Page 41 - May-Jun 19

FEATURE
Lighting Control That’s IEC CODES AND Compliance with the NEC® and

Out of This World. STANDARDS proper maintenance result in an
A brief overview of what is new and how
the National Electrical Code® (NEC®)
must stay current with changes in how
Easy home automation from anywhere. electrical installations are performed. installation that is essentially
The National Electrical Code® is one of
the most widely used and recognized
consensus standards in the world free from hazard.
today with representatives from
throughout the electrical industry
contributing to its development. The
NEC® is updated and revised every
three years to reflect current trends in requirements are more appropriately communicate and do business. Data
the electrical industry. The purpose of located immediately following Article is transmitted by utilizing Power over
the NEC® is the practical safeguarding 240 for overcurrent protection. Ethernet or PoE that describes systems,
of persons and property from hazards which pass electric power along with data
arising from the use of electricity. on twisted pair Ethernet cabling. This
ARTICLE 311 MEDIUM allows a single cable to provide both data
The NEC® is adopted by each VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS connection and electric power to devices
state and or local jurisdiction. The AND CABLE such as wireless access points, Internet
Code contains provisions that are Protocol cameras or IP cameras, and
considered necessary for safety. This article covers the use, installation, VoIP phone or IP phone for placing and
Compliance therewith and proper construction specifications, and transmitting telephone calls over and
maintenance result in an installation ampacities for Type MV medium IP network.
that is essentially free from hazard. voltage conductors and cable. Medium
voltage requirements that were Harnessing data in a way that makes
The NFPA annual meeting is scheduled previously located in articles 310 and it accessible and enables key insights
for June 17-20, 2019 in San Antonio when 328 were consolidated into one article and analytics to be acted upon around
the NFPA membership will vote on the to improve the usability of the Code. safety, security and sustainability. Think
changes to the 2020 NEC®. These are about the analytics of emergency room
exciting times in the NEC® revision process case information, weather patterns or
and IEC is well represented on all of the 18 ARTICLE 337 social media conversations that could
Code Making Panels. There are four new TYPE P CABLE predict safety, security and sustainability
articles to be included in the 2020 NEC®. issues to implement proactive measures.
This article covers the use, installation,
and construction specifications for These are not common data types but
ARTICLE 242 up through 2000 volt Type P cable they are datasets that exist, and through
the application of data science, these
OVERVOLTAGE (armored and unarmored). and others may be able to help make
PROTECTION ARTICLE 805 our world a safer place by enabling
better, faster and safer decisions.
DECORA SMART™ LIGHTING CONTROL WITH WI-FI ® This article combines and replaces COMMUNICATIONS The IEC Codes and Standards committee
Articles 280 and 285 in NFPA 70-2017.
Automated home lighting from anywhere and no hub is required. This new article provides the general CIRCUITS members play a key role in the
For added convenience our smart dimmers and switches work requirements, installation requirements, This new article combines common development of the NEC® and other
and connection requirements for
with Alexa, Nest and Google. overvoltage protection and overvoltage requirements previously located in standards. If you are interested in serving
on a technical committee, contact David
At Leviton, we’ve been making safer, smarter homes happen protective devices. Part II covers surge- articles 800, 820, 830 and 840 for Hittinger, IEC Director of Codes and
communications circuits and equipment
since 1906. protective devices (SPDs) permanently to improve usability of the Code. Standards at dhittinger@ieci.org for more
installed on premises wiring systems information on the application process.
Learn more at leviton.com/decorasmart of not more than 1000 volts, nominal,
while Part III covers surge arresters As technology evolves the NEC® must
be timely to address the installation
permanently installed on premises wiring David Hittinger is the director of codes,
systems over 1000 volts, nominal. These guidelines and product standards. standards, and safety for IEC National.
Data plays an important role in how we

www.ieci.org | May/June 2019 | Insights Magazine 39