Inspection Related Books, Tools & Study Guides

2020 Understanding the NEC Complete Library

If you want to really understand the National Electric Code, this library is for you.
Includes 4 textbooks and 13 DVDs:

• Understanding the National Electrical Code-Volume 1 (NEC Articles 90-460) textbook
• Understanding the NEC Volume 1, Articles 90-240 (2) DVDs
• Understanding the NEC Volume 1, Articles 300-450 (4) DVDs
• Understanding the NEC Workbook, Articles 90-480
• Bonding and Grounding textbook
• Bonding and Grounding Article 250 (4) DVDs
• Understanding the National Electrical Code-Volume 2 (NEC Articles 500-830) textbook
• Understanding the NEC Volume 2, Articles 500-820 (3) DVDs
• NEC Online Quiz - more

This workbook printed in full color contains more than 1,400 NEC Practice questions in Code order that follow the Understanding the NEC Volume 1 textbook along with two random order final exams.

256 Pages
1434 Practice Questions

By: The Electrical Training Alliance (IBEW - NECA)

Applied Codeology is an invaluable resource for new learners being introduced to the National Electrical Code^®.

This textbook is not about studying the details of the information within the NEC^®, but instead acquiring the method to qualify the information being sought and understanding the structure of the NEC^®. This book helps the user know where to start looking for the answers in the NEC^®.

This textbook is structured around the “General”, “Plan”, and “Build” concepts of the 2020 NEC. - more

By: The Electrical Training Alliance (IBEW - NECA)

Topics covered include service, feeder, and branch circuit grounding and bonding, as well as more specialized topics such as grounding and bonding in health care facilities, hazardous locations, and lightning protection - more

It also lists a summary of the top Code changes in clear language so that you can see how the Code has evolved from the last edition. It is ideal for homeowners, inspectors, and builders working anywhere in the country.  - more

Construction Inspection Manual -

PROVIDES UNIVERSAL STANDARDS FOR DESIGN, SPECIFICATIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTION

For over 35 years, the Construction Inspection Manual has been the nationally accepted guide used by the construction industry for specification writing and inspection procedures.

It features an extensive series of checklists for field inspection covering basic elements in a construction project and is formatted to correspond to the Construction Specification Institute's MASTERFORMAT.

This extensively revised and updated Ninth Edition brings the Manual completely up-to-date, with detailed testing procedures and inspection checklists covering everything from sitework and earthwork to finishes and electrical installations. - more

The DEWALT® Construction Safety & OSHA Handbook is an easy-to-understand reference for the complex safety and OSHA regulations that construction professionals face every day.

The book provides comprehensive coverage on the requirements, standards, and safe work practices that should be adhered to on any jobsite.

Because the more complicated topics have been translated into simple, straightforward terms, workers can spend their time focusing on the OSHA-compliant practices that are emphasized instead of getting bogged down with complicated regulatory language.

In essence, this is a tool that truly makes construction safety clear. You won’t want to be without it - more

Duct and Envelope Testing

This training manual is designed to assure that a technician has the ability to properly determine the leakage rate of a building's thermal envelope and HVACR heating and cooling duct system ensuring code compliance, optimal system performance, less energy consumption, longer equipment life and greater customer satisfaction.

This manual provides an in depth understanding of duct leakage testing procedures, methods of expressing results and terminology. - more

Electrical Safety: A Practical Guide to OSHA and NFPA 70E® 2021 -

Electrical Safety: A Practical Guide to OSHA and NFPA 70E® is a comprehensive overview of electrical safety in the workplace.

The textbook features chapters on approach boundaries, working on energized circuits, establishing an electrically safe work environment, and choosing and inspecting personal protective equipment.

Both OSHA regulations and the NFPA 70E^® 2021 standards are covered to provide a clear overview of proper electrical safety procedures.

The information provided helps learners understand how to reduce risk and avoid electrical hazards in the workplace while still being productive, which makes this textbook a valuable training tool for trainers, contractors, safety officials, and electricians in the field. - more

Concise text and descriptive illustrations cover the Code and its application to wiring methods and materials, conductors and overcurrent protection devices, branch circuits and feeders, grounding, transformers, services, special locations, calculations, and renewable energy systems. - more

Electrical Systems based on the 2014 NEC is a comprehensive reference and instructional tool for journeyman and master electricians, inspectors, contractors, electrical designers, and others in the electrical trade.

If your job requires you to fish wire, or Inspect in closed or hard to reach places the Ferret WiFi Wireless Inspection Camera and Wire Pulling Tool is one of the best tool investment you will ever make!

• Wireless, Download Free App & Easily Connect to your SmartPhone/Device
• Connects to a Variety of Fish Sticks and Wire Pulling Rods (directly, or with included Adapters.)
• Rechargeable: Charging Time: 70 Minutes

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This uniquely effective guide will help you master the 2017 National Electrical Code.

The author uses highly detailed, technically accurate illustrations to make even the most complex aspects of the code easier to understand and apply, translating the often complicated language of the 2017 NEC? into clear, simple instructions and helpful visuals.

A logical organization of topics lets you explore fundamental concepts before progressing to requirements for various dwellings, from one-family homes to multi-family housing, commercial locations, and special occupancies. In addition, a convenient, modular format makes it easy to reference relevant information as needed. - more

This uniquely effective guide will help readers master the 2014 National Electrical Code.

The author uses highly detailed, technically accurate illustrations to make even the most complex aspects of the code easier to understand and apply, translating the often complicated language of the 2014 NEC® into clear, simple instructions and helpful visuals.

Topics are organized logically and presented in a convenient, modular format for easy reference, beginning with fundamental concepts and progressing to requirements for various dwellings, from one-family homes to multi-family housing, commercial locations, and special occupancies.

Comprehensive coverage, an innovative learning approach perfect for today's visual learners, and accurate, up-to-date information make this valuable resource indispensable for beginning and experienced electricians, engineers, and other electrical professionals. - more

Avoid liability associated with mold - learn how to identify it properly! -

Hundreds of Color Photos - The signs of mold contamination are often subtle, yet the damaging effects can result in chronic illness. This handbook is a collection of site photographs and case studies of fungi contaminated locations.

Contained within this manual is information, including charts and graphs, to gain insight into causes, sampling, health effects, locations and general information about MOLD. Take the time to learn about this growing environmental issue.

The Illustrated Mold Handbook identifies the causes of mold, how to find mold, how to sample mold, and how mold works in the indoor environment. - more info

Prevent costly equipment failures and worker injuries with the latest rules in the 2013 NFPA 70B.

Guard against failures and malfunctions by working with the latest guidelines, including:

• New chapter on electrical disaster recovery
• New chapter on photovoltaic systems
• New chapter on electrical vehicle charging systems
• New chapter on wind power electric systems and associated equipment
• New section on arc flash and a new Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Study
• New section on counterfeit components, devices, tool, and equipment

The 2012 NFPA 70E responds to the challenges, making it easier to ensure an electrically safe working area and comply with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K.

Workplace safety in the United States is evolving due to better awareness and implementation of NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®. Yet hundreds of deaths and thousands of disabling injuries still occur each year due to shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast -- and most could be prevented through NFPA 70E compliance.

Originally developed at OSHA's request, NFPA 70E responds to new information about the effects of arc flash, arc blast, and direct current (dc) hazards, and recent developments in electrical design and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Measures voltage drop under full load
• Identifies proper wiring in 3-wire receptacles
• Identifies false (bootleg) grounds
• Tests GFCIs and EPDs for proper operation
• Verifies isolated grounds (with Optional adapter) - more

One and Two Family Dwelling Electrical Systems, 10E

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Now in its Tenth edition, this book explains the design, installation and inspection of electrical systems in new and existing one- and two-family dwellings.

The text covers the subject in detail and meticulously updates the material as it pertains to the 2017 National Electrical Code and the 2018 International Residential Code  - more

Electrical Inspection Certification Program - International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

The IAEI - 1- & 2-Family Dwelling Study Guide, 2017 is designed for busy people who are working and studying at the same time. It not only gives you basic answers, but it also teaches you the steps to solve the problems, and how to navigate the National Electrical Code to find the answers quickly and efficiently.

So what are you waiting for? With study and focus, you could be ready for the next exam - be it state or certification.

For over thirty years, the IAEI study guides have strived to be the most comprehensive available to prepare you for certification success in 1- and 2-Family Dwelling Electrical Systems, Electrical General, and Electrical Plan Review, or any master electrician or journeyman electrician exams. - more

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

In a time of rapid advancement in photovoltaic (PV) power systems, this third edition of this acclaimed book serves as a comprehensive manual for inspectors, plan reviewers, and installers to ensure National Electrical Code-compliant PV system installations.

Updated for the 2017 NEC, this extensive guide covers everything plan reviewers, installers, and inspectors need to know about these systems.

This book reviews PV systems, explains how each part interacts with the other parts and reviews the Code requirements. - more

Printreading Based on the 2020 NEC® provides a thorough foundation for understanding drawings and concepts related to electrical printreading.

It includes important changes that appear in the 2020 National Electrical Code® as they pertain to one-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, commercial locations, industrial locations, special equipment, and hazardous locations.

Electrical plans are used in conjunction with NEC® requirements to familiarize the learner with standards that promote best practices. This informative and full color textbook serves as both an instructional tool and a valuable technical reference for professionals in the field. - more

Printreading Based on the 2017 NEC® provides a thorough foundation for understanding drawings and concepts related to electrical printreading.

It includes important changes that appear in the 2017 National Electrical Code® as they pertain to one-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, commercial locations, industrial locations, special equipment, and hazardous locations.

Electrical plans are used in conjunction with NEC® requirements to familiarize the learner with standards that promote best practices. This informative and full color textbook serves as both an instructional tool and a valuable technical reference for professionals in the field. - more

Printreading has been completely updated to reflect changes in the 2014 NEC^® and maintain its status as an industry standard by incorporating fundamental printreading skills and relevant NEC^® topics.

Different types of prints used in industry are represented throughout the textbook, including plot plans, floor plans, and elevations. Prints are also used in conjunction with code requirements to determine dwelling load calculations.

This textbook serves as both an instructional tool and a valuable technical reference for professionals in the field.  - more

Completely updated to reflect changes in the 2011 NEC®, this text maintains its status as the industry standard by incorporating printreading skills and relevant NEC® topics.

Large illustrations organize and simplify complex topics for easy learning. Numerous trade competency tests and two final exams are included.

A comprehensive glossary contains definitions of common electrical and printreading terms.

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

75 charts, tables and drawings show how to set a inspection policy, make records and reports, deal with waivers and disclaimers, project delays, suspension of the work, project scheduling and risk management. - more

Significant Changes to NFPA 70E® Pocket Guide, 2018 edition, provides authoritative, succinct, and in depth coverage of the major changes contained in the 2018 NFPA 70E®.

The pocket guide is designed to efficiently convey the most significant changes (not all changes) in the 2018 edition of NFPA 70E®.

With years of experience in the field and as a safety instructor, the author provides insightful interpretations of key concepts that familiarize users with the major changes contained in the latest edition of NFPA 70E®.

The book can be used as a reference tool for experienced safety officials or as an introductory guide for employees with less experience. - more

Significant Changes to NFPA 70E® Pocket Guide, 2012 edition, provides authoritative, succinct, and in depth coverage of the major changes contained in the 2012 NFPA 70E®.

The pocket guide is designed to efficiently convey the most significant changes (not all changes) in the 2012 edition of NFPA 70E®.

With years of experience in the field and as a safety instructor, the author provides insightful interpretations of key concepts that familiarize users with the major changes contained in the latest edition of NFPA 70E®.

The book can be used as a reference tool for experienced safety officials or as an introductory guide for employees with less experience.

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Uglys Electrical Reference Book (2020) -

A 'must-have' Electrical Reference for anyone that does Electrical Work - keep one in the Office and one on the Truck!

Electrical Formulas, Conversion Tables, Symbols, Charts, Wiring Diagrams, Conduit Bending and more. All in an easy to read format.

Ugly's Electrical References book is a popular pocket-sized book used by electricians, engineers, contractors, designers, maintenance workers, instructors, and the military.

It is a code-filled reference based on the 2020 NEC - more

A 'must-have' Electrical Reference for anyone that does Electrical Work - keep one in the Office and one on the Truck!

Electrical Formulas, Conversion Tables, Symbols, Charts, Wiring Diagrams, Conduit Bending and more. All in an easy to read format.

Ugly's Electrical References book is a popular pocket-sized book used by electricians, engineers, contractors, designers, maintenance workers, instructors, and the military.

It is a code-filled reference based on the 2017 NEC - more

Work safely and efficiently on motors and controls when you have the new Ugly’s in your toolbox!

Updated to the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Ugly’s Electric Motors and Controls 2017 is a quick, on-the-job reference specifically designed to provide the most commonly required information on the design, installation, application, and maintenance of motors and controls in an easy-to-read, easy-to-access format.

An ideal tool for electrician’s, contractors, designers, engineers, instructors and students, this essential pocket guide uses diagrams, calculations, and quick explanations to ensure jobs are completed safely and correctly and in accordance to industry standards. - more

One of the most confusing areas of the trade continues to be Grounding and Bonding. Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to "NEC Requirements for Bonding and Grounding" belongs in the hands of every Electrician, Inspector, and Engineer who needs to understand the, seemingly conflicting, information of how to properly apply the NEC rules of Grounding and Bonding.

The extensive graphics show current flow in both normal and fault conditions, which completely illustrate the proper application of the Code rules.

This new edition continues to expand on the great graphics that have set the standard for the industry. The text beautifully clears up misconceptions about Grounding vs. Bonding and breaks down each of the Code articles that deal with this topic. - more