The National Electrical Code Procedure and Revisions

A brief history is given of the development of the present committee structure for producing and revising the National Electrical Code. The procedure permits anyone to submit proposed revision of the code and provides a method of processing which insures a consensus and thus recognition as an American standard. A review is made of the schedule of revision and the steps taken to insure opportunity for review by industry before adoption. Technical committees are used to solve special problems where additional knowledge is needed. The intended function of tentative interim amendments and official interpretations are explained.