Here's a complete guide to all aspects of residential wiring and how to apply them to the wiring of a typical house. New full color throughout, it covers everything from wiring a lighting branch circuit, to installing a digital satellite system. Lots of examples, wiring diagrams, photos and illustrations explain all the new 1999 NEC« requirements thoroughly. OSHA approved safety guidelines help protect people and equipment from harm.

Ray C. Mullin: Former electrical instructor for the Wisconsin Schools of Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education. Former member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Currently a member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, National Fire Protection Association, Electrical Section. He has served on the NFPA Code Making Panel 4 of the National Electrical Code. Completed electrical apprenticeship training program. Worked as journeyman and supervisor for residential, commercial, and industrial installations. Taught electrical apprentice and journeyman course. Conducted numerous technical and Code seminars. He has written many articles that have appeared in electrical trade publications and has done consulting to electrical equipment manufactureres on legal issues. He has served on the Executive Board of the Western Section of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and serves on the Electrical Commission in home town. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Colorado State University.

General Information for Electrical Installations. Electrical Symbols and Outlets. Determining the rEqired Number and Location of Lighting and Small Appliance Circuits. Conductor Sizes and Types, Wiring Methods, Wire Connections, Voltage Drop, Neutral Sizing for Services. Switch Control of Lighting Circuits, Receptacle Bonding, and Induction Heating Resulting from Unusual Switch Connections. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors, Isolated Ground Receptacles, Immersion Detection Circuit Interrupters. Light Fixtures and Ballasts. Lighting Branch Circuit for Front Bedroom. Lighting Branch Circuit for Master Bedroom. Lighting Branch Circuit for Master Bedroom. Lighting Branch Circuit - Front Entry, Porch. Lighting Branch Circuit and Small Appliance Circuits for Kitchen. Lighting Branch Circuit for Living Room. Lighting Branch Circuit for the bedroom/Study. Dryer Outlet and Lighting Circuit for the Laundry, Powder Room, Rear Entry Hall, and Attic. Lighting Branch Circuit for Garage. Recreation Room. Lighitng Branch Circuit , Receptacle Circuits. Special Purpose Outlets - Water Pump, Water Heater. Special Purpose Outlets for Ranges, Counter-Mounted Cooking Units, and Wall Mounted Oven. Special Purpose Outlets - Food Waste Disposer, Dishwasher. Special Purpose Outlets for Bathroom Ceiling Heat/Vent/Lighs, the attic Fan, and the Hydromassage Tub. Special Purpose Outlets - Electric Heating Air Conditioning, Oil and Gas Heating Systems. Television, Telephone, and Low-Voltage Signal Systems, Heat and Smoke Detectors, Security Systems. Remote Control Systems - Low Voltage. Service Entrance Equipment. Service Entrance Calculations. Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, Smart House Wiring.