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2005 NEC

Softcover LE-0877656231 $85.00  $78.95

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

Reduce the risk of fire and electric shock hazards, and boost confidence in your electrical installations with the 2005 National Electrical Code . 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.

Major revisions in the 2005 NEC work to improve protection of people and property :

• Expanded requirements for ground-fault circuit-interrupters (GFCI) call for wider use of these devices in homes, businesses, and public spaces
• New requirements for arc-fault circuit-interrupters (AFCI)
• First-time Article 409 introduces rules for industrial control panels
• First-time Article 506 presents a zone hazardous area classification system for combustible dusts and ignitable fibers and flyings
• First-time Article 682 covers natural and artificially made bodies of water not classified as swimming pools or fountains
• First-time Article 353 governs installations using HDPE conduit
• Reorganized electrical calculation requirements in Article 220: Branch Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations
• New requirements for identification of ungrounded branch circuit and feeder conductors protect electricians and maintenance personnel

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 industrywide. (Softbound, 792 pages, 2005)
 

• Quickly search the entire 2005 NEC by word or phrase.
• Bookmark relevant portions.
• Print text or graphics.
• Use cut-and-paste tools to bring actual Code language or illustrations into your proposals or reports.

Put your computer to work, and eliminate thumbing through the Code for facts! Get today's NEC in the format you need to succeed on the job. (2005)

System Requirements:

• Pentium-class PC
• Microsoft® Windows 98SE, 2000, NT or XP operating system
• 64 MB RAM
• 16 MB disc space (minimum)
• CD-ROM drive

2005 National Electrical Code (NEC) Handbook

Produced by the NFPA, the popular National Electrical Code® 2005 Handbook contains the complete text of the 2005 edition of the NEC® supplemented by helpful facts and figures, full-color illustrations, real-world examples and expert commentary.

An essential reference for students and professionals, this Handbook is the equivalent of an annotated edition of the 2005 NEC® that offers insights into new and more difficult articles in order to guide users to success in interpreting and applying current Code requirements to all types of electrical installations.

More than 500 full-color illustrations, wiring diagrams, and equipment photographs. Handbook users say the graphics are especially useful for discussing installation requirements with building owners, subcontractors, and inspectors. - more

by Brian McPartland & Joseph McPartland 

Load up your computer with the know-how it takes to design, install, or inspect today's complex electrical systems and equipment with the 2005 National Electrical Code Handbook on CD-ROM .

NFPA's electronic NEC Handbook provides you with:

• Access to three NEC editions. The CD includes the complete 2005, 2002, and 1999 NEC texts for contrast and comparison!
• Explanations about NEC intent and practical use. Commentary from Code experts covers every article, from grounding to installation of special equipment.
• New commentary that brings you up-to-speed on the 2005 NEC's first-time articles and major changes, such as the revised AFCI and GFCI requirements.
• More than 500 full-color illustrations, wiring diagrams, and equipment photographs. Handbook users say the graphics are especially useful for discussing installation requirements with building owners, subcontractors, and inspectors. - more

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DEWALT Electrical Licensing Exam Guide -

This comprehensive exam study guide for electricians and apprentices can be utilized in every state. Based on the 2005 NEC®, this book is ideal for preparing to take any one of the licensing exams currently required in the electrical industry

Contains Practice Exams for:

• Maintenance Electrician

• Residential Electrician

• Journeyman Electrician

• Master Electrician

• Sign Electrician

• ... more

Analysis of Changes, 2005 NEC
International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
Get a jumpstart on 400 of the most crucial changes that impact your work! Analysis of Changes, 2005 NEC, a unique reference from IAEI and NFPA, the two major authorities on code interpretation, helps you plan, execute and evaluate jobs with clear explanations about revised rules in the National Electrical Code^®.  Its easy-to-use and revised format guides you through the facts quickly. From the Analysis and Effect to Change at a Glance, to Code Language, everything you need is on hand.  - more

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It’s cross-referenced to the current National Electric Code, which is updated every three years, mandating the revision of Code Check: Electrical. - more

The Ultimate Code Reference for Electrical Installations

An absolute must-have for anyone working with residential electrical systems, the DEWALT Electrical Code Reference illustrates hundreds of the most common code requirements, violations, and installation concerns providing the critical information needed to get the job done right--the first time.

Based on the 2005 and 2008 National Electrical Code® , this book covers everything from branch circuits to panel board wiring to conductor ampacity tables and more.

With a compact format that fits perfectly in a toolbox and a quick-reference format that makes important information easy to find, this book is the perfect job site companion. And because it is updated to reflect the very latest industry standards, this is the ultimate reference for electrical installations. - more

Packed with twice as much valuable information, the Doctor Watts 2005 edition is based on the 2005 (NEC) National Electrical Code® and has 25 additional pages of vital electrical content. 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. Quantity pricing is available >> more

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This Electrical Field Reference Handbook is an indispensable tool for those working in the electrical industry.

A section of OSHA safety standards excerpts makes this an even more important on-the-job resource. The clear and easy-to-use format keeps must-have information at the electrician’s fingertips at any time.

Designed with a logical approach, it serves as a reference for formulas, NEC® tables, conversion charts, diagrams, reading blueprint symbols, and much more.

This authoritative reference is recognized in the industry for providing a comprehensive overview of the 2005 National Electrical Code^® and how it is applied to wiring methods and materials, conductors and OCPDs, branch circuits and feeders, grounding, transformers, services, special locations, and calculations.

Each text contains a CD-ROM with Quick Quizzes™, an Illustrated Glossary, and Reference Material.

Instructional Package 'Resource Guide' also available - more

Based on the successful training seminar conducted by NEC® expert Charles R. Miller, The Electrician's Exam Prep Manual cuts through complex topics to help students pass Journeyman or Master Electrician licensing exams.

Using clear, concise language, this book takes users through the preparation process, explaining every NEC® topic along the way.

Aspiring electricians will feel prepared after completing the Manual's 23 sample exams, addressing general electrical knowledge plus NEC® rules.

A special feature identifies key Code sections for highlighting, to assist in studying and to carry in to exams where allowed. - more

2005 Ferm's Fast Finder -

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
For more than 25 years, Ferm’s Fast Finder has been the leading comprehensive cross-reference index to the NEC. Updated to the 2005 NEC, each entry, reference and source has been carefully crafted and examined for precise detail and ease of use. A new section contains cross-references to the International Residential Code (IRC).  - more

Softcover - Spiral Bound
Vol. 1 - 354 pages, Vol. 2 - 158 pages

Guide to Using the National Electrical Code® -

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. - more

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This comprehensive full-color textbook includes 198 detailed graphics. Subjects include: General Requirements, Circuits and Protection, Grounding versus Bonding, Wiring Methods, Equipment for General Use, Special Occupancies, Special Equipment, Special Conditions, and Limited Energy and Communications Systems.

Includes two corresponding 4.5-hour DVDs which follow the text at a relaxed pace, giving the viewer a comprehensive look at the latest NEC changes.

Fully updated based on the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code®, this all-inclusive Journeyman Electrician’s Review provides users with a proven-effective way of preparing for—and passing—professional licensing exams.

In addition to three comprehensive practice exams, each chapter of this concise study guide focuses on a specific topic covered on the journeyman licensing exams, including general wiring methods, overcurrent protection, grounding, special equipment and occupancies, and more!

The success-proven Master Electrician’s Review has been greatly expanded and updated based on the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code® to provide journeyman electricians with a clear-cut route to acquiring all of the knowledge and professional expertise they need to become licensed master electricians.

New, realistic practice exams, plus a math refresher to update readers’ skills in working with fractions, decimals, square roots and powers, are just the beginning. - more

Based on the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC), this informative book also provides information on what Neon is, how it works, products available for proper construction, as well as the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) requirements.

This comprehensive guide to most electric neon signs and outline lighting takes the reader from a brief history of neon lighting to a study of the parts and components involved. It examines the characteristics of neon electrical circuits, transformers and power supplies, explains the codes and standards that apply, explores design and installation techniques and practices, and provides troubleshooting guidelines. - more

Prepare for exams with ease as complex concepts are simplified using enhanced graphics, animations and in-depth examples.

The help you need to confidently pass exams and avoid inspection problems can be right at your fingertips.

Who better to turn to than one who helped write the code? This nationally respected trainer of professional electricians, Mark Shapiro, did just that. - more

This has become the standard in industry by incorporating print reading skills and relevant topics of the National Electrical Code^®.

With new changes to the 2005 NEC^® reflected throughout, large illustrations organize and simplify complex topics for easy learning. A comprehensive Glossary contains definitions of common electrical and printreading terms.

This text serves as an instructional tool and valuable reference for professionals in the field. - more

Significant Changes to the NEC – 2005 Edition is an invaluable resource to electricians, electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, and electrical engineers, focusing on the most important changes that occurred in the 2005 NEC®.  The National Electrical Code® (NEC®) is the most widely recognized and accepted electrical standard in the world. Every three years the NEC is updated to reflect the newest installation practices utilized by the electrical industry. The comprehensive coverage offered in this book enables readers to gain a solid understanding and application of the requirements contained in the 2005 NEC®. - more

Fortunately, there’s an answer. And it’s from internationally recognized NEC expert Mike Holt. That answer is Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume 1. This resource has proven itself in the field and in the exam room. And now you can rely on the latest edition to provide you with the rock-solid foundation of NEC knowledge you need to do your job with accuracy and confidence.

Volume 2 - Articles 500 - Annex C
Understanding the NEC Volume 2, 2005 Edition was written to provide insight into, and an understanding of many of the technical rules of the NEC. This 368 page textbook, printed in full color, covers Article 500-Annex C, contains 396 clear graphics, examples, and over 200 practice questions. Based on the 2005 NEC. - more info

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