Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. The purpose of the NEC is to protect people and property from hazards and dangers associated with the use of electricity. What does NEC mean?"
...1. National Employment Center 2. New England College 3. National Electrical Code 4. North East Conference The National Electrical Code (NEC) is used as a guide by all electricial professionals in the US and sets the standards in the industry. The NEC was first published in 1897 and is revised and updated every three years to reflect current trends in the electrical industry.