QUIZ 3 -F Flashcards
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NECA means
National Electrical Contractors Association
Motto of NECA is?
The Voice of the Electrical Construction Industry
NECA focuses on
Installation practices & workmanship
When was NECA founded?
1901 (usa)
When was NETA founded?
1972
when was IEEE founded?
1963 (merger of AIEE and
IRE, USA-based)
When was UL founded?
1894
NECA focuses on
Installation quality &
best practices
NETA focuses on
Testing, commissioning,
maintenance
IEEE focuses on
Technical standards,
innovation, R&D
UL focuses on
Product safety testing
and certification
Who is the main users of NECA
Electrical contractors,
installers
Who is the main users of NETA
Testing engineers,
commissioning teams
Who is the main users of IEEE
Researchers, engineers,
standard developers
Who is the main users of UL
Manufacturers, product
developers
What is the role of NECA in projects
Ensures workmanship
& compliance
What is the role of NETA in projects
Verifies proper operation
before energizing
What is the role of IEEE in projects
performance
expectations
What is the role of UL in projects
Certifies that products
are safe to use
Is NECA mandatory?
Not always, but used
in professional specs sometimes
Is NETA mandatory?
Not code-mandated but
widely followed
Is IEEE mandatory?
Voluntary; often
referenced in tech specs
Is UL mandatory?
Often required by
law/insurance (esp. in
US)
UL means
Underwriters Laboratories