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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides guidelines and standards for various aspects of fire and electrical safety, including surge protection. Surge protection is designed to safeguard electrical and electronic devices from voltage spikes or surges that can potentially cause damage or fires. While the NFPA does not create specific standards solely dedicated to surge protection, it references surge protection within its broader electrical safety standards.

Some relevant NFPA standards that address electrical safety and surge protection include:

  1. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC): This is one of the most widely adopted standards for electrical installations in the United States. While it does not specifically focus on surge protection, it provides requirements for grounding and bonding systems that play a role in mitigating the effects of electrical surges.

  2. NFPA 780 - Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems: This standard specifically addresses the installation of lightning protection systems, which are designed to divert lightning strikes away from structures and provide a path for lightning-induced surges to safely dissipate into the ground.

  3. NFPA 110 - Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems: While this standard primarily deals with emergency power systems, it indirectly addresses surge protection by considering the design and installation of systems that provide power during utility outages, which can be affected by surges.

  4. NFPA 111 - Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems: Similar to NFPA 110, this standard covers the design and installation of stored electrical energy systems, including considerations for surge protection to ensure the reliability of backup power systems.

It's important to note that the field of surge protection is also regulated by various industry standards and codes, such as those provided by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL). These standards often cover the testing and performance criteria for surge protective devices (SPDs) and their installation in electrical systems.

When implementing surge protection measures, it's essential to consider a combination of factors, including the specific application, the level of protection required, the type of equipment being protected, and relevant local codes and regulations. Consulting with electrical engineers, professionals, and compliance with applicable standards will help ensure the proper implementation of surge protection measures.