Title :
A comparative review of NEC versus IEC concepts and practices
Author :
Alexander, Robert B. ; Kuczka, Joseph H. ; Spiekermann, Joop
Author_Institution :
Fluor Daniel Inc., Irvine, CA, USA
Abstract :
New Article 505 of the 1996 National Electrical Code©[NEC] introduces a concept of zone electrical area classification similar to that of the International Electrotechnical Commission´s [IEC] Standard 79-10 [79-10]. This tutorial paper comparatively reviews the most common electrical installation concepts and practices in classified locations as defined by NEC Divisions and IEC Zones. In addition, it makes a comparative review of sections in Articles 500 and 501 to show that the concepts of zone classified installations were already recognized in earlier editions of the NEC for locations classified by division
Keywords :
power apparatus; protection; safety; standards; 1996 National Electrical Code Article 505; IEC Standard 79-10; International Electrotechnical Commission; NEC Article 500; NEC Articles 501; classified locations; electrical equipment protection; electrical installation; inspection; labeling; safety; wiring methods; zone electrical area classification; Africa; Code standards; Concrete; Continents; Europe; IEC standards; Law; Legislation; Manufacturing; National electric code;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1997. Record of Conference Papers. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated Industry Applications Society 44th Annual
Conference_Location :
Banff, Alta.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4217-8
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1997.648166
