National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2012 Handbook

National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2012 Handbook is designed to be used with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and helps to clarify the sometimes confusing text. Progressing rule by rule, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2012 Handbook instructs users how to install, operate and maintain electrical supply stations and equipment safely, as well as overhead and underground electric supply and communications lines. This hands-on guide offers complete and thorough guidance through every line of the 2012 NESC with practical examples and concise language regarding complicated and controversial issues.

• Completely updated to reflect changes in the 2012 NESC
• New figures and photos
• Includes current OSHA standards
• Comprehensive coverage.

Table of Contents

• General Sections - Definitions. Grounding
• Part 1 - Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Electric Supply Stations and Equipment. Fences. Safety Signs. Storage. Working Space. Batteries. Transformers and Regulators. Conductors. Circuit Breakers, Reclosers, Switches and Fuses. Surge Arresters
• Part 2 - Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Supply and Communication Lines. Inspections. Clearances. Joint Use. Grades of Construction. Loadings. Strength Requirements. Line Insulation.
• Part 3 - Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Underground Electric Supply and Communication Lines. Underground Conduit Systems. Supply Cable. Cable in Underground Structures. Direct-Buried Cable. Risers. Terminations.
• Part 4 - Rules for Operation of Electric Supply and Communication Lines and Equipment. Employer Rules. Employee Rules. Communication Worker Rules. Supply Worker Rules. OSHA Requirements.

About the Author

David J Marne PE, BSEE is a registered professional electrical engineer and a nationally recognized speaker on the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC),  He serves on multiple NESC technical subcommittees and is president and senior electrical engineer for Marne and Associates Inc in Missoula, Montana where he specializes in NESC training and expert witness services. Mr. Marne has more than 29 years of experience in the utility industry and is a senior member of the IEEE.

Hardcover.