| BETHESDA, MD -- (PRNewswire) The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has announced the newest addition to its growing series of National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS): NECA 305-2001, Standard for Fire Alarm Systems Job Practices (ANSI) describes
procedures for installing, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems. Based on the requirements of the National Fire Alarm Code, it is intended to be
referenced in contract documents for electrical construction projects.
NECA 305 is the fifteenth NEIS published and the thirteenth to be approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ANSI-approved technical documents are generally regarded as being the status official U.S. standard on any given subject.
Ordering information: The new standard is priced at $25, with NECA-member and quantity discounts available. Contact the NECA Order Desk at
301-215-4504 (tel), 301-215-4500 (fax), or orderdesk@necanet.org. Provide your name, company, mailing address and NECA member number (where applicable). All non- member orders must be prepaid by check or credit card. NECA 305 is also available in downloadable, PDF format from
http://www.neca-neis.org/catalog.
The National Electrical Contractors Association, founded in 1901, is the leading representative of a segment of the construction market comprised of over 70,000 electrical contracting firms. The industry employs over 650,000 electrical workers and produces an annual volume of over $95 billion. NECA includes 119 U.S. chapters in addition to others in countries around the world. The association sponsors the NECA Show, renowned as the industry's premiere event, which features cutting-edge technologies, highlights new trends, and provides courses to help contractors broaden their knowledge and skill. NECA is dedicated to enhancing the industry through continuing education, labor relations, current information and promotional activities. To learn more about the industry or NECA's services, please visit http://www.necanet.org.
This eUpdate posting by: Steve Joyce
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