Explanation of NEC Section 100 definitions
NEC Article 100 covers the basic definitions used throughout the code to ensure clear understanding and consistent application. Terms explained in the article appear throughout the blog. Below are the basic definitions from Section 100 of the NEC, highlighted for clarity. Basic definitions from the first part (general): Accessible (as applied to equipment): Equipment that […]
NEC Definitions of “Patient Care Spaces”
The simple definition of a patient care facility is: “any place in a health care facility where patients are intended to be examined or treated” (Article 100). But understanding this correctly means being clear about what is meant by a health care facility. We might say that a gym is a health care facility because […]