This and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) are consensus standards that have been formulated with input from the entire
electrical industry. The NEC is designed for the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the
use of Electricity. The scope of the NEC is limited to installations; 1) of electrical Conductors and equipment in or on public or private buildings, 2) of conductors and
equipment that connect to the supply of electricity, 3) of other outside
electrical conductors and equipment, 4) of Fiber Optics cable. The NEC primarily is used for electrical requirements on the load
side of the service point. The service point being the point of connection to the
electrical utility supply.