This section contains summaries of key NEMA strategies and positions on technical issues, including:

• NEMA's standardization strategy              
• Electrical standards               
• Conformity assessment               
• The IEC Masterplan              
• Guidelines for NEMA committees   
• The National Electrical Code^® (NEC)

For NEMA policies on other issues, visit:

• Energy             
• EMF             
• Environment, health & safety             
• International trade

Technical Policies & Strategies:

• NEMA's Standardization Strategy ( 7444k) This document is the result of a consultative process among NEMA members and represents strategic direction to guide NEMA's participation in standardization processes.  

• NEMA's Standardization Strategy--compressed file format ( 89k) This document is the result of a consultative process among NEMA members and represents strategic direction to guide NEMA's participation in standardization processes.  

• NEMA Position on Conformity Assessment ( 212k) NEMA’s position on conformity assessment. 

• NEMA Position on the National Standards Strategy ( 240k) NEMA’s position on ANSI’s National Standards Strategy. 

• Global Relevance of IEC Standards ( 45k) U.S. National Committee Recommendations to IEC Committee.  

• NEMA Policy on Adoption of the National Electrical Code ( 22k) 

• NEMA Statement on the NEC-IEC 60364 Analysis: Electrical Installation Requirements--A Global Perspective ( 69k) In 1999, NEMA published the results of a project to analyze NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC®) and IEC 60364 - Electrical Installations in Buildings. Download the NEC-IEC 60364 Analysis document here.( 525k)

• Standardization Policies and Procedures Manual ( 258k) The rules, policies, and procedures contained herein govern the development of Standards by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). 

• Guidelines for Conducting NEMA Meetings ( 45 kb) Guidelines for staff and members.