This section contains summaries of key NEMA strategies and positions on technical issues, including:

• The NEMA standardization strategy              
• Electrical Standards               
• Conformity assessment               
• The IEC Masterplan              
• Guidelines for NEMA committees   
• The National Electrical Code^® (NEC)

For NEMA policies on other issues, visit:

• Energy             
• EMF                          
• International trade

Technical Policies & Strategies:

• NEMA Standardization Strategy. This document is the result of a consultative process among NEMA Members and represents a strategic direction to guide the association's participation in the standardization processes.  

• NEMA Standardization Strategy--compressed file format. 

• NEMA Position on Conformity Assessment. The association's position on conformity assessment. 

• NEMA Position on the National Standards Strategy. The NEMA position on the ANSI National Standards Strategy. 

• Global Relevance of IEC Standards. U.S. National Committee Recommendations to the IEC Committee.  

• NEMA Policy on Adoption of the National Electrical Code

• NEMA Statement on the NEC-IEC 60364 Analysis: Electrical Installation Requirements--A Global Perspective
  In 1999, NEMA published the results of a project to analyze NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC^®) and IEC 60364 - Electrical Installations in Buildings. Download the NEC-IEC 60364 Analysis document here.

• Standardization Policies and Procedures Manual The rules, policies, and procedures contained herein govern the development of Standards by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). 

• Guidelines for Conducting NEMA Meetings. Guidelines for staff and Members.