Analysis of Changes, 2008 NEC
Analysis of Changes in Converting from
2005 NEC to 2008 NEC in a Convenient Spiral-bound Format

Published by International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

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New articles explore critical operations power systems, reinforced thermosetting resin conduit, control systems for permanent amusement attractions, and electrified truck parking space equipment. Residential AFCI protection is extended. Most far-reaching is the definition of neutral. We’d recommend a thorough review of these and more than 350 other changes before your jurisdiction adopts NEC-2008. Be the first in your group to know. You’ll be glad you did.

Table of Contents:

Entire Code, Code-Wide Changes

12 100 Neutral Terms
14 100 Grounding and Bonding Terms

Introduction, Article 90

18 90 Introduction

Chapter 1: General, Articles 100 – 110

20 100 Definitions
39 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations

Chapter 2: Wiring Design and Protection, Articles 200 – 285

52 200 Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors
54 210 Branch Circuits
75 215 Feeders
79 220 Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Calculations
81 225 Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders
84 230 Services
94 240 Overcurrent Protection
105 250 Grounding and Bonding
134 280 Surge Arresters, Over 1 kV
136 285 Surge-Protective Devices (SPDs), 1 kV or Less

Chapter 3: Wiring Methods and Materials, Articles 300 – 396

138 300 Wiring Methods
149 310 Conductors for General Wiring
158 312 Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and Meter Socket Enclosures
159 314 Outlet, Device, Pull, and Junction Boxes; Conduit Boxes; Fittings; and Manholes
168 320 Armored Cable: Type AC
170 328 Medium Voltage Cable: Type MV
171 330 Metal-Clad Cable: Type MC
173 334 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS
179 336 Power and Control Tray Cable: Type TC
180 338 Service-Entrance Cable: Types SE and USE
182 342 Intermediate Metal Conduit: Type IMC
184 344 Rigid Metal Conduit: Type RMC
185 348 Flexible Metal Conduit: Type FMC
188 350 Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit: Type LFMC
190 352 Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit: Type PVC
195 353 High Density Polyethylene Conduit: Type HDPE Conduit
198 354 Nonmetallic Underground Conduit with Conductors: Type NUCC
199 355 Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit: Type LFNC
200 356 Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit: Type LFNC
201 358 Electrical Metallic Tubing: Type EMT
202 360 Flexible Metallic Tubing: Type FMT
203 362 Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing: Type ENT
204 366 Auxiliary Gutters
205 376 Metal Wireways
208 378 Nonmetallic Wireways
210 382 Nonmetallic Extensions
212 392 Cable Trays
214 396 Messenger-Supported Wiring

Chapter 4: Equipment for General Use, Articles 400 – 480

218 400 Flexible Cords and Cables
220 402 Fixture Wires
221 404 Switches
225 406 Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps)
228 408 Switchboards and Panelboards
234 409 Industrial Control Panels
237 410 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures), Lampholders, and Lamps
247 411 Lighting Systems Operating at 30 Volts or Less
250 422 Appliances
252 424 Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment
253 430 Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers
262 440 Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment
266 460 Capacitors
267 480 Storage Batteries

Chapter 5: Special Occupancies, Articles 500 – 590

270 500 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Classes I, II, and III, Divisions 1 and 2
272 501 Class I Locations
276 503 Class III Locations
277 504 Intrinsically Safe Systems
279 505 Class I, Zone 0, 1, and 2 Locations
280 511 Commercial Garages, Repair and Storage
281 513 Aircraft Hangars
282 517 Health Care Facilities
291 518 Assembly Occupancies
292 520 Theaters, Audience Areas of Motion Picture and Television Studios, Performance Areas,
and Similar Locations
294 522 Control Systems for Permanent Amusement Attractions
295 525 Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs, and Similar Events
297 547 Agricultural Buildings
303 551 Recreational Vehicles and Recreational Vehicle Parks
305 552 Park Trailers
306 555 Marinas and Boatyards
310 590 Temporary Installations

Chapter 6: Special Equipment, Articles 600 – 695

314 600 Electric Signs and Outline Lighting
320 620 Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Moving Walks, Platform Lifts, and Stairway Chairlifts
326 625 Electric Vehicle Charging System
327 626 Electrified Truck Parking Space
329 640 Audio Signal Processing, Amplification, and Reproduction Equipment
330 645 Information Technology Equipment
336 680 Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations
349 682 Natural and Artificially Made Bodies of Water
350 690 Solar Photovoltaic Systems
357 695 Fire Pumps

Chapter 7: Special Conditions, Articles 700 – 770

360 700 Emergency Systems
367 702 Optional Standby Systems
368 708 Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS)
370 725 Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits
373 727 Instrumentation Tray Cable: Type ITC
374 760 Fire Alarm Systems
380 770 Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways

Chapter 8: Communications Systems, Articles 800 – 830

384 800 Communications Circuits
390 810 Radio and Television Equipment
393 820 Community Antenna Television and Radio Distribution Systems
396 830 Network-Powered Broadband Communication Systems

Chapter 9: Tables, Tables 1 and 4

402 Table 1, Note (9)
403 Table 4

Annex D

406 D Example D3(a)

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408 Credits

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