500
10-3 THHN Solid 189 250 500
10-4 234 250 500
8-2 216 200 500
8-3 THHN Stranded 285 200 500
8-4 364 200 500
6-2 304 100 500
6-3 THHN Stranded 414 100 500
6-4 530 100 500
4-2 429 100 500
4-3 THHN Stranded 613 100 500
4-4 793 100 500
2-2 636 100 500
2-3 THHN Stranded 938 100 500
2-4 1207 100 500
Listed per UL 4 in accordance with NEC Article 320.
Cable tray rated. Used in dry locations only.
Permitted for branch circuits and feeders in both exposed and concealed work.
Requires saddle or clamp type connector, not a set-screw type connector.
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rated up to 600 volts. Aluminum armored cable is d) Connectors listed for armored cable have an
marked Aluminum Armored. inspection opening so that the insulating bushing can
be seen after the fitting has been inserted into the box.
See Table 6.1 for typical constructions of AC Cable.
There are three types of armored cable: e) Use listed fittings or clamps to attach the armored
cable to an outlet box or other enclosure. Outlet
TYPE ACT: Armored cable having 60oC (140oF) boxes are available with built-in clamps. Where
conductors with PVC insulation suitable for dry standard knockouts are provided in an enclosure, the
locations. cable can be secured to these openings with a listed
TYPE ACTH: Armored cable having 75oC (167oF) fitting of the proper size. This information will be
conductors with PVC insulation suitable for dry provided on the fitting carton or packaging.
locations.
f) Aluminum armored cable is not permitted to be
TYPE ACTHH: Armored cable having 90oC used with fittings in which the set screw directly
(194oF) type THHN conductors. Where this contacts the aluminum armor.
cable is installed in thermal insulation, its
ampacity is limited to that of 60oC (140oF)
6.4 AC Cable Supports
conductors.
The NEC requires that Type AC cable be secured
6.2 AC Cable Applications at intervals not exceeding 1.4 meters (4-1/2 ft)
by approved staples, straps, hangers, or suitable
Type AC cable is used primarily for branch circuits
supporting hardware. In addition, it is required to be
and feeders in dry locations where it is not subject to
secured within 300 mm (12 in.) of every outlet box,
physical damage.
junction box, cabinet or fitting.
6.3 AC Cable Terminations The NEC allows exceptions to these rules where
the cable is fished, where flexibility is necessary
Following these steps to connect type AC cable to an
and where the cable supplies a lighting fixture or
outlet box or other enclosure:
equipment within an accessible ceiling.
a) Remove the armor using a fine tooth hacksaw or
a special tool to cut through a single convolution of 6.5 Fishing AC Cable
armor. The cut piece of armor is then unscrewed
The NEC permits type AC armored cable to be run or
to remove it from the twisted conductors.
fished within the air voids of masonry block or tile walls,
b) Removing a 175 mm (7 in.) length of armor is where such walls are not located below grade or subject
usually sufficient for connections within an outlet to excessive moisture. For concealed work in finished
box. A longer lead may be necessary where entering a buildings or finished panels for prefabricated buildings
panelboard enclosure where the conductor must run where supporting of the cable is impracticable, it is
for some distance to reach its termination point. permissible to fish the cable between access points.
c) Pull out the paper wrapped around the conductors 6.6 AC Cable Grounding
to make room for the insulating bushing. This is
supplied with the cable to protect the conductors Type AC cable armor is designed to serve as the
from the sharp edge of the cut armor. This bushing equipment grounding conductor for the circuit(s)
must be in place before inserting the cable into the contained within the cable. To improve armor
fitting or clamp within the box. conductivity, a bond strip of copper or aluminum
is placed inside the cable in direct contact with the
armor throughout its entire length.
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1. Type
7. ScopeMCCable
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green insulated conductor is provided within the cable for data processing or a redundant ground for health
in addition to the required equipment grounding care applications.
conductor, it may be used to supply an isolated ground
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NOTE: NEC Section 517.13(A) Exception No. 1 Twelve times the external diameter of the metallic
requires that when listed Type MC cable is used in sheath for cable more than 19 mm (3/4 in.)
patient care areas of health care facilities, it shall but not more than 38 mm (1.5 in.) in external
have its outer metal armor or sheath qualify as an diameter; and
equipment grounding conductor in accordance with
Fifteen times the external diameter of the metallic
250.118.
sheath for cable more than 38 mm (1.5 in.) in
external diameter.
7.6 MC Cable Ampacities
7.7.2 Interlocked-type armor or corrugated
NEC Table 310.15(B)(16) can be used for ampacities sheath
for Type MC cables. Derating factors apply where
more than three current carrying conductors are Seven times the external diameter of the metallic
present in the cable. Correction factors apply when sheath.
the ambient temperature exceeds 30C (86F).
7.7.3 Shielded conductors
7.7 MC Cable Bending Radius Twelve times the overall diameter of one of the
individual conductors or seven times the overall
All bends should be so made that the cable will
diameter of the multiconductor cable, whichever is
not be damaged. Minimum radii of the curve of
greater.
the inner edge of any bend are specified below for
different types of aluminum MC cable.
Conductors
Aluminum Copper
18 AWG through 8 AWG Not greater than 100 feet 100 feet
6 AWG through 1/0 AWG Not greater than 200 feet 100 feet
2/0 AWG through 4/0 AWG Not greater than 180 feet 80 feet
Over 4/0 through 350 kcmil Not greater than 135 feet 60 feet
Over 350 kcmil through 500 kcmil Not greater than 120 feet 50 feet
Over 500 kcmil through 750 kcmil Not greater than 95 feet 40 feet
Over 750 kcmil Not greater than 85 feet 35 feet
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Annex A: Reference Standards
This publication, when used in conjunction with the National Electrical Code and manufacturers literature,
provides sufficient information to install aluminum building wire and cable. The following publications may
also provide useful information:
ANSI B18.2.1-1981 (R1992), Square Hex Bolts and Screws Inch Series
A325-10, Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
ASTM B211-03, Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Car, Rod, and Wire
ASTM B221-08, Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles
and Tubes
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NECA 412-2012, Standard for Installing and Maintaining Photovoltaic (PV) Power Systems (ANSI)
NECA 413-2012, Standard for Installing and Maintaining Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (ANSI)
NECA 420-2007, Standard for Fuse Applications (ANSI)
NECA 430-2006, Standard for Installing Medium-Voltage Metal-Clad Switchgear (ANSI)
NECA/IESNA 500-2006, Standard for Installing Indoor Commercial Lighting Systems (ANSI)
NECA/IESNA 501-2006, Standard for Installing Exterior Lighting Systems (ANSI)
NECA/IESNA 502-2006, Standard for Installing Industrial Lighting Systems (ANSI)
NECA 503-2005, Standard for Installing Fiber Optic Lighting Systems
NECA/BICSI 568-2006, Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling (ANSI)
NECA/MACSCB 600-2003, Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Medium-Voltage Cable (ANSI)
NECA/NEMA 605-2005, Recommended Practice for Installing Underground Nonmetallic Utility Duct (ANSI)
NECA/BICSI 607-2011, Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation
Methods for Commercial Buildings
NECA 700-2010, Standard for Installing Overcurrent Protection to Achieve Selective Coordination (ANSI)
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