Interpreting the National Electrical Code
Provides Valuable Insight into Interpreting and Understanding the 2008 National Electrical Code

By Truman Surbrook, Jonathon Althouse

Explanations, Discussions and Practical Examples of the Application of the National Electrical Code Articles

Extraordinarily comprehensive, this book is completely updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code and continues to offer valuable insight into the Code articles.

Explanations are provided for each article in detail, with thorough discussions and practical examples that clearly illustrate how the Code and its most recent changes are applied.

Discussions are logically organized into coherent subject groupings, allowing readers to navigate easily through 2008 NEC requirements as well as changes since the last edition.

Through this approach, the book also integrates essential information into the 8th Edition that is not directly addressed in the 2008 National Electrical Code but is extremely useful to electricians.

Features:

• Promotes an understanding of how the National Electrical Code is interpreted and applied in specific field situations.
• A section outlining changes from the last edition of the National Electrical Code speeds understanding of the new requirements, eliminating the need for a separate reference on Code changes.
• Sample Code calculations have been taken from actual field applications, increasing their relevance to professional apprentices, electricians, and inspectors alike.

Table of Contents:

• General Wiring and Fundamentals.
• Wire, Raceway, and Box Sizing.
• Outlets, Lighting, Appliances, and Heating.
• Services and Feeder Calculations.
• Grounding and Bonding.
• Overcurrent Protection.
• Motor-Circuit Wiring.
• Transformers.
• Hazardous Location Wiring.
• Health Care Facilities.
• Emergency and Alternate Power Systems.
• Industrial Electrical Applications.
• Commercial Wiring Applications.
• Special Applications Wiring