Overview
Main description
Get Quick Access to the NEC Essentials
Turn to NEC 2008 Need to Know for quick access to vital National Electrical Code (NEC) information that you need. This expert resource explains and interprets key material from the first four chapters of the NEC, including general installation requirements…branch circuits…feeders…services…overcurrent protection …grounding…conductors…conduits…cables…fixture wiring…switches… receptacles…lighting…motors…a/c and refrigeration…and generators—
plus critical tables from Chapter 9.
Packed with on-target illustrations, this essential compliance tool contains calculations and formulas commonly used to determine conduit and conductor sizes, required ampacities, adjustment multipliers, and electrical loads. This guide also presents a listing of specialty topics such as Emergency Systems, Communications, and Special Occupancy, as well as a cross-reference table with types of installations and where to find applicable Code. Designed to save time and money, reduce errors, and increase safety, NEC 2008 Need To Know features:
• Clear explanations and interpretations of in-demand NEC information
• Commonly used calculations and formulas
• A listing of specialty topics keyed to applicable Code
• A handy cross-reference table for quick access to crucial material
Inside This On-the-Job Guide to Vital NEC Information
• General Requirements for Electrical Installations • Branch Circuits and Feeders • Branch Circuit Feeders & Service Calculations and Electric Services • Overcurrent Protection and Transformers • Grounding and Bonding • Wiring Methods • Conductors • Boxes and Cablebus • Lighting Requirements • Motors • Refrigeration and A/C • Generators • Understanding and Applying NEC Chapter 9 Tables • Code Locations and References for Additional Codes • Appendixes
Table of contents
Chapter 1. General Requirements for Electrical Installations
Chapter 2. Branch Circuits (NEC 210) and Feeders (NEC 215)
Chapter 3. Branch Circuit feeders and Service Calculations (NEC 220) and Electric Services (NEC 230)
Chapter 4. Overcurrent Protection and Transformers (NEC 240)
Chapter 5. Grounding and Bonding (NEC 250)
Chapter 6. Wiring Methods (NEC 300)
Chapter 7. Conductors (NEC 310)
Chapter 8. Boxes and Cablebus (NEC 370)
Chapter 9. Lighting Requirements (NEC 410)
Chapter 10. Motors (NEC 430)
Chapter 11. Refrigeration and A/C (NEC 440)
Chapter 12. Generators (NEC 445)
Chapter 13. Understanding and Applying NEC Chapter 9 Tables
Chapter 14. Code Locations and References for Additional Codes
Appendix A: Tables
Appendix B: Conversion Methods
Appendix C: Terminology
Appendix D: Electrical Symbols
Author comments
K. J. Keller is currently the CAD Designer, Safety & Compliance Director, and Project Coordinator for one of New England's most prominent electrical contractors. With over 30 years in the construction industry, she has been a journeyman plumber, has worked in both remodeling and new construction, and has extensive experience in residential and commercial general contracting and the plumbing and electrical trades. Ms. Keller is the co-author of McGraw-Hill's Electrician's Exam Study Guide.
