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Electrical Wiring Commercial, Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code, 13th Edition

Electrical Wiring Commercial, Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code

The 13th Edition of Electrical Wiring Commercial has now been updated to the requirements of the 2008 National Electrical Code. Includes new sections on energy conservation laws, such as Title 24, as well as updated coverage of ground fault circuit interrupters, compact fluorescent lamps, motor burnout problems, and the 2008 National Electrical Code grounding requirements.

List Price $104.95
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Author: Ray C Mullin, Robert L Smith
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 485

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Description

Updated to reference the 2008 National Electrical Code, the 13th Edition of Electrical Wiring - Commercial guides you step-by-step through the basics of commercial wiring. With a practical, straightforward approach, and a new, full-color design that aids in complex wiring diagrams, this book provides more learning tools than ever before for the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional commercial electricians.

Includes new coverage of energy conservation laws, such as Title 24, as well as updated coverage of today’s important concepts, including ground fault circuit interrupters, compact fluorescent lamps, motor burnout problems, and the 2008 National Electrical Code grounding requirements. You can feel confident you are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures.

Electrical Wiring Commercial also includes a complete set of commercial building plans, offering opportunities for hands-on practice in interpreting and applying 2008 National Electrical Code requirements, making this an ideal resource for anyone who works in the commercial electricity industry.

Features:

New, updated photographs, full color diagrams and illustrations, which add clarity to explanations of critical concepts.
Expanded coverage on safety in the workplace from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provides readers with well-rounded introduction to the subject.
Practical examples are used throughout to reinforce key calculations and concepts.
Both metric and English measurements are used to appeal to readers of all learning backgrounds.
Criss-Cross Code Index allows you to easily reference specific content and 2008 National Electrical Code requirements.

Electrical Wiring Commercial, Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code is intended for use in commercial wiring courses and apprenticeship training programs. It provides the basics of commercial wiring by offering insight into the planning of a typical commercial installation, carefully demonstrating how the load requirements are converted into branch circuits, then to feeders, and finally into the building's main electrical service. An accompanying set of plans in the back of the book allow you to step through the wiring process by applying concepts learned in each chapter to an actual commercial building, in order to understand and meet code requirements as set forth by the National Electrical Code.

From the Preface
Intended Use and Level
Electrical Wiring Commercial is intended for use in commercial wiring courses at two-year and four-year colleges. The text provides the basics of commercial wiring by offering insight into the planning of a typical commercial installation, carefully demonstrating how the load requirements are converted into branch circuits, then to feeders, and finally into the building’s main electrical service. An accompanying set of plans at the back of the book allows the reader to step through the wiring process by applying concepts learned in each chapter to an actual commercial building, in order to understand and meet code requirements set forth by the National Electrical Code.

Subject and Approach
The thirteenth edition of Electrical Wiring Commercial is based on the 2008 National Electrical Code. The new edition thoroughly and clearly explains the National Electrical Code changes that relate to typical commercial wiring.

The National Electrical Code is used as the basic standard for the layout and construction of electrical systems. To gain the greatest benefit from this text, the learner must use the National Electrical Code on a continuing basis.

State and local codes may contain modifications of the National Electrical Code to meet local requirements. The instructor is encouraged to furnish students with any variations from the National Electrical Code, as they affect this commercial installation in a specific area.

This book takes the learner through the essential minimum requirements as set forth in the National Electrical Code for commercial installations. In addition to National Electrical Code minimums, the reader will find such information above and beyond the minimum requirements.

The commercial electrician is required to work in three common situations: where the work is planned in advance, where there is no advance planning, and where repairs are needed. The first situation exists when the work is designed by a consulting engineer. In this case, the electrician must know the installation procedures, must be able to read plans, and must be able to understand and interpret specifications. The second situation occurs either during or after construction when changes or remodeling are required. The third situation arises any time after a system in installed. Whenever a problem occurs with an installation, the electrician must understand the operation of all equipment included in the installation in order to solve the problem.

When the electrician is working on the initial installation or is modifying an existing installation, the circuit loads must be determined. Thorough explanations and numerous examples of calculating these loads must be determined. Thorough explanations and numerous examples of calculating these loads help prepare the reader for similar problems on the job. The text and assignments make frequent reference to the commercial building drawings at the back of the book.

Features

Safety is emphasized throughout the book and fully covered in the first chapter. Special considerations in working with electricity, such as how to avoid arc flash, as well as guidelines for safe practices, provide readers with an overview of what dangers are to be expected on the job.
Commercial Building Drawings are included in the back of the book, offering readers the opportunity to apply the concepts that they have learned in each chapter as they step through the wiring process. A description of working drawings and an explanation of symbol can be found in the first chapter.
National Electrical Code references are integrated throughout the chapters, familiarizing readers with the requirements of the Code and including explanations of the wiring applications. Revisions to the National Electrical Code between 2005 and 2008 editions are carefully highlighted.
Review Questions at the end of each chapter allow readers to test what they have learned in each chapter and to target any sections that require further review.

Table of Contents
Unit 1: Commercial Building Plans and Specifications. Unit 2: Reading Electrical Working Drawing - Entry Level. Unit 3: Calculating the Electrical Load. Unit 4: Branch-Circuits. Unit 5: Switches and Receptacles. Unit 6: Branch-Circuit Installation. Unit 7: Motor and Appliance Circuits. Unit 8: Feeders. Unit 9: Special Systems. Unit 10: Working Drawings - Upper Level. Unit 11: Special Circuits (Owner’s Circuits). Unit 12: Panelboard Selection and Installation. Unit 13: The Electric Service. Unit 14: Lamps for Lighting. Unit 15: Luminaires (Fixtures). Unit 16: Emergency, Legally Required Standby, and Optional Standby. Unit 17: Overcurrent Protection: Fuses and Circuit Breakers. Unit 18: Short-Circuit Calculations and Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices. Unit 19: Equipment and Conductor Short-Circuit Protection. Unit 20: Low-Voltage Remote-Control. Unit 21: The Cooling System. Appendix.

About the Authors
Ray C Mullin is a former electrical instruction for the Wisconsin Schools of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education and is currently a member of the International Association of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, National Fire Protection Association, Electrical Section. He has written many articles that have appeared in electrical trade publications, and has done consulting to electrical equipment manufacturers on legal issues. Mr Mullin has served on the Executive Board of the Western Section of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
Robert L Smith, PE, is an Emeritus Professor of Architecture at the University of Illinois. He worked in electrical construction for more than 20 years and has taught electrician apprentice classes for the IBEW and industrial electricity at Parkland Community College, and Environmental Technology for the School of Architecture. He was an active member of the Illumination Engineering Society, of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, and of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.