Electrical
Wiring Residential, 17E
17th
Edition
Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
NOW Available - Updated
to the 2011 NEC!
ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL,
17E, updated to comply with the
2011 National Electrical Code®, is a bestselling book that will
help you learn the basics of residential wiring in both new and
existing homes.
This book uses a practical
approach and comprehensive coverage to guide you step-by-step
through the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's
professional residential electricians.
With coverage of energy
conservation laws like Title 24, as well as today's important
concepts such as ground fault circuit interrupters, smoke, heat, and
carbon monoxide alarms, 2011 NEC® requirements for house wiring, and
Solar Photovoltaic Systems, you can feel confident you are getting
the very latest in industry standards and procedures.
A unique feature of
ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 17E is the sets of plans in the
back of the book that offers you opportunities for hands-on
practice in interpreting and applying Code requirements, making this
an ideal resource for those who will work in the residential
electrical industry.
This book also contains updated
Illustrations coordinated with the latest NEC® regulations.
Features:
- New, updated photographs, diagrams, and
illustrations add clarity to explanations of critical concepts
- Expanded coverage on safety in the workplace
from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
encourages readers to consider safety on an ongoing basis
- Real-world examples are used throughout to
reinforce key calculations and concepts
- Both metric and English measurements are used
to appeal to readers of all learning backgrounds
- Code Cross-Index allows users to reference
specific content and Code requirements with ease
- NEW Chapter on Solar
Photovoltaic Systems
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A complete set of residential
building plans is included
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Contents:
1. General Information for Electrical
Installations.
2. Electrical Symbols and Outlets.
3. Determining the Required Number of
Lighting Outlets, Receptacle Outlets, and Small-Appliance Branch
Circuits.
4. Conductor Sizes and Types, Wiring
Methods, Wire Connections, Voltage Drop, and Neutral Conductor
Sizing for Services.
5. Conductor Identification, Switch Control
of Lighting Circuits, Bonding/Grounding of Wiring Devices, Induction
Heating.
6. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters,
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors,
Immersion Detection Circuit Interrupters, and Appliance Leakage
Current Interrupters.
7. Luminaires Ballasts, and Lamps.
8. Lighting Branch Circuit for the Front
Bedroom.
9. Lighting Branch Circuit for the Master
Bedroom.
10. Lighting Branch Circuit—Bathrooms,
Hallway.
11. Lighting Branch Circuit—Front Entry,
Porch.
12. Lighting Branch Circuit and
Small-Appliance Circuits for the Kitchen.
13. Lighting Branch Circuit for the Living
Room.
14. Lighting BCranch Circuit for the
Study/Bedroom.
15. Dryer Outlet, Lighting and Receptacle
Circuits for the Laundry, Powder Room, Rear Entry Hall, and Attic.
16. Lighting Branch Circuit for the Garage.
17. Recreation Room.
18. Lighting Branch Circuit, Receptacle
Circuits for Workshop.
19. Special-Purpose Outlets—Water Pump,
Water Heater.
20. Special-Purpose Outlets for Ranges,
Counter-Mounted Cooking Unit G, and Wall-Mounted Oven.
21. Special-Purpose Outlets—Food Waste
Disposer, Dishwasher.
22. Special-Purpose Outlets for the
Bathroom Ceiling Heat/Vent/Lights, the Attic Fan, and the
Hydromassage Tub.
23. Special-Purpose Outlets—Electric
Heating, Air Conditioning.
24. Gas and Oil Central Heating Systems.
25. Television, Telephone, and Low-Voltage
Signal Systems.
26. Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide
Alarms, and Security Systems.
27. Service-Entrance Equipment.
28. Overcurrent Protection—Fuses and
Circuit Breakers.
29. Service-Entrance Calculations.
30. Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and
Hydromassage Baths.
31. Wiring for the Future: Home Automation
Systems.
32. Standby Power Systems.
33. Residential Utility Interactive
Photovoltaic Systems.
Specifications for Electrical
Work—Single-Family Dwelling.
Appendix.
IAEI Membership Application Form.
Key Terms.
Web Sites.
Index (Code and Subject).
Plans for Single-Family Dwelling.
Sheet 1 of 10 Basement Plan.
Sheet 2 of 10 Floor Plan.
Sheet 3 of 10 South (Front) Elevation; Window Schedule, Door
Schedule.
Sheet 4 of 10 East (Right) Elevation; Interior Elevations.
Sheet 5 of 10 North (Rear) Elevation; Plot Plan.
Sheet 6 of 10 West (Left) Elevation; Room Finish Schedule.
Sheet 7 of 10 Section A-A.
Sheet 8 of 10 Electrical Basement Plan.
Sheet 9 of 10 Electrical Floor Plan.
Sheet 10 of 10 Code Requirements for Swimming Pool Wiring.
Blank Floor Plan First Floor.
Blank Floor Plan Basement.
Softcover
752 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.
About the Authors:
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 manufacturers 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.
Phil Simmons is self-employed at
Simmons Electrical Services where he consults on the National
Electrical Code® and other codes. Mr Simmons also writes, edits ,
and illustrates and produces technical publications, providing plan
review of electrical construction documents as well as the
inspection of complex electrical installations. He also develops
training programs related to electrical codes and safety,
Mr. Simmons has been a presenter on these
subjects at numerous seminars and conferences for Universities, the
NFPA, IAEI, Department of Defense and private clients. He has also
consulted on several lawsuits concerning electrical shocks, burn
injuries and electrocutions. Mr. Simmons is the co-author and
illustrator of ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL 17E, ELECTRICAL WIRING
COMMERCIAL14E and ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND BONDING 3E, all published
by Delmar Cengage Learning.
Mr. Simmons presently serves NFPA on Code
Making Panel-5 of the National Electrical Code® Committee (grounding
and bonding). He previously served on the NFPA Standards Council,
NEC® Technical Correlating Committee International Association of
Electrical Inspectors, Underwriters Laboratories and is a retired
member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
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