Standards Development

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The InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) is an accredited Standards Developer with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). NETA follows the ANSI Essential Requirements and the ANSI/NETA Operating Principles and Procedures in the standards development and creation process encouraging participation by all interested parties. ANSI/NETA standards are revised and updated on a four-year cycle, or as needed, encompassing a 12 to 18-month period utilizing the following process:

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Why Create Industry Standards?

Safety, reliability, and quality were the core principles that drove NETA to pursue the creation of a set of industry standards for electrical power equipment and systems. ANSI/NETA Standards assure all tested electrical equipment and systems supplied by either contractor or owner are operational and within applicable standards and manufacturer’s published tolerances and are installed in accordance with design specifications. ANSI/NETA Standards were developed in order to guide personnel in specifying and performing the necessary tests to ensure those systems and apparatus perform satisfactorily, minimizing downtime, and maximizing life expectancy.

Who Should Use NETA Standards?

  • Electrical testing companies & technicians
  • Electrical inspectors
  • Architect & engineering firms
  • Specifying engineers
  • Commissioning agencies
  • Owners & end users
  • Anyone responsible for the safe and reliable operation of electrical power equipment and systems

What Do These Documents Do?

  • Specify electrical commissioning and acceptance and maintenance tests and inspections for electrical power systems and their components
  • Focus on what tests to perform, rather than how to perform them
  • Define pre-requisites for qualified companies and certified individuals
  • Address the division of responsibility for electrical commissioning, inspections, and tests
  • Establish minimum requirements for test reports
  • Reference manufacturers' data and other industry standards (IEEE, NFPA, CSA, NEMA, NECA, UL, etc.) where applicable
  • Are recognized worldwide through specifications and implementation

The NETA Standards Review Council (SRC) holds in person meetings annually in the Spring and Fall at designated meeting locations to conduct formal business. This page is a resource for all standards activity. 

NETA STANDARDS REVIEW COUNCIL MEMBERS

Lorne Gara – Chair
Jim Cialdea
Dave Huffman		 Chasen Tedder - Vice Chair
Wyatt Hamrick
Dan Hook 		 Eric Beckman
Leif Hoegberg
Ron Widup

NETA STANDARDS REVIEW COUNCIL STAFF LIAISONS

LaMar Danzy - Standards and Certification Specialist
Email: ldanzy@netaworld.org | Phone: (888) 300-6382 x2003		 Tania Brammer - Director of Technical Operations
Email: tbrammer@netaworld.org | Phone: (888) 300-6382 x2010

FUTURE SRC MEETING SCHEDULE

  • Spring 2026 Meeting: April 24-26, 2026 – Kalamazoo, MI
  • Fall 2026 Meeting: November 6-8, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ
  • Spring 2027 Meeting: TBD
  • Fall 2027 Meeting: TBD

Past Meetings:

  • Fall 2025 Meeting: November 7-9, 2025 – Napa, CA
  • Spring 2025 Meeting: April 25-26, 2025 - Naperville, IL

CURRENT STANDARD REVISION: BSR/NETA ETT-202X

Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians

  • PINS - Public Comment Period: January 17 - February 16, 2025
  • Initial Ballot/Public Comment Period: June 13 -  July 13, 2025 | Public Comment Period extends through July 28, 2025
  • Recirculation Ballot/Public Comment Period: September 12 - October 12, 2025 | Public Comment Period extends through October 27, 2025
  • BSR-9 Submission: November 20, 2025  
  • Anticipated Publication Timeframe: February 2026

 

Description: The Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians codifies the experience, education, and training requirements necessary for an individual to obtain a level of competency as an electrical test technician for Levels 2-4. 

ETT

NEW STANDARD IN DEVELOPMENT: BSR/NETA QEMW-202X

Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Worker

  • PINS - Public Comment Period: May 9 - June 8, 2025
  • Initial Ballot/Public Comment Period: August 1-30, 2025 | Public Comment Period extends through September 15, 2025
  • Recirculation Ballot/Public Comment: October 31 -  November 30, 2025 | Public Comment Period extends through December 15, 2025
  • BSR-9 Submission: Anticipated December 2025 - January 2026
  • Projected Publication Timeframe: February 2026

 
Description: This standard will establish the minimum requirements for qualification of the electrical maintenance workers, detailing the minimum training and experience requirements, and providing criteria for documenting qualifications. It will also outline the minimum qualifications for an independent and impartial certifying body to qualify electrical maintenance workers. This qualification meets the new requirements set forth in NFPA 70B. 

NETA EMW

NEXT STANDARD REVISION: BSR/NETA MTS-202X

Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems

  • PINS: March 14 – April 13, 2025
  • Working Groups: November 2026 - March 2026
  • Ballot Pool Pre-canvas: Current – April 2026
  • Initial Ballot/Public Comment Period: July 2026
  • Recirculation Ballot/Public Comment Period: September 2026
  • BSR-9 Submission: January 2027
  • Anticipated Publication Date: February-March 2027 

 
Description: The ANSI/NETA MTS, Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems is a document that is used worldwide by individuals seeking to assure that the electrical power equipment and systems in their care operate reliably and safely in conformance with industry and manufacturer standards and tolerances. 

MTS

STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT REVISION SCHEDULE

Standard Standard Title Current Edition Released Revision Planning Year New Revision Published
ETT Electrical Testing Technicians 2022 2025 2026
EMW Electrical Equipment Maintenance Worker N/A 2025 2026
MTS Maintenance Testing Specifications 2023 2025-6 2027
ETS Electrical Commissioning Specifications 2024 2027 2028
ATS Acceptance Testing Specifications 2025 2027-8 2029

 

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES TO THE ANSI/NETA STANDARDS

If you have technical questions regarding any of the ANSI/NETA Standards, please complete the Technical Inquiry Form with requested information including a detailed description of your technical inquiry with reference to the applicable standard and section/table. All technical inquiries will be answered within 15 business days. 


Please note the scope of the ANSI/NETA standards outline the tests to perform and test values, not how to perform the tests. It is important to follow the recommendations contained in the manufacturer’s published data. Many of the details of a complete and effective testing procedure can be obtained from this source.


Click HERE to Submit an ANSI/NETA Technical Inquiry for the NETA Standards Review Council. 

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GETTING INVOLVED WITH ANSI/NETA STANDARDS

To learn more or to participate in the standards development process, visit the Getting Involved with NETA Standards page for information. Feel free to reach out to the NETA office at neta@netaworld.org or (888) 300-6382. 


Principles and Procedures

As an ANSI-accredited standards developer, NETA Standards development activities are governed by NETA Principles & Procedures.

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Getting Involved

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