Illustrated Guide to the National Electric Code

by Charles R. Miller

The second edition of Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code leads professional electricians, electrical inspectors, and readers on a visual tour through the entire 2002 NEC, conveniently grouping Code requirements according to type of occupancy, including: one-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, commercial locations, and special occupancies and equipment. Central to the book are more than 600 technically precise, highly detailed illustrations that convey insights into NEC requirements and reduce the potential for misinterpretation of the sometimes vague and often complex language of the Code. Concise phrases and short blocks of text that can be read quickly and understood easily further enable the reader to understand what is depicted in each graphic. Now thoroughly updated based on the 2002 NEC, this indispensable explanation of the Code also features a section on fundamentals making it equally well suited for use by the novice and master electrician alike.

Paperback

First published March 25, 1999

Reviews

[Hom Sack · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful read if you're into subjects like these. Certainly better than reading the code itself, although relevant sections are referenced. Just be mindful that this edition refers to the 2014 code ( updated every three years ) and is currently good for states like Pennsylvania but not for Massachusetts which now uses the 2020 Edition of the code. But I suspect for typical residential work, the 2014 Edition is sufficient.

[Harry Harman]

For eighteen years, Charles R. Miller owned and operated a successful commercial electrical contracting company

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