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 2023
NEC Pocket Guide to Residential Electrical Installations -
Based on the 2023 edition of the
NEC, this handy pocket guide provides a quick reference to frequently
used requirements for projects in one-, two-, and multiple-family
dwellings.
You'll find relevant installation subject
matter extracted from the NEC and conveniently arranged in the
logical sequence of a routine construction project.
The NEC Pocket Guide to Residential
Electrical Installations features a new 4ʺ x 6ʺ size for
excellent portability as well as thumb tabs that allow for easier
navigation.
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2012
International
Residential Code for
One and Two Family Dwellings (IRC)
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This comprehensive, stand-alone residential
code establishes minimum regulations for one- and two-family
dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. It brings together all
building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical
provisions for one- and two-family residences.
The International
Residential Code® (IRC®)
was created to serve as a complete, comprehensive code
regulating the construction of single-family houses, two-family houses (duplexes) and buildings
consisting of three or more townhouse units.
The IRC contains coverage for all components of a
house or townhouse, including structural components, fireplaces and
chimneys, thermal insulation, mechanical
systems, fuel gas systems, plumbing systems and electrical systems.
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Significant Changes to the
International Residential Code
(IRC): 2012 Edition
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This is the resource that code
users are raving about!
– a guide that helps to identify specific changes between the
2009 and 2012 editions of the International Residential Code®,
while also providing the reason and rationale behind those changes.
This book’s effectiveness lies in its focus, which is primarily
aimed at the most critical provisions, the most commonly used
provisions, and provisions that have had a significant change in
application, so that users can readily identify what changes
occurred and why.
A straight forward analysis of the impact of each change on the
code's application rounds out the comprehensive coverage.
This resource also helps to familiarize building and fire
officials, plans examiners, inspectors, design professionals, and
others in the building construction industry with the many important
changes that have resulted in the
2012 International Residential Code®.
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American
Electrician's Handbook, 17E
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THE "ELECTRICIAN's BIBLE" SINCE 1913
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For over 100 years, the American Electricians' Handbook
has served as the definitive industry reference for information on
designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems
and equipment.
The Seventeenth Edition is revised to comply with the
2020
National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code, and covers current
energy-efficient technologies, such as photovoltaics and induction
lighting.
Detailed photos, diagrams, charts, tables, and calculations are
included throughout. This practical, on-the-job resource is a
must-have tool for every professional electrician. - more |
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ElectriCalc
Pro Electrical Calculator
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2023
NEC!
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Contractors, Designers, Electricians and Lighting Specialists solve
tough electrical calculations in seconds and deliver those solutions in
conformance with the latest NEC. Saves time, reduces material
cost and eliminates code violations on electrical design, estimating and
construction jobs.
The ElectriCalc Pro is a complete
electrical reference tool that will save time, trouble and money.
Compliant with
2023,
2020,
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2014,
2011, 2008, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1996 NEC
and
updateable for future code
revisions. Complete wire sizing, integrated voltage drops
solutions and conduit sizing solutions: finds motor full-loads, computes
fuse and breaker sizes and size overload protection.
Includes
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Electrical
Grounding and Bonding, 7E
(2023 NEC)
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Learn the essentials of
electrical grounding and bonding.
Practical, user-friendly and
updated to reflect the
2023 National Electrical Code, Simmons' ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING AND BONDING, Seventh Edition delivers complete coverage
of grounding and bonding requirements in both Article 250 and
Chapter 5 of the NEC.
Detailed explanations, real-world
examples and full-color illustrations help readers master and apply
key electrical concepts, such as calculating conductor sizes,
reading and interpreting NEC tables, using grounded conductor
connections in DC and AC systems, managing installations and sizing,
and applying "green" practices for energy efficiency and
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Electrical
Grounding and Bonding, 6E
(2020 NEC)
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Learn the essentials of
electrical grounding and bonding.
Practical, user-friendly and
updated to reflect the
2020 National Electrical Code®, Simmons' ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING AND BONDING, Sixth Edition delivers complete coverage
of grounding and bonding requirements in both Article 250 and
Chapter 5 of the NEC®.
Detailed explanations, real-world
examples and full-color illustrations help readers master and apply
key electrical concepts, such as calculating conductor sizes,
reading and interpreting NEC tables, using grounded conductor
connections in DC and AC systems, managing installations and sizing,
and applying "green" practices for energy efficiency and
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Electrical Principles and Practices,
4E
An introduction to electrical and electronic principles and
practices and their uses in residential, commercial, and industrial
applications.
This new edition has been reorganized to
provide coverage of key electrical concepts at the beginning of the
text. Other chapters have been expanded to include greater coverage
on personal protective equipment,
NFPA 70E, basic first aid, test instruments, printreading, and
programmable logic relays.
Expanded content includes the latest
information on NFPA 70E® arc blast and
arc flash requirements, portable generator sizing, power
optimization, utility power factor and peak demand penalty, load
shedding, power factor correction, smart grid and smart appliance
technology, and wireless speakers. -
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Electrical
Systems Based on the 2020 NEC
- Electrical Systems Based on
the
2020
NEC® is designed for use by
journeyman and master electricians, inspectors, contractors, and
others in the electrical trade.
This authoritative textbook is recognized in the industry for
providing a comprehensive overview of the National Electrical Code®.
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.
Important changes in the NEC® are covered and identified
throughout. -
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Green Building & Alternative Energy
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Electrical
Wiring Residential, 21E
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2023 NEC
Featuring the latest industry standards and procedures, longtime
market leader ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 21st Edition, provides comprehensive, authoritative
coverage of the 2023
National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as a thorough
grounding in Electrical Knowledge and Applications.
Drawing on decades of industry
and classroom experience, the authors guide you step-by-step through
the critical tasks and responsibilities you can expect as a
professional electrician in both new construction and existing
homes.
Extremely reader friendly, the
text offers detailed explanations without being overly technical,
and content clearly relates the NEC to real-world installation
processes used by today?s professionals. -
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Electrical
Wiring Residential, 20E
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Updated to
the 2020 NEC! Featuring the latest industry
standards and procedures, longtime market leader ELECTRICAL
WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 20th Edition, provides comprehensive,
authoritative coverage of the
2020
National Electrical Code® (NEC®), as well as a thorough
grounding in Electrical Knowledge and Applications.
Drawing on decades of industry
and classroom experience, the authors guide you step-by-step through
the critical tasks and responsibilities you can expect as a
professional electrician in both new construction and existing
homes.
Extremely reader friendly, the
text offers detailed explanations without being overly technical,
and content clearly relates the NEC to real-world installation
processes used by today’s professionals. -
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Residential Wire Pro
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Energy
Auditing Practices - A Guide to Benchmarking, Auditing and
Retrofitting Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Buildings -
A comprehensive guide to the entire energy auditing
process, from benchmarking and developing energy conservation goals to
implementing system changes and verifying the results.
Topics presented in this manual
include energy audit types; preplanning; retrofit cost-effectiveness;
energy audit reports; common benchmarks; audit safety; residential HVAC
system equipment, water heaters, and lighting; commercial and industrial
HVAC system equipment and lighting; retrofit modeling; and system
recommissioning.
Includes
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2012
International
Residential Code for
One and Two Family Dwellings (IRC)
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This comprehensive, stand-alone residential
code establishes minimum regulations for one- and two-family
dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. It brings together all
building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical
provisions for one- and two-family residences.
The International
Residential Code® (IRC®)
was created to serve as a complete, comprehensive code
regulating the construction of single-family houses, two-family houses (duplexes) and buildings
consisting of three or more townhouse units.
The IRC contains coverage for all components of a
house or townhouse, including structural components, fireplaces and
chimneys, thermal insulation, mechanical
systems, fuel gas systems, plumbing systems and electrical systems.
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Significant Changes to the
International Residential Code
(IRC): 2012 Edition
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This is the resource that code
users are raving about!
– a guide that helps to identify specific changes between the
2009 and 2012 editions of the International Residential Code®,
while also providing the reason and rationale behind those changes.
This book’s effectiveness lies in its focus, which is primarily
aimed at the most critical provisions, the most commonly used
provisions, and provisions that have had a significant change in
application, so that users can readily identify what changes
occurred and why.
A straight forward analysis of the impact of each change on the
code's application rounds out the comprehensive coverage.
This resource also helps to familiarize building and fire
officials, plans examiners, inspectors, design professionals, and
others in the building construction industry with the many important
changes that have resulted in the
2012 International Residential Code®.
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Old
Electrical Wiring: Evaluating, Repairing, and Upgrading Dated
Systems, 2E -
The Latest Information on
Repairing and Replacing Old Wiring
Fully revised and updated for the 2008
National Electrical Code (NEC), this one-of-a-kind guide
provides the information you need to work with electrical wiring in
old houses, apartment buildings, historic residences, and commercial
structures.
Old Electrical Wiring, second
edition helps you to determine whether electrical systems should be
torn out and replaced or retrofitted in order to bring an older
building up to Code.
Filled with on-the-job photos and
illustrations, this practical handbook covers safety,
problem-solving, inspecting, and repairing outdated, dangerous, and
illegal systems. - more |
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1- &
2-Family Dwelling Study Guide, 2017
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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. -
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Photovoltaic Systems,
3E
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Photovoltaic Systems is a comprehensive guide to the design,
installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial
photovoltaic (PV) systems.
The textbook covers the principles of photovoltaics and how to
effectively incorporate PV systems into stand-alone or
interconnected electrical systems.
The content includes system advantages and disadvantages, site
evaluation, component operation, system design and sizing, and
installation requirements and recommended practices.
Common
scenarios and procedures are discussed throughout. Specified
electrical requirements are in accordance with the National
Electrical Code®.
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Printreading
Based on the 2023 NEC
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Printreading Based on the 2023 NEC
provides a thorough foundation for understanding drawings and
concepts related to electrical printreading.
It includes
important changes that appear in the
2023
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. -
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Printreading
Based on the 2020 NEC
- 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. -
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Printreading
Based on the 2017 NEC
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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. -
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Printreading
for Installing and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems, 2E -
Printreading for
Installing and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems is a
comprehensive resource that covers the essential
printreading skills needed to safely install and
troubleshoot common residential, commercial, and industrial
electrical systems.
The textbook focuses on printreading fundamentals,
symbols, print elements, and construction documentation.
The textbook contains 15 chapters and includes
nearly 200
electrical prints along with examples to reinforce
key concepts. Review questions, examples, activities, and
trade competency tests are included to assess learner
comprehension, while providing examples of real-world
printreading tasks. - more |
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Printreading
for Residential Construction, 6E -
Includes 2 Sets of
Prints!
Printreading for Residential
Construction, 6E presents printreading
fundamentals and provides printreading activities related to
residential construction.
Topics presented include sketching,
computer-aided design (CAD), trade math symbols and
abbreviations, plot plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and
details.
This new edition provides information on revised
building codes, LEED for Homes, green building practices,
advanced house framing techniques, insulation, and the whole-house
systems approach. -
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Printreading
for Residential and Light Commercial Construction,
6E -
Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction
presents information applicable to the carpentry, electrical,
mechanical, and general building trades, and provides authentic
printreading experiences using contemporary prints.
Single and multifamily dwellings, plus mixed-use and light
commercial project plans are covered in the textbook. Specifications
describing the building components and construction procedures are
also included for two of the projects, the Brick-Veneer Residence
and the Wendy's® Restaurant.
This edition includes information on a newly constructed 19,000
sq ft multistory veterinary center. Also included is updated
coverage on building codes, the CSI MasterFormat™, LEED®
certification, and green building technology, which complements the
prints. - more |
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Residential Construction Academy:
Facilities Maintenance
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Using step-by-step photos as
often as possible to convey important tasks, this book will train
the residential facilities handyman in all the responsibilities of
the job!
A refreshingly easy-to-read writing
style and a straightforward approach to maintenance, repair, and
replacement within residential facilities combine to communicate common
maintenance tasks in the areas of carpentry, wiring, groundskeeping,
appliance repair, plumbing, and HVAC.
Safety for each task is addressed, as
well as important employability skills for success on the job.
No-nonsense Information on tasks for
which maintenance personnel should seek assistance and refer the problem
to a professional, are also highlighted. -
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Residential
Construction Academy: House Wiring, 5E -
Completely up to date with the
2017
edition of the National Electrical Code®,
RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: HOUSE WIRING, Fifth Edition, delivers a proven
approach to learning the latest and best
practices in residential electrical wiring.
This vividly illustrated,
full-color text is based on the Home Builders Institute (HBI)
National Skill Standards relevant to achieving a first job as a
residential electrician.
It
provides in-depth coverage of key topics such as
safety, hardware and materials, tools, meters, print reading, and
common residential wiring practices, providing a wide-ranging,
highly practical introduction to today’s industry. -
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Residential
Printreading, 4E
- Residential
Printreading covers common residential construction
materials and techniques and relates this information to various
residential prints using a fundamental approach.
Print reading and construction practices are
presented in the sequence that occurs on an actual job site - from
property layout and excavation through finish installation.
Five sets of plans included in the Prints Folder provide
authentic printreading experiences. The prints include drawings and
related construction documents for a contemporary one-story house, a
two-story tract house, a one-story ranch house, a large colonial
house, and a contemporary multistory house. -
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Residential
Wiring and Smart Home Technology
- Residential
Wiring and Smart Home Technology focuses on the principles,
installation, and operation of wired and wireless residential
electrical and electronic systems.
This edition provides expanded material on
utility power generation and distribution, electrical safety, and
NEC® guidelines.
New topics include smart home infrastructure,
security and fire alarm systems, and energy management applications
supported by the smart grid.
A lifestyle applications chapter covers
improvements to convenience and comfort provided by smart home
technology.
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Residential Wiring
to the 2008 NEC -
This completely revised book clearly explains how to install
rough and finish wiring in new construction, alterations, and
additions.
From basic electrical theory to advanced wiring methods to
comply with the 2008 National
Electrical Code. Here you'll find complete instructions on
troubleshooting and repairs of existing wiring. Hundreds of
drawings and photos show you how to plan and install wiring to
code.
Includes demand factors, circuit loads, and the formulas
you need. Every subject is referenced to the 2008 National
Electrical Code, and there are 21 pages of the most needed NEC
tables to help your wiring pass inspection the first time.
Includes a
CD-ROM with an
interactive study center that helps you retain what you've
learned, and study for the electrician's exam. -
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Test Instruments and Applications, 2E
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This comprehensive new text provides an overview
of the latest information on the safe, efficient, and practical use
of electrical test instruments.
Test Instruments provides an
overview of typical electrical test instruments used for
installation tests, process equipment operation, quality control,
and troubleshooting activities.
Common electrical measurements are
presented with an overview of measurement principles and procedures.-
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Troubleshooting Electrical
/ Electronic Systems, 3E -
Step-by-step applications show how to
troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems. Activities provide
hands-on experience in solving troubleshooting problems.
This third edition includes new and expanded
coverage in the following areas: Alternative Energy Solutions,
NFPA 70E® requirements, and Motor
Nameplate Interpretation.
Each textbook
includes a
CD-ROM designed for
self-study. It includes interactive Quick Quizzes® for each chapter,
an Illustrated Glossary, and Reference Material.
Textbook, Workbook and Answer Keys
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Troubleshooting
and Repairing Commercial Electrical Equipment -
A PRACTICAL GUIDE that shows maintenance
and construction electricians how to successfully repair commercial
and industrial electrical equipment
Troubleshooting and Repairing Commercial Electrical
Equipment is the first work that offers a practical approach
to diagnosing and repairing commercial/industrial electrical
equipment – covering everything from motors, computers, elevators,
and fire alarm systems to heavy-duty ovens and audio equipment.
Inside you'll find ways to become faster, more efficient, and
able to achieve a much higher success rate in restoring large
electrical equipment without damaging it, introducing an additional
defect, or creating a hazard.
This invaluable resource also includes information for those
seeking licensing and certification, as well as different measures
that should be taken to ensure that a UL or other agency listing is
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Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances,
3E -
Use the Latest Tools and Techniques to
Troubleshoot and Repair Major Appliances, Microwaves, and Room Air
Conditioners!
"The book has it all...written by a pro with 40 years of
hands-on repair and teaching experience...this book is like
brain candy"--GeekDad (Wired.com)
Fully updated for current technologies and packed with
hundreds of photos and diagrams, this do-it-yourself guide shows
you how to safely install, operate, maintain, and fix gas and
electric appliances of all types.
Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances,
Third Edition provides easy-to follow
procedures for using test meters, replacing parts, reading
circuit diagrams, interpreting fault and error codes, and
diagnosing problems. more... |
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Work safely and efficiently on motors and controls
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Updated to the
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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
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