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IECs

IECs is an acronym that can refer to several organizations. Among the most widely recognized are the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Independent Electrical Contractors (IECs).

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a global standards organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. It was

Independent Electrical Contractors (IECs) is a United States–based trade association that represents electrical contracting firms and

Because IECs is used for more than one organization, the intended meaning typically becomes clear from context.

established
in
1906
(as
the
International
Electrical
Committee)
and
brings
together
national
electrotechnical
bodies
to
develop
and
publish
international
standards
for
electrical,
electronic,
and
related
technologies.
Through
its
technical
committees,
the
IEC
covers
areas
ranging
from
safety
and
performance
to
interoperability
and
environmental
considerations.
It
also
administers
conformity
assessment
schemes
and
publishes
guidelines,
white
papers,
and
technical
reports.
The
IEC
maintains
collaboration
with
other
standardization
bodies
(notably
ISO)
and
operates
a
system
of
member
bodies
from
around
170
countries.
independent
electrical
contractors.
Founded
to
support
business
owners
in
the
electrical
trades,
IEC
provides
training,
apprenticeship
programs,
safety
resources,
licensure
and
credential
guidance,
and
guidance
on
electrical
codes
and
business
management.
The
organization
operates
through
a
network
of
local
chapters
and
a
national
office,
offering
industry
events,
publications,
and
advocacy
on
regulatory
issues
affecting
contractors.
Members
include
small
and
mid-sized
electrical
contracting
businesses
across
residential,
commercial,
and
industrial
sectors.