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Analysis of Changes 2005

This document summarizes some of the key changes to the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC). It discusses general code-wide changes such as reorganization for usability, adjustments to terminology like "listed" and "computed", and revisions to chapters on wiring methods. New articles were added for high density polyethylene conduit, industrial control panels, zones for combustible dusts and locations near bodies of water. Definitions in Article 100 were also revised and added to aid in applying the NEC.

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Analysis of Changes 2005

This document summarizes some of the key changes to the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC). It discusses general code-wide changes such as reorganization for usability, adjustments to terminology like "listed" and "computed", and revisions to chapters on wiring methods. New articles were added for high density polyethylene conduit, industrial control panels, zones for combustible dusts and locations near bodies of water. Definitions in Article 100 were also revised and added to aid in applying the NEC.

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Analysis of Changes 2005 NEC

Part 1 of 4

International Association of Electrical Inspectors

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General Code-Wide Changes


Reorganization and restructuring for usability Increase to higher numbers to allow room and gaps for future growth of the Code The term listed for the purpose has been adjusted in many instances to state what the purpose is within the rule. The term computed to become calculated where it appears throughout the Code Chapter 3 wiring methods uses permitted .10 and uses not permitted .12 have been revised. Annex A was revised or new standards have been added. Provisions for Circuit Integrity (CI) cable have been incorporated into various limited energy articles.

New Articles
Article 353 High Density Polyethylene Conduit: Type HDPE Conduit Article 409 Industrial Control Panels Article 506 Zones 20, 21, and 22 Locations for Combustible Dusts, Fibers, and Flyings Article 682 Natural and Artificially Made Bodies of Water

Article 100 Definitions


Article 100 contains definitions considered essential to the application of the NEC. Some existing definitions have been revised. Some new definitions have been added.

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