This week, yourMechanical and Electrical Systems in Architecture, Engineering,and Construction textbook refers to the National ElectricalCode (NEC), or NFPA 70, the set of specifications and standards forinstalling electrical wiring and equipment in the United States.Similarly, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), or CE Code, definesthe requirements for electrical installation in Canada.
For this week’sDiscussion, you will focus on the inspection requirements forelectrical systems used in commercial buildings in your community.Begin by researching the electrical inspection requirements forcommercial buildings in your locale.
In your response,describe the regulations that inspection agencies in your communityhave put in place for commercial buildings. How do theseregulations differ across various electrical systems?