Standard Building Code

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The 2002 NEC Handbook is regarded as the industry's standard, and with very good reason. This guide is created with your needs in mind. It eases the road to Code compliance by forestalling setbacks - bringing you answers from the people who know the NEC best!

The electrical industry's "bible" is the most current, complete safety criteria for all electrical installations. Anyone involved with the electrical industry needs to keep up-to-date with the new 2002 National Electrical Code.

Your Handbook is the place to look for...

• Authoritative Commentary Complete explanations from the field's top experts, written in concise language that's easy to understand. You'll gain the ability to take on virtually any electrical installation...or handle any wiring design or inspection scenario...knowing your work is approved by the industry's leaders.
• Real world examples that help you apply Code requirements to situations you encounter.
• More than 500 photographs and illustrations that allow you to grasp concepts fast! Add the Handbook's other visual aids, such as graphs, tables, charts and new, two-color diagrams, and you're prepared to work out the complexities of any job.
• Sample calculations that can save you hours on every project. You'll be equipped to determine available fault current...conductor size and number permitted...overcurrent protection of transformers...and more, on the spot.

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Article 80
• Article 90
• Chapter 1: General
• Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection
• Chapter 3: Wiring Methods and Materials