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InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA)

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About NETA
The InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA)...
Is an accredited standards developer for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Establishes standards for electrical equipment concerning safety and reliability.

About NETA
NETA is...
The leading source of specifications, procedures, testing, and requirements, not only for commissioning new equipment but for testing the reliability and performance of existing equipment.

About NETA
Each NETA Full Member Company...
Is an independent, third-party testing organization. Functions as an unbiased testing authority. Is involved in full-service testing, analysis, and maintenance of electrical power systems.

About NETA
Why hire a NETA Accredited Company?
NETA certifies the company and the individual so that the end-user can be assured of the companys qualifications as well as the overall competence of individual technicians. NETA also requires Continuing Technical Development for its Certified Technicians.
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About NETA
Hiring a NETA Accredited Company assures the customer that...
The NETA Technician has broad-based knowledge. The NETA Technician is trained to inspect, test, maintain, and calibrate all types of electrical equipment NETA Technicians meet requirements of ANSI/NETA ETT-2000 Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians. All tests are performed objectively according to NETA specifications The company is a full-service electrical testing and 7 maintenance business.

About NETA
NETA started April 14, 1972 with nine charter member companies.
The need for such an industry was emerging in a world where large electrical power had to be managed by building managers who before had to worry about what kind of wax to use on the floor. Leonard Frier Charter Member
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About NETA
NETA has...
Member Companies in Canada, US, Puerto Rico. Approximately 1,000 Certified Technicians. Approximately 1,100 individual Affiliates. International members with representatives from over 60 countries

About NETA
NETAs Role in the industry
To promote independent electrical testing. To establish testing standards and specifications. To train and certify technicians. To market the services of its members.

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About NETA
The InterNational Electrical Testing Association serves the electrical testing industry by
Establishing standards. Publishing specifications. Accrediting testing companies. Certifying test technicians. Promoting the professional services of its members.
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About NETA
The Association also...
Collects and disseminates information and data of value to the electrical industry. Educates the public and end user about the merits of electrical acceptance and maintenance testing.

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Technical Involvement
Activities in other technical organizations
ANSI/IEEE-C37, C57, C62 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code-Code Panel 5, 10, 11, 17 NFPA 70B - Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment

Maintenance NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces NEMA AB4 MCCB Committee

ANSI Board of Standards Review NFPA Electrical Arc Blast Measurement Research Project Power Engineering Society Insulated Conductor Committee
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Education
Annual Technical Conference and Seminars
March 17 20, 2008 New Orleans, Louisiana Electrical safety and arc-flash Partial discharge testing State-of-the-art testing technologies New testing equipment New approaches to testing Trade show
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Education
NETA World
Articles of interest to
Electrical testing and maintenance companies Consultants Engineers Architects Plant personnel directly involved in electrical testing and maintenance.
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