Scope of NESC

[tom baker]

Does anyone have a copy of the NESC and can you post the scope? I am developing an electrical safety class and want to compare the scope to NFPA 70, 70B and 70E.
Thanks

 

[rbalex]

Does anyone have a copy of the NESC and can you post the scope? I am developing an electrical safety class and want to compare the scope to NFPA 70, 70B and 70E.

Thanks​

Here you go:

Section 1.

Introduction to the

National Electrical Safety Code?



010. Purpose

The purpose of these rules is the practical safeguarding of persons during the installation, operation,

or maintenance of electric supply and communication lines and associated equipment.

These rules contain the basic provisions that are considered necessary for the safety of employees

and the public under the specified conditions. This Code is not intended as a design specification or

as an instruction manual.

011. Scope

A. These rules cover supply and communication lines, equipment, and associated work practices

employed by a public or private electric supply, communications, railway, or similar utility in the

exercise of its function as a utility. They cover similar systems under the control of qualified

persons, such as those associated with an industrial complex or utility interactive system.

B. The NESC covers utility facilities and functions up to the service point.

NOTE:
The National Electrical Code(NEC(C)) (NFPA 70, 2005 Edition) covers utilization wiring

requirements beyond the service point.

C. NESC rules cover street and area lights (supplied by underground or overhead conductors) under the

exclusive control of utilities (including their authorized contractors) or other qualified persons (such

as those associated with an industrial complex).

NOTE:
Luminaires not under such exclusive control are governed by the requirements of the NEC.

D. NESC rules do not cover installations in mines, ships, railway rolling equipment, aircraft, or

automotive equipment, or utilization wiring except as covered in Parts 1 and 3.

 

[tom baker]

Perfect, thanks