NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
Scope
The US electrical installation code. Article 520 covers theatres, motion picture and television studios and similar locations; Article 530 covers motion picture and television studios; Article 525 covers carnivals, circuses, fairs and similar events.
Notes
NFPA publishes its codes for free reading online. Articles 520, 525 and 530 are the ones that decide whether a US venue power tie-in, a company switch or a festival distro is acceptable, and UL 1573 luminaires are listed against Article 520.
Where to get it
NFPA (free read-only access after registration)
Sources
- NFPA 70 code page — NFPA primary
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