本规范规定了确保人员、牲畜和财产安全，防止因使用电气装置而产生危险和损坏的目标，并规定了这些装置的正常运行。此外，如果损害可能导致人员和牲畜的不安全事件或条件，本规范规定了保护财产免受损害的目标。本规范规定了以下标准的安全目标，涉及在工业设施内的电气装置中运行或打算在所有电压下运行的电气系统:（a）设计；（b） 电气设备的选择； （c） 安装和验证；以及（d）操作和维护。

This Code specifies objectives to provide for the safety of persons, livestock, and property against dangers and damage that can arise from the use of electrical installations and to provide for the proper functioning of those installations. In addition, this Code sets objectives for the protection of property against damage, if the damage can lead to unsafe events or conditions for persons and livestock.This Code specifies safety objectives for the following criteria in relation to electrical systems operating or intended to operate at all voltages in electrical installations within industrial facilities:(a) design;(b) selection of electrical equipment;(c) erection and verification; and(d) operation and maintenance.