Which organization publishes the National Electrical Code (NEC)?

• A. National Fire Protection Association
• B. Underwriters Laboratories
• C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• D. American National Standards Institute

Answer: (A)

The National Electrical Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association. This organization develops and maintains a broad set of safety standards, including the NEC (often referred to as NFPA 70), which sets the rules for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection in the United States. While other groups play roles in safety and standards—Underwriters Laboratories focuses on product safety testing, OSHA sets workplace safety rules, and ANSI accredits standards development—the NEC itself is published by NFPA.