OSHA just federalized it. Electrical safety has been regulated at the state and local level since practically the dawn of electricity. Even the trade organizat

OSHA just federalized it. Electrical safety has been regulated at the state and local level since practically the dawn of electricity. Even the trade organization of electrical manufacturers disagrees with you. Quoting the National Electric Code, "the NEC takes on real significance when it is adopted into law by states and local jurisdictions." Source: http://www.nema.org/Technical/FieldReps/Pages/National-Electrical-Code.aspx http://www.nema.org/Technical/FieldReps/Pages/National-Elect...