ABSTRACT
In 1897 various entities developed the original electrical code document. These entities included architects, electrical companies, and the insurance industry. In 1911 the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) became the sponsor of the National Electrical Code. The code is updated approximately every 3 years to keep up with the state of the art in electrical systems and installations. The purpose of the code is to safeguard persons and property from hazards that may arise from the use of electricity. The national Electrical Code, NFPA 70, falls under the jurisdiction of NFPA 101, the Life and Safety Code, which has been adopted by most of the states in the United States.
