“El NEC®”, as it is commonly referred to in the Spanish-speaking Americas, has been the supporting electrical infrastructure for Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Andean countries for nearly a century.
Today, NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, is extensively used throughout the region, and in many countries, the NEC has been federally adopted. NFPA is currently working with both the public and private sectors to develop user-friendly tools and resources to enhance implementation efforts in Puerto Rico, and in the following Latin America countries:
- Mexico
- Guatemala
- Nicaragua
- El Salvador
- Honduras
- Costa Rica
- Panama
- Dominican Republic
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Peru
- Venezuela
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Antonio Macias is NFPA's representative in Latin America. Please e-mail Antonio with any questions about NEC adoptions in Latin America. |
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- NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®
- NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace