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Guide to the National Electrical Code®, 2005 Edition:, 10/E
Thomas L. Harman, University of Houston

ISBN-10: 0131480022
ISBN-13: 9780131480025

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 464 pp
Published: 05/17/2005

Suggested retail price: $54.99
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Every electrician needs a comprehensive guide to the National Electrical Code,

and every student needs expert help for passing the Master Electrician's Exam.

The textbook is designed as a self-study or course textbook for those who wish

to understand the rules of the National Electrical Code. The NEC is explained

in detail with references to each specific NEC article that applies to a

discussion, example, or problem.

All the NEC rules are summarized in table and charts for easy reference. There

are dozens of worked examples that apply the NEC to designs or installations

suitable for installers, designers, inspectors, or students.

For ease of use, the Guide divides the NEC rules into those for wiring design

and those that apply to practical installations. There is also a review of general

electrical theory. Each chapter contains quizzes and an examination with

answers included. Also, several final examinations present realistic questions

such as might appear on typical electrical exams.

Totally updated guide to the 2005 National Electrical Codefor Journeyman electricians, electricians in training, and electrical inspectors.

° Designed as a complete course textbook for anyone who wants to understand the National Electrical Code's rules.

° Presents proven strategies for passing the Master Electrician's Exam.

° Its in-depth coverage encompasses every key area of the Code.

Preface.

1. Introduction.

    The Master Electrician and the Master Electrician's Examination

    How to Use This Guide

    The National Electrical Code

    State and Local Codes and Ordinances

I. WIRING DESIGN CALCULATIONS.

2. Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits.

    The Electrical System

    Services

    Feeders

    Branch Circuits

    Other Design Considerations--Temperature Ratings

3. General Design Calculations.

    Branch-Circuit Load Calculations

    Feeder or Service Calculations

4. Calculations for Dwelling Type Occupancies.

    One-Family Dwellings and Individual Dwelling Units

    Multifamily Dwelling Calculations

    Special Multifamily Dwelling Problems

5. Electrical Circuit Design for Commercial and Industrial Occupancies.

    Typical Commercial Occupancy Calculations

    Feeder and Service Design for Other Commercial Occupancies

    Special Occupancies and Equipment

II. GENERAL RULES FOR INSTALLATIONS.

6. Installation Rules for Specific Circuits or Systems.

    Installation of Branch Circuits

    Installation Rules for Feeders

    Installation Rules for Services

    Systems Operating at Over 600 Volts

    Miscellaneous Circuits and Systems

7. Installation of General Circuits and Equipment.

    Use of Conductors in Circuits

    Installation and Protection of Conductors

    Wiring Methods and Techniques

    Equipment Grounding and Bonding

    Equipment and Devices

8. Installation Rules for Distribution Equipment.

    Working Clearances

    Switchboards and Panelboards

    Transformers

    Installation Rules for Capacitors and Other Distribution Equipment

9. Installation of Utilization Equipment.

    Appliances

    Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment

    Motors

    Miscellaneous Utilization Equipment

10. Special Equipment.

    Electric Signs

    Information Technology Equipment (Data-Processing Systems)

    Swimming Pools

    Miscellaneous Special Equipment

11. Special Occupancies.

    Hazardous (Classified) Locations

    Specific Class I Locations

    Other Special Occupancies

12. Special Conditions and Communications Circuits.

    Emergency and Standby Systems

    Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits

    Other Special Conditions

    Communications Systems

    Circuits and Equipment Operating at Over 600 Volts

III. General Electrical Theory.

13. Review of Electrical Theory.

    Direct-Current Theory

    Conductors

    Alternating-Current Theory

    Equipment in AC Circuits

IV. Final Examinations.

Final Examination No. 1

Final Examination No. 2

Final Examination No. 3

Final Examination No. 4

Appendixes.

A. Important Formulas.

B. Answers.

Bibliography.

Index.

Thomas L. Harman, Ph.D., has held Master Electrician's Licenses since 1973 in cities and states throughout the U.S. An electrical engineer, Dr. Harman has extensive practical experience in industrial, commercial, and residential electrical design and installation, including industrial design for hazardous locations. He has been a member of NEC's Panel Number 2 since 1978. Dr. Harman is often called as an expert witness in cases involving electrical accidents or faulty electrical designs.



All You Need to Succeed with the 2005 NEC: Practical, Illustrated, and Hands-On

This book gives working and student electricians practical guidance for using the new 2005 National Electrical Code effectively--plus all the resources they need to prepare for their Masters or Journeyman's licensing exams. Leading NEC expert and instructor Thomas Harman systematically covers electrical systems design, construction, and installation for virtually any residential, commercial, or industrial environment. Then, simply and concisely, he reviews the basic electrical theory and practice that every Master Electrician must know.

Designed for rapid learning, this book contains extensive problem-solving exercises, examples, illustrations, and tables--all fully updated for the 2005 code. Whenever an NEC rule affects a calculation, the author identifies that rule for easy reference. For the first time, this edition contains four full sample exams designed to closely resemble current Master Electrician's exams. All answers are provided and carefully explained.

This edition discusses

  • Wiring design calculations: general calculations, services, feeders, branch circuits, and more
  • Calculating wiring designs for residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies
  • Rules for installing branch circuits, feeders, services, high-voltage systems, general circuits/equipment, distribution equipment, and utilization equipment
  • Special equipment installations, including electric signs, data processing systems, and swimming pools
  • Special occupancies: hazardous locations, commercial garages, and gasoline dispensing or service stations
  • Emergency, standby, and communications systems
  • General electric theory: DC, AC, equipment, loads, conductors, transformers, and motors


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