Synopses & Reviews
The Code, and how to use it
The voluminous 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC)® affects many disciplines, but what you need to know is how it influences your work as an installer. Organized by the type of wiring involved, this indispensable guide extracts and explains only the information that applies to installationand in plain English. It's a practical reference that highlights what's new, what's changed, and what you must do to comply.
Discover what's changed in the 2011 codes for ease in understanding and answering questions on the job
Get new coverage of hybrid electric vehicles and small wind turbine power generators
Learn grounding definitions and requirements for feeder panels
Identify the types of conduit and tubing needed for various installations
Recognize guidelines for lighting fixtures
Quickly locate code sections relating to HVAC, home appliances, swimming pools, and communication systems
See how to bring old installations up to code
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Synopsis
The NEC is updated every 3 years with some of the anticipated changes include new requirements to sections while some of the changes include entirely new articles. Some changes are revisions to existing requirements while others are deletions to some existing requirements. As with the last edition of this book the author will use an icon or other graphical feature to highlight all changes to the 2011 code from the 2008 version. The book is considered an easy reference tool for those individuals on the job in need of a handy reference without the bulk and formality of the code itself. Significant changes to wiring and protection sections as well as new coverae of hybrid electric vehicles and small wind turbine power generators are being made. As always there will be numerous small changes made throughout the book. In short if a change has been made to the code it will be covered in this book in an easy to read instructional way.
About the Author
Paul Rosenberg is a leading voice in the industry. He has held nearly every position in the electrical construction industry and was a longtime master electrician. He is a frequent speaker at electrical trade shows and an instructor at various higher education institutions. He is also the author of several Audel books, including the forthcoming Audel Questions and Answers for Electrician's Examinations, All-New Fifteenth Edition.
Table of Contents
Foreword.
Introduction.
Chapter 1. General.
Chapter 2. Wiring and Protection.
Chapter 3. Wiring Methods and Materials.
Chapter 4. Equipment for General Use.
Chapter 5. Special Occupancies.
Chapter 6. Special Equipment.
Chapter 7. Special Conditions.
Chapter 8. Communications Systems.
Chapter 9. Tables and Examples.
Index.