NEC 2008 Need to Know

Get Quick Access to the NEC Essentials

Turn to NEC 2008 Need to Know for quick access to vital National Electrical Code (NEC) information you need. This expert resource explains and interprets key material from the first four chapters of the NEC, including

• general installation requirements
• branch circuits
• feeders
• services
• overcurrent protection
• grounding
• conductors
• conduits
• cables
• fixture wiring
• switches
• receptacles
• lighting
• motors
• a/c and refrigeration
• generators

...plus critical tables from Chapter 9.

Packed with on-target illustrations, this essential compliance tool contains calculations and formulas commonly used to determine conduit and conductor sizes, required ampacities, adjustment multipliers and electrical loads.

This guide also presents a listing of specialty topics such as Emergency Systems, Communications and Special Occupancy, as well as a cross-reference table with types of installations and where to find applicable Code.

Designed to save time and money, reduce errors, and increase safety, NEC® 2008 Need To Know features:

• Clear explanations and interpretations of in-demand NEC® information
• Commonly used calculations and formulas
• A listing of specialty topics keyed to applicable Code
• A handy cross-reference table for quick access to crucial material

Inside this on-the-job guide to vital NEC information:

• general requirements for electrical installations
• branch circuits and feeders
• branch circuit feeders & service calculations and electric services
• overcurrent protection and transformers
• grounding and bonding
• wiring methods
• conductors
• boxes and cable-bus
• lighting requirements
• motors
• refrigeration and A/C
• generators
• understanding and applying NEC Chapter 9 tables
• code locations and references for additional codes

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

KJ Keller is currently the CAD Designer, Safety & Compliance Director, and Project Coordinator for one of New England's most prominent electrical contractors. With more than 30 years in the construction industry, she has been a journeyman plumber, has worked in both remodeling and new construction, and has extensive experience in residential and commercial general contracting and the plumbing and electrical trades. Ms. Keller is the co-author of McGraw-Hill's Electrician's Exam Study Guide.