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More widely adopted than any other safety code, the NEC protects the public by establishing requirements for electrical wiring and equipment in virtually all buildings. Stay competitive and up-to-code with industry-driven changes that boost public safety, emergency preparedness, and worker protection.

The 2008 NEC includes the latest rules for electrical installation in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. - more

Stay competitive and up-to-code! The 2005 NFPA 70: National Electrical Code ® is today's blueprint for electrical fire safety.

Developed by NFPA, the National Electrical Code has long been the world's most widely adopted safety code. This Softbound edition is the #1 choice of contractors and installers industry wide. Already directly adopted in many states, this important NEC ® edition is fully up-to-date with industry practices, new equipment, and advancements in technology. It's the vital link between electrical equipment installation and safe use by consumers. - more

A Hands-on Guide to the 2007 NESC® that Clarifies Code Rules for You to Achieve Full Compliance!

Stay on the leading edge of alarm system advances with the 2007 NFPA 72®!

• Added requirements for new technology equipment, including video image smoke and flame detection, multi-criteria and multi-sensor devices, fire extinguisher monitors, and directional appliances
• New guidance on visual notification in large space occupancies
• Updated rules for spacing of smoke detectors in joist and beam and small room applications
• New requirement to provide a Response Time Index for heat detectors
• New provisions for strobe synchronization when installing visible notification appliances
• New requirements for household fire warning applications, including smoke alarms with voice and expanded smoke alarm coverage for larger size homes - more

When you have questions about today's fire alarm system requirements, the 2007 National Fire Alarm Code Handbook has the answers!

• The complete text of the 2007 NFPA 72
• Authoritative commentary from industry authorities such as Bob Schifiliti, P.E.; Jeff Moore, P.E.; Daniel Gottuk, Ph.D., P.E.; and Thomas Hammerberg, SET, CFPS
• Real-world examples of how to apply fire alarm requirements in specific situations
• A wealth of tables and valuable two-color graphics that help you apply Code rules correctly
• New Supplements about timely subjects that impact your work - more

The new second edition NFPA Pocket Guide to Fire Alarm System Installation combines facts from the National Fire Alarm Code®, NEC®, Life Safety Code®, NECA, IEEE, and ADA with the tables, charts, and guidance that fire alarm system professionals need every day.

It has been completely revised to keep pace with changes in the 2007 NFPA 72®, 2006 NFPA 101®, and 2005 NEC, plus it has been reorganized so that key sections correspond to the same section number as the related chapter in NFPA 72.

Included are conduit fill requirements, cable and conductor data, box fill requirements, and much more. You'll also have conversion factors between SI and inch-pound (standard) units of measure at your fingertips.

The Pocket Guide is a real productivity booster for installers, designers, maintainers, and AHJs. - more

Groundbreaking new construction requirements in the 2006 NFPA 101®: Life Safety Code® revolutionize fire and life safety!

From sprinklers, alarms, and egress to emergency lighting, smoke barriers, and special hazard protection, today's Life Safety Code® is a major milestone in the fight against fire. Unique in the field, NFPA 101 is the only document that establishes a minimum threshold of safety in all new and existing buildings…plus contains a performance-based compliance option.

The 2006 edition incorporates the latest technologies, advances, and safety strategies to help you meet today's challenges and achieve higher levels of protection for building occupants. - more

Getting up-to-date fast on the 2006 Life Safety Code requirements is essential, and no other resource boosts your ability to apply the 2006 NFPA 101 like NFPA®'s exclusive Life Safety Code Handbook.

Written by fire and life safety professionals who understand your needs on the job!

Just open the LSC Handbook for the full 2006 Life Safety Code text, insightful commentary, hands-on examples from the real world, plus more than 400 two-color photos and illustrations. You'll quickly grasp even the most complex provisions.

Understand at a glance how the 2006 Code differs from the 2003 edition with the new Changes Supplement. - more

Using easy-to-find parts and tools that all Evil Geniuses can get their hands on, these well-played yet harmless pranks will confound your unsuspecting targets every time. Plus, every gadget can be mixed and matched, allowing you to create hundreds of larger, even more twisted evil prank devices! - more

Great for everyone from home enthusiasts to professional engineers and technicians, the convenient take-along size is as perfect for professionals working out in the field as it is for hobbyists tinkering in the basement.

Audio/Video Cable Installer’s Pocket Guide packs over 200 illustrations that clarify all the methods, procedures, and tools you need to successfully tackle even the most complex installation job.

Author Stephen Lampen, an industry pro, anticipates and answers your every question on analog and digital audio, analog and digital video, including high definition video cabling; connectors; using Category 5, 5e, and 6 to carry audio and video; installation; and much more.

Building Automation Control Devices and Applications covers the operation, signals, and functions of the sensors, actuators, and other control equipment used in automated systems in commercial buildings. It is a solid foundation for a comprehensive training program in building automation.

The textbook is organized by building system, and each system is explained so that the function and application of each device is clear. This system-based foundation is then used to discuss the possibilities of interaction between multiple systems in automated buildings. - more

Written by nationally known security expert Bill Phillips, The Complete Book of Home, Site, and Office Security is the only book that offers:
Detailed, expert answers on every major security issue, from automobile theft prevention, to closed-circuit TV and video systems, to safes and vaults, to terrorism threats

Written without technical jargon and packed with at-a-glance charts, checklists, and illustrations as well as sample contracts and agreements, this indispensable guide focuses on choosing, installing, and troubleshooting security devices and systems, and offers up practical advice on starting and running a security consulting business.

Step-by-step, illustrated instructions for selecting, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-tech security systems and devices along with insider information on locks and other protective equipment. - more

The "hands on" processes used in the installation of data, voice, and video cabling are observed using minimal theory and liberal practical advice. A logical format that separates key concepts into specific sections minimizes confusion between the unique installation practices among the different technologies.

Copper cabling is first discussed, including coax, telephone, and Cat 3 and Cat 5 LAN cabling. A section devoted to fiber optics then follows. Within each section, discussions progress from the basics to components, installation, and testing to assist in the development of individual skills.

Basic, up-to-date coverage of the technology and installation of premises cabling can be easily understood by readers who don't have a technical background. - more

Nothing is more essential in the construction industry than reading blueprints, and this pocket reference is the best of the best!

Covering a multitude of trade industries, the DEWALT® Blueprint Reading Professional Reference gives plumbers, carpenters, roofers, electricians, flooring installers, and others access to all the important information.

Readers will learn how to read and understand blueprints, sections, elevations, schedules, site plans, architectural plans, structural plans, plumbing plans, HVAC & mechanical plans, electrical plans, and more. A comprehensive glossary of terms and abbreviations is also included for those on-the-job situations when a quick refresher is a must! - more

The DEWALT Datacom Professional Reference is the perfect resource for installers and service technicians. It covers the design, installation, testing and troubleshooting of teledata, computer, internet, fiber optics, audio, video and other cabling applications.

Revised and updated to include CAT-6 specifications, the DEWALT Datacom Professional Reference also contains charts, graphs, tables and wiring diagrams involving networks and networking, installation guidelines, Ethernet, broadband applications, interfaces, connectors, software code conversions and more.

Technicians have been asking for this reference material for years. DEWALT’s Security, Sound and Video Professional Reference covers everything you need for working in these fields including installation requirements, formulas, technical data and specifications, and maintenance forms.

Plus charts, tables and graphs that encompass subjects such as sensor application, speaker impedance, voltage drops, satellite television, symbols, definitions, troubleshooting tips and much, much more.

The Reference Guide for Electrical Wiring Installations
by Paul Rosenberg

Filled with hundreds of diagrams and illustrations that are clear and easy to find, Wiring Diagrams Professional Reference covers outlets, switches, lighting, motors and controls, power distribution, transformers, grounding, low voltage and hazardous locations, plus much more!

Basic wiring guidelines and specifications are also included to make this as valuable a tool as wire cutters. - more

Author Mark N. Shapiro has created this quick reference guide especially for those involved in the construction, inspection, cabling, and testing of Datacom systems.

With its informative do’s and don’ts, helpful tips, symbol explanations, clear illustrations, Code clarifications, tables and diagrams, and extensive glossary all in a color-coded, tabbed format, the Datacom reference guide is relied upon by data communications professionals throughout the country..

Although it is small enough to slip into a shirt pocket, the essential Doctor Watts Datacom reference guide is packed with detailed information. - more

Packed with all the UPDATED information from the 2008 National Electrical Code, the 2008 Doctor Watts is the #1 Electrical Pocket Guide for electricians.

Dr. Watts (2008) - 10 Pack LE-WM-08DrWatts-10pk $109.95 Dr. Watts (2008) - 25 Pack LE-WM-08DrWatts-25pk $249.95

Many new NEC tables, formulas, illustrations and detailed examples make this an indispensable reference for anyone working with electricity.

This shirt-pocket guide is loaded with essential information for everyday reference; it's heavy laminated pages and built-in tabs make it sturdy and durable.

2008 version encompasses new pages of:

• Numerous new NEC tables
• Formulas with clear, concise explanations of usage
• Detailed reference tables and illustrations
• In-depth examples (see 2005 version here)

Designed for quick reference at any job site, the Electrician's Troubleshooting and Testing Pocket Guide enables electricians using portable meters to test, maintain, and troubleshoot all types of electrical equipment and systems.

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This books gives the “evil genius” loads of projects to delve into, from an ultrasonic microphone, to a body heat detector, and all the way to a Star Wars Light Saber. This book makes creating these devices fun, inexpensive, and easy.

Full of easy-to-follow plans and clear diagrams and schematics, and respectful of your wallet, Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius gives you:

Illustrated instructions and plans for amazing pretested projects advanced enough for sophisticated electronics enthusiasts but described in sufficient detail to be built easily by newcomers - more

This newly updated edition reflects recent changes in fiber optic technology, marketing, and applications, including wider usage of Fiber To The Home (FTTH) applications and LANs (Local Area Networks).

A practical guide for designers, installers, and troubleshooters of fiber optic cable plants and networks, this book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of fiber optics as used in communications systems, including telephone, CATV, and computers.

Beginning with a brief history of the development of fiber optics, the third edition progresses from the basics of the technology and its components, to installation and testing. - Also Available in Spanish - more

Guide to Networking for Physical Security Systems -

Due to increased demand, it has become more important than ever for electronic technicians and security management professionals to have a thorough, grounded knowledge of the programming, installation, and functioning of IP-addressed electronic security devices.

Guide to Networking for Physical Security Systems provides this information with a practical, straightforward approach. By first providing complete explanations of IP addressing, Ethernet and Wi-Fi, internet connections, and how networks operate; this book then delves into how these technologies can be used for electronic security device applications.

With guided tours of common network devices such as DSL adapters, routers, IP security cameras, and detailed explanations of the various types of video compression; readers will gain a wealth of technical information that will prepare them for work in the electronic security industry. - more

Jump-start your knowledge of low voltage systems, associated devices, and the methods and terminology of the industry!

This introductory, all-inclusive guide combines the basic elements of various low voltage systems into a single source, so that readers gain a concrete understanding of the operation of individual systems - including theory of operation - as well as how they integrate.

Easy-to-read content that is written especially for industry novices employs a thoughtful use of layman's terms so that difficult concepts and topics will be swiftly grasped. - more

by Mike Holt (based on the 2005 NEC) 

Subjects include the NEC rules that apply to low-voltage and limited-energy systems that most people are not aware of, definitions, the general NEC installation requirements, and specific NEC requirements for control, soun