Interpreting the National Electrical Code (2008)

Extraordinarily comprehensive, this book is completely updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code and continues to offer valuable insight into the Code articles.

Explanations are provided for each article in detail, with thorough discussions and practical examples that clearly illustrate how the Code and its most recent changes are applied.

Discussions are logically organized into coherent subject groupings, allowing readers to navigate easily through 2008 NEC requirements as well as changes since the last edition.

Through this approach, the book also integrates essential information into the 8th Edition that is not directly addressed in the NEC but is extremely useful to electricians.

Features:

• promotes an understanding of how the Code is interpreted and applied in specific field situations
• a section outlining changes from the last edition of the NEC speeds understanding of the new requirements, eliminating the need for a separate reference on Code changes
• sample Code calculations have been taken from actual field applications, increasing their relevance to professional apprentices, electricians, and inspectors alike

Contents:

General Wiring and Fundamentals.

Wire, Raceway, and Box Sizing.

Outlets, Lighting, Appliances, and Heating.

Services and Feeder Calculations.

Grounding and Bonding.

Overcurrent Protection.

Motor-Circuit Wiring.

Transformers.

Hazardous Location Wiring.

Health Care Facilities.

Emergency and Alternate Power Systems.

Industrial Electrical Applications.

Commercial Wiring Applications.

Special Applications Wiring.

Softcover
510 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.

About the Author:

Truman Surbrook is a Professor of Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Michigan, a registered Professional Engineer, and Master Electrician. He has developed an Electrical Apprenticeship Program at Michigan State University, and has served as chair for curriculum development for a statewide electrical inspector training short course.

Dr. Surbrook has also developed a highly successful and comprehensive National Electrical Code training course through Lifelong Education Programs of Michigan State University.

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