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 …