Electrical Wiring Commercial - 13th Edition
Guides the Reader Step-By-Step Through The Basics of Commercial Wiring to the 2008 National Electrical Code

By Ray C. Mullin, Robert L. Smith

Ideal Resource for Anyone Who Works With Commercial Electricity

Updated to reference the 2008 National Electrical Code, this edition of Electrical Wiring - Commercial guides readers step-by-step through the basics of commercial wiring.

With a practical, straightforward approach, and a new, full-color design that aids in complex wiring diagrams, this book provides more learning tools than ever before for the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional commercial electricians.

With new coverage of energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as updated coverage of today's important concepts like ground fault circuit interrupters, compact fluorescent lamps, motor burnout problems, and 2008 NEC grounding requirements, readers can feel confident they are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures.

A complete set of commercial building plans is also included, offering opportunities for hands-on practice in interpreting and applying Code requirements and making this an ideal resource for anyone who will work in the commercial electricity industry.

Electrical Wiring Residential and Electrical Wiring Industrial are also available.

Features:

• New, updated photographs, full color diagrams and illustrations, which add clarity to explanations of critical concepts.
• Expanded coverage on safety in the workplace from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provides readers with well-rounded introduction to the subject.
• Practical examples are used throughout to reinforce key calculations and concepts.
• Both metric and English measurements are used to appeal to readers of all learning backgrounds.
• Criss-Cross Code Index allows you to easily reference specific content and 2008 National Electrical Code requirements.

Electrical Wiring Commercial, Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code is intended for use in commercial wiring courses and apprenticeship training programs. It provides the basics of commercial wiring by offering insight into the planning of a typical commercial installation, carefully demonstrating how the load requirements are converted into branch circuits, then to feeders, and finally into the building's main electrical service. An accompanying set of plans in the back of the book allow you to step through the wiring process by applying concepts learned in each chapter to an actual commercial building, in order to understand and meet code requirements as set forth by the National Electrical Code.

Table of Contents:

• Unit 1: Commercial Building Plans and Specifications.
• Unit 2: Reading Electrical Working Drawing - Entry Level.
• Unit 3: Calculating the Electrical Load.
• Unit 4: Branch-Circuits.
• Unit 5: Switches and Receptacles.
• Unit 6: Branch-Circuit Installation.
• Unit 7: Motor and Appliance Circuits.
• Unit 8: Feeders.
• Unit 9: Special Systems.
• Unit 10: Working Drawings - Upper Level.
• Unit 11: Special Circuits (Owner’s Circuits).
• Unit 12: Panelboard Selection and Installation.
• Unit 13: The Electric Service.
• Unit 14: Lamps for Lighting.
• Unit 15: Luminaires (Fixtures).
• Unit 16: Emergency, Legally Required Standby, and Optional Standby.
• Unit 17: Overcurrent Protection: Fuses and Circuit Breakers.
• Unit 18: Short-Circuit Calculations and Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices.
• Unit 19: Equipment and Conductor Short-Circuit Protection.
• Unit 20: Low-Voltage Remote-Control.
• Unit 21: The Cooling System.
• Appendix.