Code Quiz: The Acronym Game

NEC requirements for field evaluation bodies
Oct. 20, 2016

Fill in the blank.

The new acronym “FEB,” as used in the 2017 NEC, stands for ___________.     

A) February
B) For Electrical Boxes
C) Field Evaluation Body
D) none of the above

Find the Answer

Answer: C

The 2017 Edition of the NEC features a new definition in Art. 100. The NEC now defines a Field Evaluation Body (FEB) as “an organization or part of an organization that performs field evaluations of electrical or other equipment.”

Owen is the owner and president of National Code Seminars and the holder of master electrician certifications in 46 states. He can be reached at [email protected].

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