The IEC 60446 standard, “Basic and Safety Principles for Man-Machine Interface, Marking, and Identification,” establishes global guidelines for identifying electrical equipment terminals, conductors, and wiring colors. Proper identification prevents hazards, streamlines maintenance, and ensures. Electrical engineers, contractors, traders, manufacturers, and especially electricians worldwide rely on different wiring color codes for wire and cable installations in industrial buildings and residential homes. This Master Specification Section contains:. 3Data Sheet - Communications Cable and Equipment. They make it easy to identify immediately which wires are live, neutral, or grounded (avoiding costly mistakes and hazardous accidents). This guide describes wiring color codes, international standards, and main rules to keep in mind to work smarter and safer. The various colored wires that you can. Markings on or associated with the product, the UL Listing, Classification, or Verification information, and requirements in the current edition of the National Electrical Code® all convey the information needed to ensure a compliant installation. 1203 defines the requirements and guidelines for DC power distribution identification by colour and marking in Telecom/ICT installations (wire, cables, electric distribution boards, interconnections, etc. It avoids confusion and errors between the different AC and DC power.