Whether you are a current or aspiring homeowner or electrician,
this thorough, user-friendly resource is an ideal guide to the
2017
National Electrical Code®, translating complex code requirements
into simple, practical guidelines for residential electrical
installation.
Examining all aspects of residential wiring, DEWALT®
ELECTRICAL CODE REFERENCE: BASED ON THE NEC® 2017, Fourth
Edition, provides comprehensive coverage from initial rough-in to
final trim-out.
The author explores each room of the house in detail, covering
receptacle placement, smoke detector installation, stairwells, and
crawl spaces, as well as key topics such as grounding and bonding
requirements, HVAC circuits, GFCI and AFCI requirements, and voltage
drop calculations.
To help you master even the most complex concepts more easily,
the text includes worksheets to simplify advanced load calculations,
straightforward diagrams for wiring devices, and code references
highlighting critical NEC® 2017 requirements.
If you’re planning to do residential electrical work, this highly
practical, up-to-date reference is a must-have resource.
Features:
- Easy-to-follow diagrams break down
complicated installations so readers can proceed step by step
without getting overwhelmed or going astray.
- A reader-friendly writing style,
frequent use of bullet lists, and visually appealing graphics and
illustrations help readers master even complex material more
readily--and apply their knowledge with confidence on the job.
- The text includes more than 80 pages of
full-color, 3D illustrations; code violations; installation
concerns; and prominent code references.
- Laminated covers and pages resist tearing,
water, and oil, enabling this durable text to stand up to the
demands of years of use as an on-the-job reference.
- Spiral binding allows the book to lie flat
when opened, allowing for easy reference and convenient access on
the job
New in this
Edition:
- Carefully updated based on the most
recent industry standards and requirements, the Fourth Edition
of this best-selling text in the DEWALT® Code Reference Series
reflects the National Electrical
Code® 2017,
National Fire Alarm and Signaling
Code 2016, and
International
Residential Code® 2015.
- The text features updated guidelines
based on the latest codes governing residential electrical work,
including new requirements related to AFCI and GFCI, receptacle
placement requirements, and branch circuits.
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Contents:
1. General Terms and Definitions.
2. Basic Electrical Equipment.
Part I: RECEPTACLE REQUIREMENTS.
3. Permissible Receptacle Types for Branch
Circuits.
Part II: RECEPTACLE TERMINALS.
4. Types of Terminals.
Part III: COMMON WIRING METHODS.
5. 1-Pole Switch.
6. 3-Way Switch.
7. 4-Way Switch.
8. 120-Volt Receptacle.
9. 120-Volt GFCI Receptacle.
10. 4-Wire, 240-Volt Receptacle.
11. Lighting Fixture.
12. Ceiling Fan with Light.
Part IV: SIZING BRANCH CIRCUITS.
13. Common Cable Types for Various Circuits.
14. Overcurrent Protection.
Part V: BASIC WIRING REQUIREMENTS AND TECHNIQUES.
15. Cables and Outlet Boxes Installations.
16. Roughing in Receptacle Outlets.
17. Standard Mounting Heights.
18. Lockout Provisions and Grounding.
Part VI: BOX FILL.
19. Typical Calculations.
20. Requirements.
Part VII: TEMPORARY SERVICE.
21. Overhead.
22. Underground.
Part VIII: SMOKE DETECTORS.
23. Residential Area Requirements.
24. Wiring Method.
25. Smooth Ceiling.
26. Placement.
Part IX: BEDROOM.
27. Layout.
28. Clothes Closet.
Part X: KITCHEN, EATING AREA AND DINING ROOM.
29. Layout.
30. Appliances – Ranges, Rangehood and Microwave.
31. Appliances – Dishwasher and Disposal.
Part XI: LIVING ROOM AND BONUS ROOM.
32. Layout.
33. Wetbar and Track Lighting.
Part XII: HALLWAY AND STAIRWELL.
Part XIII: LAUNDRY ROOM.
Part XIV: BATHROOM.
34. Typical Bathroom.
35. Hydromassage Bathtub.
Part XV: GARAGE.
Part XVI: UNFINISHED BASEMENT.
Part XVII: STORAGE AREA.
Part XVIII: OUTSIDE LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLES.
Part XIX: CRAWL SPACE.
Part XX: HVAC.
36. Inside Equipment.
37. Outside Equipment.
38.Conductor Sizing.
39. Air Handlers.
40. Condensing Units.
41. Package Units.
Part XXI: WORK SPACE.
Part XXII: FEEDERS AND SERVICES.
42. Conductor Sizing.
43. Subpanels.
44. Service Equipment.
45. Underground Raceways.
46. Overhead Services.
Part XXIII: SERVICE GROUNDING.
47. Grounding Electrode Conductors.
48. Rebar in Footer.
49. Metallic Water Piping.
50. Ground Rods.
Part XXIV: DETACHED BUILDINGS.
51. Detached Buildings.
52. Panels.
Part XXV: LOAD CALCULATIONS.
Part XXVI: USEFUL FORMULAS.
53. Ohm's Law.
54. Voltage Drop.
55. Formulas, Common Symbols and Abbreviations.
About the
Authors
Daniel Sandefur
is licensed as an electrical contractor and master electrician in 18
states and is a licensed electrical inspector and electrical plans
examiner as well.
A member of the
International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), Mr.
Sandefur also holds certifications as a Master Electrical Inspector,
1- & 2-family dwelling inspector, commercial electrical inspector,
and electrical plans examiner from both the IAEI and the
International Code Council®. He also holds the Registered
Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification from
BICSI®.
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