electrical wiring code

[k_georgiadis]

Would codice elettrico nazionale be the commonly accepted term for the regulations that describe the standard materials and practices that are to be used for wiring residences, factories, etc.?

Thank you!

 

[Paulfromitaly]

Nope..
Something like "Normative riguardanti i cablaggi standard"

 

[k_georgiadis]

I should assume that sentences such as this (from a supplier of DVD players) are just poor translations?

...i picchi di tensione e le cariche elettrostatiche accumulate. L’Articolo 810 del Codice elettrico nazionale (National Electrical Code), ANSI/NFPA 70, fornisce le informazioni sulla corretta messa a terra del supporto antenna e...

 

[Paulfromitaly]

There are a few thousands hits for Codice elettrico nazionale, so I guess it's correct.

 

[k_georgiadis]

Thanks Paul.

 

[King Crimson]

There are a few thousands hits for Codice elettrico nazionale, so I guess it's correct.

Codice elettrico nazionale is the literal translation of National Electrical Code. However, since NEC is a US standard (issued by NFPA) for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment, it should be specified we are referring to a specific national code, otherwise the reader might be mislead to think we are referring to an Italian code.