Residential Wiring, 3rd
Edition
(Based on
2008
NEC)
H. Brooke
Stauffer,
Paul A. Rosenberg
A
Practical Guide Based on the 2008 National
Electrical Code®
The third edition of Residential
Wiring is a practical introduction to the general
wiring principles, methods, installations, calculations, and service
equipment used in 90% of dwellings.
Covering actual construction practices for
installing electrical systems in one- and two-family dwellings, the
text combines in-depth instruction of
2008 NEC rules with detailed, hands-on information about
residential wiring practices and full color illustrations to make
this an accessible and reader-friendly textbook.
Outlining the steps and precautions needed to
install power wiring, residential smoke detectors, and systems
covered in Article 800 of the NEC, the text addresses specific
challenges room by room, including AFCI protection for bedrooms,
small-appliance branch circuits for kitchen and dining rooms, and
GFCI protection for bathrooms.
Key Features:
- Covers Code requirements and actual
construction practices for installing electrical systems in
one- and two- family dwellings
- Combines in-depth instruction of 2008
Code rules with detailed, hands-on information about
residential wiring practices
- Clearly written with more than 200
color illustrations to enhance understanding
- Readers will gain an improved
understanding of the NEC® and how to install residential
electrical systems in one- and two- family dwellings
- New chapter features that reinforce
and expand on essential information include:
- Learning Objectives
Help focus students' attention on key topics within the
chapter
- Case Studies
Provide real-world scenarios faced by an electrician
working with residential wiring
- Tip Boxes
Highlight valuable information about residential wiring
and construction
- Safety First Boxes
Offer safety considerations for different locations,
equipment, and tools
- Warning Boxes
Alert students to situations that require special
attention
- Charged Terms
List helpful terms and definitions
- Check Your Knowledge
Provide students with an opportunity to test what they
have learned from each chapter and to understand how it
applies to wiring practices
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Contents:
Preface
1. General Principles
2. Planning the Installation---Required Branch
Circuits and Load Calculations
3. Services, Service Equipment, and Grounding
4. Wiring Methods
5. Lighting the Home
6. The Living Room
7. The Kitchen and Dining Room
8. The Bathroom
9. The Bedroom
10. The Basement, Family Room, and Laundry
11. Hallways, Stairways, and Attics
12. Outdoor Areas
13. Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
14. HVAC Equipment and Water Heaters
15. Special Systems
16. Residential Generators
Glossary
Index
About the Author(s):
H. Brooke Stauffer
Brooke Stauffer is
the Executive Director of Standards and Safety for the National
Electrical Contactors Association (NECA) in Bethesda, MD.
He is responsible for all of NECA’s regulatory activities and for
developing and publishing the National Electrical installation
Standards.
Stauffer is a
member of the IEEE, NFPA, and IAEI, and has served on three
different code-making panels. He is also a member of the ANSI Board
of Standards Review (BSR), which approves all American National
Standards, including the National Electrical Code®.
Paul A. Rosenberg
Paul Rosenberg is a Consulting Editor
for EC&M magazine. He has written more than 30 books and
hundreds of magazine articles. He has an extensive background in the
electrical contracting industry, and has taught apprenticeship,
community college and university programs.
Softcover, 268 pages
Copyright 2009
0763752606
/ 9780763752606
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