Guide to using the National Electrical Code (NEC)

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Personal Author:

Fletcher, Greg

Publication Information:

Clifton Park, NY : Thomson Delmar Learning, 2007

ISBN:

9781418039301

Subject Term:

Electric engineering -- Insurance requirements -- United States

Electric wiring -- Insurance requirements -- United States

Added Corporate Author:

National Fire Protection Association (United States)

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Written in accordance with the 2005 National Electrical Code, this new book is designed to provide straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations of how to use and apply the Code. Readers with little or no electrical experience can learn how to use the NEC to find must-know information quickly. The Guide to Using the National Electrical Code contains the essential information for determining the minimum requirements for installing electrical wiring and equipment in a safe and proper manner. Coverage has been thoughtfully arranged to clearly explain the basic information and the use of the NEC, which is vital to understanding how to meet Code requirements for safe electrical installations.

Preface	p. v
About the Author	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. vii
Chapter 1 An Introduction to the NEC	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Objectives	p. 1
History of the NEC	p. 1
Development of the NEC	p. 2
Article 90 Introduction	p. 7
Summary	p. 11
Review Questions	p. 11
Chapter 2 Organization of the NEC	p. 13
Introduction	p. 13
Objectives	p. 13
Chapters	p. 13
Articles	p. 14
Parts	p. 15
Sections	p. 16
Tables	p. 17
Figures	p. 18
Exceptions	p. 18
Fine Print Note (FPN)	p. 18
Extractions	p. 19
Table of Contents	p. 20
Index	p. 20
Annexes	p. 20
Terms and Definitions	p. 21
Scope	p. 21
Bold Print	p. 22
Vertical Line	p. 22
Bullet	p. 22
Summary	p. 22
Review Questions	p. 22
Chapter 3 Using the NEC	p. 25
Introduction	p. 25
Objectives	p. 25
Reading the NEC	p. 25
Rules for Reading the NEC	p. 25
A Procedure for Using the NEC	p. 26
Procedure for Using the NEC-Examples	p. 27
Summary	p. 29
Review Questions	p. 29
Chapter 4 Using the NEC-Examples	p. 31
Introduction	p. 31
Objectives	p. 31
Grounding and Bonding	p. 31
Services, Feeders, Branch Circuits and Overcurrent Protection	p. 35
Raceways	p. 38
Conductors	p. 42
Motors and Controls	p. 45
Utilization and General Use Equipment	p. 49
Special Occupancies and Equipment	p. 52
Alarm, Communications, and Low Voltage Circuits	p. 55
Summary	p. 58
Chapter 5 Using the NEC-Practice Questions	p. 59
Introduction	p. 59
Objectives	p. 59
How to Use This Chapter	p. 59
Practice Questions	p. 60
Summary	p. 71
Appendix A Common Electrical Formulas Used with the NEC	p. 73
Appendix B Procedure for Finding Information in the NEC	p. 77
Appendix C Commonly Used Tables in the NEC	p. 79
Appendix D Taking an Electrical Licensing Exam	p. 89
Appendix E Answers to Review Questions and Practice Problems	p. 93
Glossary of Common Electrical Terms	p. 103
Index	p. 117

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