Code Panel Member Selection

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I am listening, but I can't help here. I am not a CMP member, and don't know the process. Perhaps Bob Alexander can shed some light on this?
 
Charlie E is our CMP moderator he is on CMP 10.
From what I know you have to represent some industry. Charlie is from the Edision Electric Institute.
 
I seem to recall that a private individual can be a member of a CMP, but the sticking point is that all the expenses for an individual being on the CMP must be covered by that individual or some entity underwriting him/her.
 
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I am listening, but I can't help here. I am not a CMP member, and don't know the process. Perhaps Bob Alexander can shed some light on this?
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The basic process is found in Section 3 of NFPA?s Regulations Governing Committee Projects (Regs) especially Sub-section 3.2.4. http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/PDF/CodesStandards/Directory/RegsGovCommProjects2006.pdf

In response to Al Hildenbrand's comment NFPA prefers "Organizational" representatives but private individuals may ocassionally be given "Special Expert" status.

The ?Interests? the NFPA likes to see represented are not described in the Regs but in Annex A-3 of the Committee Officer?s Guide. http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/PDF/committeeguide.pdf They are also listed on the page after the last numbered page in the 2005 NEC
 
Thanks for the links, Bob. When reading A3, it seems to be pretty open ended. . . noting U, I/M, L and. especially, C below:
  1. M Manufacturer: A representative of a maker or marketer of a product, assembly, or system, or portion thereof, that is affected by the standard.
  2. U User: A representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the standard.
  3. I/M Installer/Maintainer: A representative of an entity that is in the business of installing or maintaining a product, assembly, or system affected by the standard.
  4. L Labor: A labor representative or employee concerned with safety in the workplace.
  5. R/T Applied Research/Testing Laboratory: A representative of an independent testing laboratory or independent applied research organization that promulgates and/or enforces standards.
  6. E Enforcing Authority: A representative of an agency or an organization that promulgates and/or enforces standards.
  7. I Insurance: A representative of an insurance company, broker, agent, bureau, or inspection agency.
  8. C Consumer: A person who is or represents the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service affected by the standard, but who is not included in (2).
  9. SE Special Expert: A person not representing (1) through (8 ), and who has special expertise in the scope of the standard or portion thereof.
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The problem I have with the "open-ended" interests is - who represents me?

Other than "Consumers" and " Special Experts" who isn't covered by "Users;" the other "Interests" are just specifically identified "Users."

Edit Add: The Committee Lists indicate how each member is classified. Having dealt with the issue for over 15 years, I will guarantee the IEEE does NOT represent me.
 
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