Understanding the National Electrical Code offers electricians a thorough understanding of how the 1999 National Electrical Code is organized, and simplifies this sometimes intimidating and confusing Code. It includes the 1999 Code changes, tips on proper electrical installations, advice and cautions about possible conflicts or confusing Code rules, warnings about dangers to persons and equipment as a result of improper installations, and more. This book thoroughly covers the most frequently used portions of the 1999 National Electrical Code, Chapters 1 through 4.

Features:

• Newly revised to cover the 1999 National Electrical Code as it applies to electrical installations.
• Excellent graphics, illustrations, and explanations demystify the technical nature of the 1999 National Electrical Code, and make it easy to understand and apply.
• Lots of examples show how to apply the code rules immediately in order to design, install, and inspect safe electrical systems.
• Plenty of tips, cautions, and warnings that are handy to experienced and novice electricians alike.