Republic of the Philippines

Tarlac State University

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Tarlac City

NARRATIVE REPORT

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

ASSOCIATION (NECA)

In Partial Fulfilment of the Course Requirements for the Subject

EEP411L (Electrical Standards and Practices)

Submitted by:
Cariaga, Charisse Inah
Ibañez, Jonah Mae
Perez, Shaira D.
Yumul, Jenny May

BSEE 4A

Submitted to:
ENGR. CRISPIN I. FLORA
HISTORY
After the invention of the electric light, a new industry sprang up to install electricity in homes and
businesses. With little industry regulation or standardization, electrical projects were sometimes
haphazard and regularly slow, since parts often had to be custom made for a project.
During the early years of electrification, the electrical contracting industry faced numerous
technical, regulatory, and safety-related challenges. As the demand for electricity and electrical
installations grew, so did the need for a collective organization that could advocate for the
interests of electrical contractors, promote industry standards, and provide a platform for
collaboration and information sharing. As the demand for electricity and corresponding
installations surged, the call for a concerted and comprehensive organization grew louder. This
entity would serve not only to advocate for the rights and concerns of electrical contractors but
also to win the establishment of industry-wide standards. Furthermore, it would facilitate a robust
platform for enhanced collaboration and the seamless exchange of crucial industry insights and
knowledge.
NECA traces its origins to the birth of modern electricity. In 1901, there’s a group of electrical
contractors who recognized the need for a unified voice to represent their interests and address
the challenges facing the rapidly growing electrical industry. The group met at the Pan-American
Exposition in Buffalo, New York, where a major display of electric power had been installed.
These contractors joined together to foster trade and reform abuses within their fledgling
industry.
Today, NECA continues to build on a legacy of protecting the public and making innovation
possible. NECA contractors strive to be solution-providers for their customers, and their industry
expertise benefits everyone working on an electrical construction project.

WHO IS NECA?
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is a trade association in the United States
that represents the electrical contracting industry. NECA is the voice of the $225 billion electrical
construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and
communities across the U.S. NECA supports the businesses that bring power, light, and
communication technology to buildings and communities. Through advocacy, education,
research, and standards development, NECA works to advance the electrical contracting industry.
NECA contractors are the technical professionals responsible for the most innovative and safest
electrical construction in the U.S. Established in 1901, the organization is dedicated to serving the
management interests of the entire electrical contracting industry. NECA represents electrical
contractors from firms of all sizes performing a range of services. While most NECA contractors
qualify as small businesses, many large, multinational companies are also members of the
association.

PURPOSE OF NECA
The purpose of NECA are to represent, promote and advance the interests of the Electrical
Contracting Industry and the consumers who use these services. They promote and encourage
efficient, safe and economical electrical installations. They also encourage active competition and
sound, ethical business practices with promotion of cooperation and good will among the
members of the electrical contracting industry, the electricians working for them, members of

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other construction trades, governmental bodies and the public. NECA fosters and conducts
training programs to keep the electrical contractors and electricians on the cutting edge of
technology. They also actively engage in research, and advocacy to support the electrical
contracting industry.

VISION
Empowering Lives and Communities

MISSION

 Deliver exceptional value for our members through relentless focus on their success
 Attract, develop, and retain the best talent
 Collaborate with world-class partners to advance our industry
 Foster member relationships

CORE VALUES

 Customer Focused: Our customers are our members

 Leadership: To be the driving force to shape our industry
 Partnership: NECA and its Chapters will collaborate to deliver optimal value for our
members.
 Accountability: We measure what we do with a commitment to continuous improvement,
transparency, and integrity
 Excellence: The standard by which individual and team performance is measured and
rewarded.
 Innovative: A declaration to be more effective through delivering creative solutions
 Stewardship: Invest in our people and industry to leave our world a safer and better place
for future generations
 Community: To share experiences, ideas and have fun

MEMBERS
NECA has 4,000 member companies. NECA membership is only available to a firm or corporation
engaged in the business of electrical contracting, defined as the business of erecting, installing,
repairing, servicing, or maintaining electric wiring, devices, or equipment.
Electrical contractors perform specialized construction work related to the design, installation, and
maintenance of electrical systems. Whether high-voltage power transmission or low-voltage
lighting, electrical contractors ensure these systems work in a safe, effective, and environmentally-
sound manner. NECA represents electrical contractors from firms of all sizes performing a range
of services. While most NECA contractors qualify as small businesses, many large, multinational
companies are also members of the association.
When electrical contractors join NECA, they gain the power to transform their companies:

 Lead, not follow, in labor negotiations;

 Get real business intelligence;
 Access on-demand management education; and

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  Connect directly with industry peers.
NECA is completely focused on the success of our member electrical contractors, through
dedicated labor relations representatives, industry lobbyists on Capitol Hill, safety programs, and
immediate access to research, education, and reports.

ORGANIZATION
NECA’s national office in Washington D.C., it has four regional offices, and 119 local chapters
across the country support the electrical contracting industry through advocacy, education,
research, and standards development. NECA chapters are independently chartered organizations
that work with national field representatives to develop effective labor agreements and market
initiatives.

NECA & the Electrical Contracting Industry

The U.S. electrical contracting industry is made up of over 70,000 electrical contracting firms
employing over 650,000 electrical workers.
NECA members are electrical contractors who work in all aspects of electrical construction. While
most qualify as small businesses, large, multi-area electrical contracting firms are also members
of the association.
NECA contractors set the standard for traditional and integrated electrical systems and lead the
industry in the practical application of new technologies. Our members offer their clients superior
performance and are committed to delivering quality results. Our contractors are experts at the
top of their field. They know the latest technology, take the time to understand your business’s
unique needs, and find innovative solutions to meet them. NECA contractors employ the most
highly trained and reliable workforce in the industry, so your job is done right the first time, on
time, without disrupting your business.

The Gold Seal Ensures Quality & Safety

NECA contractors are the technical professionals responsible for the most innovative and safest
electrical construction in the U.S. Our members offer their clients superior performance and are
committed to delivering quality results. Our contractors are the experts at the top of their field.
They know the latest technology, take the time to understand your business's unique needs, and
they find the innovative solutions to meet them.

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WHAT ARE NECA STANDARDS?
NECA offers a variety of ANSI-approved performance and workmanship industry standards for
electrical construction. National Electrical Installation Standards are the first quality standards for
electrical construction, developed by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), in
partnership with several industry organizations, to clearly define the actions needed to perform
an installation in a “neat and workmanlike manner”, as often referenced in the National Electrical
Code (NEC). NEIS are used by construction owners, specifiers, and contractors to clearly illustrate
the performance and workmanship standards essential for different types of electrical
construction.

NECA STANDARDS

 NECA 1- Standard Practice of Good Workmanship in Electrical Contracting (ANSI)

 NECA 100- Symbols for Electrical Construction Drawings (ANSI)
 NECA 101- Standard for Installing Steel Conduit (Rigid, IMC, EMT) (ANSI)
 NECA 102- Standard for Installing Aluminum Rigid Metal Conduit (ANSI)
 NECA 230- Standard for Selecting, Installing, and Maintaining Electric Motors and Motor
Controllers (ANSI)
 NECA 407- Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Panelboards (ANSI)
 NECA 408- Standard for Installing and Maintaining Busways (ANSI)
 NECA 1-2015
Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction (ANSI)
Describes industry best practices for good workmanship in electrical construction.
 NECA/NEMA 600-2014
Standard for Installing and Maintaining Medium-Voltage Cable (ANSI)
This standard describes installation procedures for shielded and non-shielded solid-
dielectric medium-voltage cables rated from 2001 Volts to 35,000 Volts AC and installed in
conduits or ducts, or direct-buried. This publication applies to single-and multi-conductor
cables used for distributing power for commercial, institutional, and industrial loads in
nonhazardous locations both indoors and outdoors.
 NECA/NEMA 105-2015
Standard for Installing Metal Cable Tray Systems (ANSI)
Describes installation practices and procedures for metal cable tray systems. Details about
maintenance, system modification, grounding and bonding, and inspection and addition of
cables are complemented by illustrations throughout. A full list of reference standards is
also included.
 NECA 100-2013
Symbols for Electrical Construction Drawings (ANSI)
This publication describes graphic symbols used to represent electrical wiring and
equipment on construction drawings. In this publication, the term electrical is used to
include electrical, electronic, and communications systems covered by the National
Electrical Code (NFPA 70). This publication also summarizes recommended drawing
practices for electrical construction drawings.
 NECA/BICSI 607-2011

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 Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation
Methods for Commercial Buildings
This American National Standard specifies aspects of planning and installation of
telecommunications bonding and grounding systems within a commercial building. This
standard is intended to enhance the planning, specification and layout of an effective
telecommunications bonding and grounding system. Additionally, this standard specifies
installation requirements for components of the telecommunications bonding and
grounding system.
 NECA 101-2013
Standard for Installing Steel Conduit (Rigid, IMC, EMT) (ANSI)
Describes installation practices for rigid metal conduit (RMC), intermediate metal conduit
(IMC), electrical metallic tubing (EMT), and steel conduit with supplementary PVC coating.
Includes guidelines for conduit bending and threading. Developed jointly with the Steel
Tube Institute of North America (STI), NECA 101 is approved as an American National
Standard (ANS).
 NECA 408-2015
Standard for Installing and Maintaining Busways (ANSI)
Describes installation procedures for feeder and plug-in busways and associated
accessories rated 600 volts AC or less and 100 amperes or more. It also covers periodic
routine maintenance procedures for busways and special procedures used after adverse
operating conditions, such as a short-circuit, ground-fault, or immersion in water. NECA
408 is approved as an American National Standard (ANS).
 NECA 1-2006
Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction (ANSI)
This standard describes what is meant by installing equipment in a "neat and workmanlike
manner" as required by the National Electrical Code, Section 110.12.
 NECA 200-2016
Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Temporary Electric Power at
Construction Sites (ANSI)
Describes installation procedures for temporary power at construction sites. It covers the
planning, installation, expansion, maintenance, cutover, and removal of temporary power
systems operating at 600 volts or less. NECA 200 is approved as an American National
Standard (ANS).
 NECA 400-2007
Standard for Installing and Maintaining Switchboards
This Standard describes installation procedures for dead front distribution switchboards
rated 600 volts or less.
 NECA00-2006 Symbols for Electrical Construction Drawings (ANSI)
 NECA 101-2006 Standard for Installing Steel Conduit (Rigid, IMC, EMT) (ANSI)
 NECA 102-2004 Standard for Installing Aluminum Rigid Metal Conduit (ANSI)
 NECA/AA 104-2006 Standard for Installing Aluminum Building Wire and Cable (ANSI)
 NECA/NEMA 105-2007 Standard for Installing Metal Cable Tray Systems (ANSI)
 NECA 1-2006 Standard Practice of Good Workmanship in Electrical Contracting (ANSI)
 NECA 111-2003 Standard for Installing Nonmetallic Raceways (RNC, ENT, LFNC) (ANSI)
 NECA 120-2006 Standard for Installing Armored Cable (Type AC) and Metal-Clad Cable
(Type MC) (ANSI)

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 NECA 121-2007 Standard for Installing Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable (Type NM) and
Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable (Type UF) (ANSI)
 NECA 200-2002 Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Temporary Electric
Power at Construction Sites (ANSI)
 NECA 202-2006 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Industrial Heat Tracing Systems
(ANSI)
 NECA 230-2003 Standard for Selecting, Installing, and Maintaining Electric Motors and
Motor Controllers (ANSI)
 NECA/FOA 301-2004 Standard for Installing and Testing Fiber Optic Cables(ANSI)
 NECA 303-2005 Standard for Installing Closed-Circuit Television Systems (CCTV) (ANSI)
 NECA 305-2001 Standard for Fire Alarm System Job Practices (ANSI)
 NECA 331-2004 Standard for Building and Service Entrance Grounding and Bonding
 NECA 400-2007 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Switchboards (ANSI)
 NECA/EGSA 404-2007 Standard for Installing Generator Sets (ANSI) NECA 406-2003
Standard for Installing Residential Generator Sets (ANSI)
 NECA 406-2003 Standard for Installing Residential Generator Sets (ANSI)
 NECA 407-2009 Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Panelboards
(ANSI)
 NECA 408-2009 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Busways (ANSI)
 NECA 409 - 2009 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Dry-Type Transformers (ANSI)
 NECA 410-2005 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Liquid-Filled Transformers
(ANSI)
 NECA 411-2006 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Uninterruptible Power Supplies
(UPS) (ANSI)
 NECA 420-2007 Standard for Fuse Applications (ANSI)
 NECA 430-2006 Standard for Installing Medium-Voltage Metal-Clad Switchgear (ANSI)
 NECA 407-2009 Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Panelboards
(ANSI)
 NECA 408-2009 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Busways (ANSI)
 NECA 409 - 2009 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Dry-Type Transformers (ANSI)
 NECA 410-2005 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Liquid-Filled Transformers
(ANSI)
 NECA 411-2006 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Uninterruptible Power Supplies
(UPS) (ANSI)
 NECA 420-2007 Standard for Fuse Applications (ANSI)
 NECA 430-2006 Standard for Installing Medium-Voltage Metal-Clad Switchgear (ANSI)
 NECA/IESNA 500-2006 Standard for Installing Indoor Lighting Systems (ANSI)
 NECA/IESNA 501-2006 Standard for Installing Exterior Lighting Systems (ANSI)
 NECA/IESNA 502-2006 Standard for Installing Industrial Lighting Sytems (ANSI
 NECA 503-2005 Standard for Installing Fiber Optic Lighting Systems
 NECA/BICSI 568-2006 Standard for Installing Building Telecommunications Cabling (ANSI)
 NECA/MACSCB 600-2003 Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Medium-
Voltage Cable (ANSI)
 NECA/NEMA 605-2005 Recommended Practice for Installing Underground Nonmetallic
Utility Duct (ANSI)
 NECA 90-2004 Recommended Practice for Commissioning Building Electrical Systems
(ANSI)

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REFERENCES

National Electrical Contractors Association | NECA (necanet.org)

National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) (neca-neis.org)
NECA-National Electrical Contractors Association (heico.ir)
Electrical Workmanship Standards (NEIS) — A Benchmark of Quality – IAEI Magazine
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) | LinkedIn