Phil Simmons is the founder of Simmons Electrical Services, where he consults on the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other codes. He also edits, illustrates, writes, and produces technical publications, and he previously provided a plan review of electrical construction documents and inspection of complex electrical installations. In addition to developing training programs related to electrical safety and codes and, Mr. Simmons has presented on these subjects at numerous seminars and conferences for universities, the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the U.S. Department of Defense and private clients. The author and illustrator of numerous textbooks on electrical topics, he has consulted on several lawsuits involving electrical injury and property damage. Mr. Simmons serves NFPA on Code Making Panel 5 of the NEC Committee (grounding and bonding), and he previously served on several other Code Making Panels, the NFPA Standards Council, the NEC Technical Correlating Committee, the IAEI, and Underwriters Laboratories.
