ANSI/NETA Standards Update

NETA World StaffSpecifications & Standards, Spring 2024 Specifications & Standards

ANSI/NETA ECS–2020 REVISION COMPLETE   A standards revision is complete for the NETA ECS-202X, Standard for Electrical Commissioning of Electrical PowerEquipment & Systems, following the American National Standard process. It is pending final ANSI approval. The expected release is late winter 2024. The new NETA ECS–202X edition will supersede the 2020 Edition. ANSI/NETA ECS describes the systematic process of documenting …

ASTM F18 Committee Report

Virginia Balitski, Magna IV EngineeringSpecifications & Standards, Spring 2024 Specifications & Standards

The ASTM F18 Committee currently has jurisdiction over 38 standards and plays a critical role in the protection of the electrical worker. The F18 Committee meets twice a year to review and revise the standards. There are 300 members and numerous subcommittees.  The last ASTM F18 meeting was held October 30–November 1, 2023, in Washington, DC. During that period, the …

CSA Producing Updates to Key Standards in 2024

Kerry Heid, Shermco IndustriesSpecifications & Standards, Spring 2024 Specifications & Standards

The Canadian Standards Association will be producing two new editions of their electrical safety and maintenance standards in 2024. These standards have been developed in compliance with the Standards Council of Canada’s requirements for the National Standards of Canada. Both standards have been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. Electrical safety and equipment maintenance are closely …

ANSI/NETA Standards Update

NETA World StaffSpecifications & Standards, Winter 2023 Specifications & Standards

ANSI/NETA ECS–2020 REVISION IN PROCESS   A standards revision is in process for ANSI/NETA ECS, Standard for Electrical Commissioning of Electrical Power Equipment & Systems, following the American National Standard process, with a scheduled release in 2024. NETA ECS-202X  will supersede the 2020 Edition. A recirculation ballot and additional public comment period are projected for mid-November through mid-December 2023.  ANSI/NETA …

ANSI/NETA Standards Update

NETA World StaffFall 2023 Specifications & Standards, Specifications & Standards

ANSI REACCREDITATION NETA received formal reaccreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), on June 2, 2023. ANSI accreditation signifies that the procedures used by standards-developing organizations meet the institute’s requirements for openness, balance, consensus, and due process. NETA has met the rigorous standards revision process, which involves consensus by a group that is open to representatives from all interested …

ASTM F18 Committee Report

Virginia Balitski, Magna IV EngineeringFall 2023 Specifications & Standards, Specifications & Standards

It has been a while since there has been an ASTM F18 report, so let’s start off with a review of some background information. The ASTM F18 Committee on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers was formed in 1974. It currently has jurisdiction over 38 standards and plays a critical role in the protection of the electrical worker. The F18 committee …

IEEE Transformers Committee Report

Scott Reed, MVAFall 2023 Specifications & Standards, Specifications & Standards

With the global pandemic mostly behind us, the IEEE Transformer Committee resumed meeting again this past year with meetings in Charlotte and Milwaukee. Attendance continues to increase as the collaborative spirit to help improve the transformer guides and standards is driving participation. Here are some highlights.   INSULATING FLUIDS SUBCOMMITTEE C57.146 The working group for C57.146, IEEE Guide for Interpretation …

ANSI/NETA Standards Update

NETA World StaffSummer 2023 Specifications & Standards, Specifications & Standards

ANSI/NETA MTS–2023 REVISION COMPLETED ANSI/NETA–2023, Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems, has completed an American National Standards revision process. ANSI administrative approval was granted on March 6, 2023. The new edition is available for purchase and supersedes the 2019 edition.  ANSI/NETA MTS contains specifications for suggested field tests and inspections to assess the suitability for …

ANSI/NETA Standards Update

NETA World StaffSpecifications & Standards, Spring 2023 Specifications & Standards

ANSI/NETA MTS–2019 REVISION IN PROCESS A standards revision is in process for ANSI/NETA–2019, Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems, to be released in the Spring of 2023. The recirculation ballot and public comment period ended on December 18, 2022. The Standards Review Council will review all comments for consideration by the end of January. The …

ANSI/NETA Standards Update

NETA World StaffSpecifications & Standards, Winter 2022 Specifications & Standards

ANSI/NETA MTS–2019 REVISION IN PROCESS A standards revision is in process for ANSI/NETA–2019, Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems to be released in March 2023. The initial ballot and public comment period ended on August 29, 2022. The Standards Review Council will review all comments for consideration by the end of October. A second ballot …