Leviton Catalog - Womack Electric Supply Company

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONINDUSTRY STANDARDS, RELEVANT DEFINITIONS, PERTINENT PRODUCT DATA, REPRESENTATIVE DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGSAND GENERAL PRODUCT REFERENCES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION.List of Abbreviations Used In Leviton CatalogsTechnical InformationANSIAmerican National Standards Institute, Inc.11 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036An independent organization that identifies industrial andpublic requirements for national consensus standards andcoordinates and manages their development, resolvesnational standards problems, and ensures effective participationin international standardization.Various U.S. Government Agencies often adopt ANSIStandards. For example, the Department of Defense hasmade mandatory the use of ANSI Standard Y32.9-1972,“Graphic Symbols for Electrical Wiring and Layout Diagramsused in Architecture and Building Construction.” SuchStandards are often developed by specialized technical societiesfor ANSI. The Standard referred to above was preparedby the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).GSAGeneral Services Administration Federal Supply ServiceCrystal Mall Bldg. 4, Washington, D.C. 20406The U.S. Government administration responsible for theapproval of Federal Specifications used in the purchase ofproducts by all Federal Agencies.The two most relevant Federal Specifications for ElectricalWiring Devices are:W-C-596, for Electrical Power Connector, Plug,Receptacle and Cable OutletW-S-896, for Toggle and Lock, Flush MountedSwitchesLeviton devices that comply with these specifications, asverified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc., are also listed inthis catalog.NECNational Electrical CodePublished by the NFPA (see listing)The purpose of the Code is the practical safeguarding of personsand property from hazards arising from the use of electricity.This Code is sponsored by NFPA under the auspices ofANSI. It is revised every three years. OSHA (see listing) hasadopted the NEC as the code to follow in order to comply withOSHA requirements.NFPANational Fire Protection AssociationBattery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269An organization devoted to promoting the science andimproving the methods of Fire Protection. Membership isopen to anyone interested. Every three years, the NFPAproduces a new edition of the NEC (see listing). The NFPAalso provides many other useful publications dealing with fireprevention.OSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration(U.S. Department of Labor), 200 Constitution Ave. NW.Washington D.C. 20210 (plus regional offices)That part of the U.S. Department of Labor responsible forassuring that employers provide safe and healthful workingconditions and equipment for employees, and that employeesproperly avail themselves of these conditions.In addition to specific regulations published in the FederalRegister, OSHA has also adopted the National Electrical Codein part for existing installations and equipment and completelyfor new construction.Note: OSHA does not approve products. Compliance withOSHA regulations is contingent on two factors: The approvalor listing of the product by an authorized testing laboratory,such as UL (see listing), and the proper installation and/oruse of the product in accordance with OSHA guidelines.ULUnderwriters Laboratories Inc.Northbrook, IL; Melville, NY; Santa Clara, CA“An independent, not-for-profit organization testing for publicsafety.” Tests by UL are the basis for acceptance by variousgovernment agencies. Listing by UL denotes initial testingand periodic retesting to assure continuing conformanceto standards.NOMNorma Official Mexicana(Mexican Official Standard) SECOFIAvenida Puent de Tecamachalco #6Col. Lomas de Tecamachalco 53950Naucalpan, Edomex MexicoNEMANational Electrical Manufacturers Association2101 L St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20003An organization of electrical manufacturers that establishesstandards for manufacture and tests for performance andreliability of electrical products. NEMA tests are often thebasis or prerequisite for approval by the Federal Governmentand/or by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.V2To learn more about Leviton’s outstanding offering of devices visit our Website at: www.leviton.com