Using the National Electrical Code

Learn how to use the new, 2002 edition of the National Electrical Code to install the wiring for a modern multi-use facility, referencing a one-line or floor plan as you go! From basic electrical theory through the most complex overcurrent protections, Using the NEC provides readers with a comprehensive, yet practical introduction to the Code and how to use it effectively on the job. Heavily illustrated and complete with a corresponding, fold-out building plan, the book begins by explaining the structure of the 2002 NEC as well as the meaning of Codes, standards, and recommended industry practices. Subsequent chapters introduce topics as needed, providing readers with the opportunities to work through the 2002 NEC in its entirety as they locate and apply information needed to solve all types of electrical wiring installation challenges from everyday office equipment to more specialized industrial equipment and systems. Throughout the book, the application of Code rules and relevant Code syntax is explained in a straightforward manner, empowering readers with the ability to make sense of the most complex provisions of the 2002 NEC without requiring them to memorize individual articles.