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The 20% of the National Electrical Code You Need to Know 80% of the Time
NEC 2008 Need to Know puts the most commonly used information where electricians need it most - on the job site. Smaller than large, bulky manuals, it facilitates quick access to both general information and calculations often used to comply with codes regarding conduit size, required ampacities, and electrical loads. Complete with a handy cross-reference table, this easy- to-use guide covers general installation requirements for branch circuits, feeders, over-current protection, switches, receptacles, and much more.
Turn to NEC 2008 Need to Know for quick access to vital 2008 National Electrical Code information that you need. This expert resource explains and interprets key material from the first four chapters of the National Electrical Code, including general installation requirements . . . branch circuits . . . feeders . . . services . . . overcurrent protection . . . grounding . . . conductors . . . conduits . . . cables . . . fixture wiring . . . switches . . . receptacles . . . lighting . . . motors . . . a/c and refrigeration . . . and generators - plus critical tables from Chapter 9.
Packed with on-target illustrations, this essential compliance tool contains calculations and formulas commonly used to determine conduit and conductor sizes, required ampacities, adjustment multipliers, and electrical loads. This guide also presents a listing of specialty topics such as Emergency Systems, Communications, and Special Occupancy, as well as a cross-reference table with types of installations and where to find applicable Code. Designed to save time and money, reduce errors, and increase safety, NEC 2008 Need To Know features:
- Clear explanations and interpretations of in-demand National Electrical Code information.
- Commonly used calculations and formulas.
- A listing of specialty topics keyed to applicable Code.
- A handy cross-reference table for quick access to crucial material.
Inside this On-the-Job Guide to Vital National Electrical Code Information:
- General Requirements for Electrical Installations.
- Branch Circuits and Feeders.
- Branch Circuit Feeders and Service Calculations and Electric Services.
- Overcurrent Protection and Transformers.
- Grounding and Bonding.
- Wiring Methods.
- Conductors.
- Boxes and Cablebus.
- Lighting Requirements.
- Motors.
- Refrigeration and A/C.
- Generators.
- Understanding and Applying National Electrical Code Chapter 9 Tables.
- Code Locations and References for Additional Codes.
- Appendixes.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: General Requirements for Electrical Installations. Chapter 2: Branch Circuits (210) and Feeders (215). Chapter 3: Branch Circuit Feeders and Service Calculations (220) and Electric Services (230). Chapter 4: Overcurrent Protection and Transformers (240). Chapter 5: Grounding and Bonding (250). Chapter 6: Wiring Methods (300). Chapter 7: Conductors (310). Chapter 8: Boxes and Cablebus (370). Chapter 9: Lighting Requirements (410). Chapter 10: Motors (430). Chapter 11: Refrigeration and A/C (440). Chapter 12: Generators (445). Chapter 13: Understanding and Applying National Electrical Code Chapter 9 Tables. Chapter 14: Code Locations and References for Additional Codes. Appendix A: Tables. Appendix B: Conversion Methods. Appendix C: Terminology. Appendix D: Electrical Symbols.
About the Author
K J Keller is currently the CAD Designer, Safety and Compliance Director, and Project Coordinator for one of New England's most prominent electrical contractors. With over 30 years in the construction industry, she has been a journeyman plumber, has worked in both remodeling and new construction, and has extensive experience in residential and commercial general contracting and the plumbing and electrical trades. Ms. Keller is the co-author of McGraw-Hill's Electrician's Exam Study Guide. |
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