National Electrical Code 2011 Handbook

The Most Complete Guide to the 2011 NEC Thoroughly revised and expanded with hundreds of pages of new material to reflect changes in the 2011 NEC, McGraw-Hill’s National Electrical Code 2011 Handbook, 27th Edition provides authoritative guidance and analysis to help you accurately interpret 2011 NEC rules. Co-author and working electrician, Frederic P. Hartwell, who has participated in the NEC process for almost thirty years, describes problems and difficulties in NEC provisions from an unbiased and practical perspective. It does not duplicate NEC text and tables within its covers. Designed as an essential companion to the 2011 NEC, it contains over one-third more explanatory material and more than 1000 diagrams and photos within its convenient 6 x 9 inch format. Details on the background and rationale for specific code rules facilitate an in-depth understanding of the meaning and application of those rules. This must-have on-the-job reference helps your work pass inspection the first time.

The "National Electrical Code 2011 Handbook" provides the full text of the updated code regulations alongside expert commentary from code specialists, offering code rationale, clarifications for new and updated rules, and practical, real-world advice on how to apply the code.

Presents the latest electrical regulation code that is applicable for electrical wiring and equipment installation for all buildings, covering emergency situations, owner liability, and procedures for ensuring public and workplace safety.

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO THE 2011 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Written by a Master Electrician, 2011 National Electrical Code Chapter-by-Chapter offers an in-depth analysis of the NEC with particular attention to the order in which various elements appear. This practical resource provides the knowledge you need to pass the Master Electrician's License Exam the first time by helping you understand the structure and logic of the NEC rather than memorize all the details. Material that appears outside the NEC main body, including the index, annexes, and Article 90, is also discussed in this essential handbook. 2011 National Electrical Code Chapter-by-Chapter covers: General Wiring and Protection Wiring Methods and Materials Equipment for General Use Special Occupancies Special Equipment Special Conditions Communications Systems Tables

Presents the latest electrical regulation code that is applicable for electrical wiring and equipment installation for all buildings, covering emergency situations, owner liability, and procedures for ensuring public and workplace safety.

The Best Code Reference in Print Edition after popular edition, McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Code(R) Handbook has delivered unmatched put-the-Code(R)-into-practice guidance. No wonder it's been the leading reference on the NEC(R) for more than 70 years! Completely updated to reflect the 2005 National Electrical Code(R) this is the most frequently consulted NEC(R) guidebook in the world -- an indispensable, authoritative source of Code(R) how-to's, interpretation, and advice. Step-by-step advice on all troublesome and controversial sections of the Code(R) Helps electrical workers pass inspection the very first time Extra thorough explanations, without word-for-word reproduction of the Code(R) A lavish offering of task-simplifying photography and drawings, to make every procedure crystal clear Best value -- because every page of every section provides 100% applicable Code(R) interpretation and advice