When electrical equipment is put into service for the first time, it is a unique experience for the equipment.

To avoid
costly downtime, it is necessary to ensure that components and systems are ready to get to work. Electrical acceptance
testing is designed to test equipment in conditions that closely resemble actual processes. The goal is to reduce the
possibility of failure and ensure workers are safe and protected.

That’s why NETA is created

WHAT IS NETA?

The InterNational Testing Association (NETA) is an association of electrical testing companies. Their goal is to ensure the
highest levels of electrical reliability and safety. NETA provides accreditation for third-party electrical testing firms,
certification for testing technicians, and more.

Along with establishing guidelines for testing technicians to follow, NETA also provides standards that manufacturers can
follow when literature is not available. Because they are an independent organization and their board consists of
volunteers, they remain unbiased toward either customers or manufacturers. NETA exists to ensure that equipment is
safe and functional and that technicians are adequately trained to make the industry better for everyone.

NETA HISTORY

The National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) was established in 1972 to promote safety, system reliability, and
quality testing in the booming electrical industry.

The association released its first standard, Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and
Systems, in 1972.

In 1975, the NETA Electrical Testing Technician Certification program was established,

and in 1991, the NETA Accredited Company (NAC) program was instituted.

In 1996, NETA became ANSI Accredited,

and in 2000, the first ANSI Accredited Standard, the ANSI/NETA Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing
Technicians, was released.

NETA celebrated 45 years of continual improvement in 2017.

MAIN HEADQUARTERS ARE LOCATED AT Portage, Michigan, USA

ASSOCIATION CORE VALUES

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Prioritize serving the needs of the membership and electrical testing industry.

INTEGRITY

Execute the mission with honesty and strong moral principles.

SAFETY

Embrace a culture of safety in the NETA standards, accredited companies, and the electrical testing industry.

QUALITY

A commitment to excellence in the electrical testing industry through NETA standards and service.

RELIABILITY

Ensuring electrical power system dependability through independent third-party electrical testing services and
consensus standards.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Consistently advancing our knowledge and core values for betterment of the electrical power services industry.

MISSION

Lead the electrical power acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenamce testing industry through: education,
standards development; accreditation of independent, third-party testing organizations; and certification of test
techinicians.

VISION

NETA is the worldwide expert in electrical power systems and equipment assessment.

ACCREDITATION

NETA maintains a two-fold accreditation process by which the firm must certify its technicians through uniform testing
standards, maintain a calibration accuracy program, and work with a registered Professional Electrical Engineer to
review all short circuit studies, overcurrent coordination studies, and other engineering reports.

That’s why the firm must perform work according to strict guidelines and standards specified by the Association.

NETA PURPOSE

The InterNational Testing Association (NETA) is an association of electrical testing companies. Their goal is to ensure the
highest levels of electrical reliability and safety. NETA provides accreditation for third-party electrical testing firms,
certification for testing technicians, and more

So it is an association dedicated to improving electrical testing standards in the United States and sharing those
standards internationally

NETA Test Standards

In 2017, the American National Standards Institute approved NETA’s Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical
Power Equipment and Systems as an American National Standard.

1. NETA Accredited Acceptance Testing.

Required for all installations, acceptance testing is completed before commissioning to confirm that the system is
installed according to the engineering design. Both the equipment and the overall system must demonstrate readiness
for commissioning and energizing. Technicians will look for problems such as equipment defects, damage that may have
occurred during shipping, and improper installation.

2. NETA Accredited Maintenance Testing.

For existing infrastructure, NETA mandates maintenance testing every three years, and recommends this testing to be
done in conjunction with a condition-based maintenance program. The standard specifications provide for the suggested
field tests and inspections to assess the reliability of electrical distribution equipment, emergency energy sources, and
related power systems. This testing aims to maximize the life expectancy of equipment while also establishing priorities
for repair and replacement.

What is Acceptance & Maintenance Testing?

Acceptance testing is performed immediately after construction and before the owner accepts the system as a whole.
Electrical acceptance testing, adjustments, and calibration are necessary to ensure that new equipment meets all
required specifications and quality standards before it is energized.
The first time any newly installed system is energized, many potential problems may arise. Some problems may include
installation errors, improper wiring methods, or manufacturing defects in the materials used in the project. Some of
these manufacturing defects are not noticeable to the naked eye and remain undetected until it poses a problem to the
system.

Acceptance testing also provides an important record of baseline data for future maintenance. Many equipment
manufacturers will require evidence of successful acceptance testing to validate their warranties. Plus, some insurance
companies may also require electrical acceptance testing for liability purposes.

Why is Maintenance Testing Important?

Maintenance testing is performed at regular intervals after a system has been online and in production. To achieve a
long working life from your equipment, a preventive maintenance program that includes regular testing, inspection, and
corrective service is necessary. By uncovering problems before they result in shutdowns, manufacturers can minimize
costly interruptions.

Routine maintenance and inspections will also help identify weak spots in the system and help manufacturers plan for
the eventual retirement of aging structures. Lastly, regular preventive maintenance practices can correct mechanical and
control problems, incorrect settings, and other areas that will improve the system’s reliability and productivity.

NETA accredited company

NETA Accredited Company (NAC) membership is tailored for third-party, independent firms involved in full-service
testing, analysis, and maintenance of electrical power systems.

By definition, a NETA Accredited Company (NAC) is a full-service, third‐party, independent firm involved in
comprehensive testing, analysis, and maintenance of electrical power systems. This includes low-, medium-, and high-
voltage distribution, substation, and generation equipment

Why Hire a NETA Accredited Company?

Let us talk about the important things why hire a NETA accredited company

Safety as a Standard

A NETA Accredited Company recognizes its safety program is paramount to making sure all other operational goals are
met. Safety compliance means upholding the highest standards in the industry: standards put forth by OSHA, ASTM,
NFPA, IEEE, The National Safety Council, CSA, NEMA, and others. With a dedication to safety, each NETA Accredited
Company implements procedures and continually reviews and updates the firm's safety program.

Third-Party, Independent Testing

NETA Accredited Companies are independent electrical power systems testing service-providers. They must be divested
of competing service or manufacturing interests. As third-party auditors, they provide unbiased electrical testing results
while ensuring accurate testing and reporting; they are never influenced by conflicting factors involved with budgeting,
installation, or product manufacturing.

Total System Service

NETA Accredited Companies employ a team of NETA Certified Technicians and support personnel experienced in all
facets of electrical power system testing and maintenance, doing so in accordance with ANSI/NETA Standards.

Uniquely Qualified Technicians

NETA Certified Technicians have earned a Level 2, Level 3 or 4 NETA Certification in electrical power systems testing and
bring the knowledge and field experience necessary to perform testing according to industry standards. A NETA
Technician's work experience, education, and training keeps them current with new technologies and provides them the
knowledge to perform testing across a wide variety of power systems.
Work with the Best

NETA Accredited Companies earn their accreditation through a rigorous application process conducted by the NETA
Association. This ensures that every NETA Accredited Company provides testing services at the highest standards of
safety and reliability as specified by such entities as ASTM, CSA, EASA, ICEA, IEEE, NEMA, NFPA, and UL.