Illustrated Guide to the NEC 5th Edition

Illustrated Guide to the NEC 5th Edition provides readers with a unique approach to learning the National Electrical Code using highly-detailed, technically-accurate illustrations and visuals to break down and simplify the expanding volume and complexity of the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC). By translating the sometimes vague, complicated wording of the 2011 NEC into straightforward illustrations and clear explanations, the Illustrated Guide to the NEC 5th Edition provides a resource that helps readers understand the application of NEC requirements whether they are beginning or master electricians.

Illustrated Guide to the NEC 5th Edition is used as a textbook for many electrical classes and its material is organized logically, covering fundamental provisions first, then grouping code requirements by the type of occupancy, beginning with one-family dwellings and progressing on to multi-family housing, commercial locations and special occupancies. This organization also reflects how information is needed when working on most electrical jobs.

Illustrated Guide to the NEC 5th Edition discusses new NEC changes and shows some of these Code changes through new illustrations, while incorporating other NEC changes into existing illustrations. Its comprehensive coverage, innovative learning approach, and industry-based organization make this an indispensable supplement to the 2011 NEC.

Features in the Illustrated Guide to the NEC 5th Edition:

• Includes high quality Calculation Worksheets that provide the most straightforward, error-proof method of performing essential, complex calculations.
• Includes Unit Objectives that contain new ideas and set the stage for the topics to be covered.
• Includes summaries in every chapter to reinforce what has been learned and competency tests that check comprehension and provide the opportunity for to identify and re-learn difficult concepts.
• Contains full color format that helps readers better understand the concepts presented.
• Instructor Resources CD includes an Instructors Guide that provides key illustrations that are ideal for transparencies, multiple comprehensive final exams, answers and explanations to unit competency tests, and a forms section which contains blank copies of all forms used throughout the book.

New to Illustrated Guide to the NEC 5th Edition:

• Contains new code changes based on the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC); some code changes are shown through new illustrations while others are incorporated into existing illustrations.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to the National Electrical Code. Definitions. Boxes and Enclosures. Cables. Raceways and Conductors.
• General Provisions. Specific Provisions. Load Calculations. Services and Electrical Equipment.
• Comprehensive Provisions. Load Calculations.
• General Provisions. Nondwelling Load Calculations. Services, Feeders, and Equipment.
• Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Health Care. Industrial Locations. Special Occupancies. Specific Equipment.