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Electrical Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices and Regulations
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Electrical Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices and Regulations

by Robert J. Alonzo
January 2010
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
512 pages
18h 35m
English
William Andrew
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CHAPTER 3
The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Although it may sound like something from a legal drama, the Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ) is a very important element in the implementation of codes,standards, and
recommended practices. Codes and standards produced in the United States are generally
considered voluntary, peer-reviewed consensus documents, with some exceptions. Their
implementation is not required, unless mandated by legislative or industry voluntary
agreement. The term authority is defined as ‘‘A person or group having the right and power to
command, decide, rule, or judge; A person with a high degree of knowledge or skill in ...
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