The Fifteenth Edition of this trusted resource is completely updated to the 2005 National Electrical Code, and provides aspiring electricians the necessary foundation for learning all aspects of house wiring in order to meet Code. The most comprehensive book of its kind on the market, Electrical Wiring Residential walks readers, room by room, through the proper wiring of a typical new residence, and features a complete set of full size plans and specifications that shows how Code requirements are applied throughout actual installations. This book explains and follows the NEC« using the metric system, and presents an ample quantity of electrical formulas that electricians need to know to be successful and competent on-the-job.

This bestselling book has already helped tens of thousands of readers to learn the basics of residential wiring in both new and existing homes, and it is now updated to comply with the 2008 National Electrical Code. Electrical Wiring Residential, 16E uses a practical approach and comprehensive coverage to guide readers step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional residential electricians. With new coverage of energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as updated coverage of today's important concepts like ground fault circuit interrupters, smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, and 2008 NEC requirements for house wiring, readers can feel confident they are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures. A complete set of residential building plans is also included, offering opportunities for hands-on practice in interpreting and applying Code requirements and making this an ideal resource for anyone who will work in the residential electricity industry.

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.

UNIT 1 General lnformatlon for Electrical lnstallatlons UNIT 2 Electrical Symbols and Outlets UNIT 3 Determlnlng the Required Number and Locatlon of UNlT 4 Conductor Sizes and Types. Wring Methods. UNlT 5 Switch Control of Lighting Circuits. Receptacle UNlT 6 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters. Arc-Fault Circuit UNIT 7 Luminaires (Fixtures). Ballasts. and Lamps UNlT 8 Llghtlng Branch-Circuit for the Front Bedroom UNIT 9 Lighting Branch-Circuit for the Master Bedroom UNIT 10 Llghtlng Branch. Circuit-Bathrooms, Hallway UNIT 11 Lighting Branch-Circuit-Front Entry. Porch UNIT 12 Lighting Branch-Circuit and Small Appliance UNIT 13 Llghtlng Branch-Circuit for the Living Room UNIT 14 Lighting Branch-Circuit for the Study/Bedroom UNlT 15 Dryer Outlet and Lighting Circuit for the Laundry UNIT 16 Lighting Branch-Circuit for the Garage UNIT 17 Recreation Room UNIT 18 Llghtlng Branch Circuit, Receptacle Clrcuits UNIT 19 Special-Purpose Outlets. Water Pump. Water Heater UNIT 20 Special-Purpose Outlets for Ranges. Counter-Mounted UNIT 21 Special-Purpose Outlets - Food Waste UNlT 22 Special-Purpose Outlets for the Bathroom Ceiling UNIT 23 Special Purpose Outlets - Electric Heating, Air Conditioning UNIT 24 Gas and Oil Central Heating Systems UNlT 25 Television. Telephone. and Low-Voltage Signal Systems UNlT 26 Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide Alarms UNIT 27 Service-Entrance Equipment UNlT 28 Overcurrent Protection-Fuses and Circuit Breakers UNIT 29 Service-Entrance Calculations UNIT 30 Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Hydromassage Baths UNIT 31 Wiring for the Future: Home Automation Systems UNIT 32 Standby Power Systems