If there is one book every professional electrical designer, installation electrician, electrical inspector, consulting engineer, and contractor cannot afford to be without, it's Electrical Raceways and Other Wiring Methods by the authority on all things electrical, Richard Loyd! From power source to end-use equipment, this one-of-a-kind electrician's handbook details specific design criteria, wiring methods, and materials for all types of installations as required by the 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC). This is especially important, since the wiring section in the 2002 NEC constitutes the largest and most sweeping change to the Code in recent history. Other important NFPA standards are also referenced throughout the book as appropriate, making this the single most authoritative building design how-to and reference book available today.
As a continuing ed instructor with over 30 years experience in commercial wiring, I highly recommend this textbook as a reference for those residential electricians who are transitioning into commercial wiring. It is filled with very informative black and white illustrations and photos of conduit supports and fittings, conduit bending techniques, raceway systems, conduit bodies, boxes, enclosures, etc. There is an entire chapter devoted to hazardous locations with a multitude of clearly explained illustrations. The author not only covers theory, codes, and standards, but also provides plenty of practical commercial wiring knowledge that is well explained and well illustrated with up-to-date illustrations. BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Codes and Standards in Wiring and Building Design Chapter 2 Basic Design Factors Chapter 3 Conductor Considerations Chapter 4 General Circuit Requirements Chapter 5 General Raceway Installation Requirements Chapter 6 Raceway Systems Chapter 7 Other Wiring Methods Chapter 8 Boxes, Enclosures, Fittings, and Accessories Chapter 9 Hazardous Locations Annex - Codes and Standards
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