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More widely adopted than any other safety code, the NEC protects the public by establishing requirements for electrical wiring and equipment in virtually all buildings. Stay competitive and up-to-code with industry-driven changes that boost public safety, emergency preparedness, and worker protection.

The 2008 NEC includes the latest rules for electrical installation in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. - more

Stay competitive and up-to-code! The 2005 NFPA 70: National Electrical Code ® is today's blueprint for electrical fire safety.

Developed by NFPA, the National Electrical Code has long been the world's most widely adopted safety code. This Softbound edition is the #1 choice of contractors and installers industry wide. Already directly adopted in many states, this important NEC ® edition is fully up-to-date with industry practices, new equipment, and advancements in technology. It's the vital link between electrical equipment installation and safe use by consumers. - more

A Hands-on Guide to the 2007 NESC® that Clarifies Code Rules for You to Achieve Full Compliance!

Stay on the leading edge of alarm system advances with the 2007 NFPA 72®!

• Added requirements for new technology equipment, including video image smoke and flame detection, multi-criteria and multi-sensor devices, fire extinguisher monitors, and directional appliances
• New guidance on visual notification in large space occupancies
• Updated rules for spacing of smoke detectors in joist and beam and small room applications
• New requirement to provide a Response Time Index for heat detectors
• New provisions for strobe synchronization when installing visible notification appliances
• New requirements for household fire warning applications, including smoke alarms with voice and expanded smoke alarm coverage for larger size homes - more

When you have questions about today's fire alarm system requirements, the 2007 National Fire Alarm Code Handbook has the answers!

• The complete text of the 2007 NFPA 72
• Authoritative commentary from industry authorities such as Bob Schifiliti, P.E.; Jeff Moore, P.E.; Daniel Gottuk, Ph.D., P.E.; and Thomas Hammerberg, SET, CFPS
• Real-world examples of how to apply fire alarm requirements in specific situations
• A wealth of tables and valuable two-color graphics that help you apply Code rules correctly
• New Supplements about timely subjects that impact your work - more

The new second edition NFPA Pocket Guide to Fire Alarm System Installation combines facts from the National Fire Alarm Code®, NEC®, Life Safety Code®, NECA, IEEE, and ADA with the tables, charts, and guidance that fire alarm system professionals need every day.

It has been completely revised to keep pace with changes in the 2007 NFPA 72®, 2006 NFPA 101®, and 2005 NEC, plus it has been reorganized so that key sections correspond to the same section number as the related chapter in NFPA 72.

Included are conduit fill requirements, cable and conductor data, box fill requirements, and much more. You'll also have conversion factors between SI and inch-pound (standard) units of measure at your fingertips.

The Pocket Guide is a real productivity booster for installers, designers, maintainers, and AHJs. - more

Groundbreaking new construction requirements in the 2006 NFPA 101®: Life Safety Code® revolutionize fire and life safety!

From sprinklers, alarms, and egress to emergency lighting, smoke barriers, and special hazard protection, today's Life Safety Code® is a major milestone in the fight against fire. Unique in the field, NFPA 101 is the only document that establishes a minimum threshold of safety in all new and existing buildings…plus contains a performance-based compliance option.

The 2006 edition incorporates the latest technologies, advances, and safety strategies to help you meet today's challenges and achieve higher levels of protection for building occupants. - more

Getting up-to-date fast on the 2006 Life Safety Code requirements is essential, and no other resource boosts your ability to apply the 2006 NFPA 101 like NFPA®'s exclusive Life Safety Code Handbook.

Written by fire and life safety professionals who understand your needs on the job!

Just open the LSC Handbook for the full 2006 Life Safety Code text, insightful commentary, hands-on examples from the real world, plus more than 400 two-color photos and illustrations. You'll quickly grasp even the most complex provisions.

Understand at a glance how the 2006 Code differs from the 2003 edition with the new Changes Supplement. - more

Using easy-to-find parts and tools that all Evil Geniuses can get their hands on, these well-played yet harmless pranks will confound your unsuspecting targets every time. Plus, every gadget can be mixed and matched, allowing you to create hundreds of larger, even more twisted evil prank devices! - more

Great for everyone from home enthusiasts to professional engineers and technicians, the convenient take-along size is as perfect for professionals working out in the field as it is for hobbyists tinkering in the basement.

Audio/Video Cable Installer’s Pocket Guide packs over 200 illustrations that clarify all the methods, procedures, and tools you need to successfully tackle even the most complex installation job.

Author Stephen Lampen, an industry pro, anticipates and answers your every question on analog and digital audio, analog and digital video, including high definition video cabling; connectors; using Category 5, 5e, and 6 to carry audio and video; installation; and much more.

Building Automation Control Devices and Applications covers the operation, signals, and functions of the sensors, actuators, and other control equipment used in automated systems in commercial buildings. It is a solid foundation for a comprehensive training program in building automation.

The textbook is organized by building system, and each system is explained so that the function and application of each device is clear. This system-based foundation is then used to discuss the possibilities of interaction between multiple systems in automated buildings. - more

Written by nationally known security expert Bill Phillips, The Complete Book of Home, Site, and Office Security is the only book that offers:
Detailed, expert answers on every major security issue, from automobile theft prevention, to closed-circuit TV and video systems, to safes and vaults, to terrorism threats

Written without technical jargon and packed with at-a-glance charts, checklists, and illustrations as well as sample contracts and agreements, this indispensable guide focuses on choosing, installing, and troubleshooting security devices and systems, and offers up practical advice on starting and running a security consulting business.

Step-by-step, illustrated instructions for selecting, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-tech security systems and devices along with insider information on locks and other protective equipment. - more

Cabling is one of the fastest changing technologies, and Data, Voice and Video Cabling, 3rd Edition, has been updated to address all the latest developments in premises cabling, including technologies and applications in copper, fiber, and wireless cabling.

This text is organized to aid in the understanding of cabling, by following a logical format that covers background information on communications systems and media first, and then delves into more detailed discussions on each media type: copper, wireless, and fiber.

This book also provides readers with important background and resources regarding the most recent cabling standards, which are an integral part of this fast-paced industry. - more

Nothing is more essential in the construction industry than reading blueprints, and this pocket reference is the best of the best!

Covering a multitude of trade industries, the DEWALT® Blueprint Reading Professional Reference gives plumbers, carpenters, roofers, electricians, flooring installers, and others access to all the important information.

Readers will learn how to read and understand blueprints, sections, elevations, schedules, site plans, architectural plans, structural plans, plumbing plans, HVAC & mechanical plans, electrical plans, and more. A comprehensive glossary of terms and abbreviations is also included for those on-the-job situations when a quick refresher is a must! - more

The DEWALT Datacom Professional Reference is the perfect resource for installers and service technicians. It covers the design, installation, testing and troubleshooting of teledata, computer, internet, fiber optics, audio, video and other cabling applications.

Revised and updated to include CAT-6 specifications, the DEWALT Datacom Professional Reference also contains charts, graphs, tables and wiring diagrams involving networks and networking, installation guidelines, Ethernet, broadband applications, interfaces, connectors, software code conversions and more.

The DEWALT Electrical Professional Reference 2008 Edition has been revised to reflect the regulations and requirements contained in the National Electrical Code® 2008.

With user-friendly charts, diagrams, formulas and tables on many aspects of designing and installing electrical services, this book also includes valuable information on ampacity, motors, controllers, overload protection, raceways, wiring, voltage, lighting and much more.

As the number one pocket reference guide in the industry, this is a must-have for professional building and technical trade contractors, service technicians, maintenance personnel, plant managers, engineers, designers, and architects alike. - 2005 version also available >> more.

Electrical Licensing Exam Guide 2008 -
This comprehensive exam study guide for electricians and apprentices can be utilized in every state. Completely updated to the 2005 and 2008 NEC®, the DEWALT Electrical Licensing Exam Guide is a complete and comprehensive electrical exam test preparation guide.

This new "standard" for the electrical industry will help readers prepare to pass the their licensing exams.

Contains Practice Exams for:

• Maintenance Electrician

• Residential Electrician

• Journeyman Electrician

• Master Electrician

• Sign Electrician

• Includes Interactive CD-ROM with all Practice Exams - more

Technicians have been asking for this reference material for years. DEWALT’s Security, Sound and Video Professional Reference covers everything you need for working in these fields including installation requirements, formulas, technical data and specifications, and maintenance forms.

Plus charts, tables and graphs that encompass subjects such as sensor application, speaker impedance, voltage drops, satellite television, symbols, definitions, troubleshooting tips and much, much more.

The Reference Guide for Electrical Wiring Installations
by Paul Rosenberg

Filled with hundreds of diagrams and illustrations that are clear and easy to find, Wiring Diagrams Professional Reference covers outlets, switches, lighting, motors and controls, power distribution, transformers, grounding, low voltage and hazardous locations, plus much more!

Basic wiring guidelines and specifications are also included to make this as valuable a tool as wire cutters. - more

Author Mark N. Shapiro has created this quick reference guide especially for those involved in the construction, inspection, cabling, and testing of Datacom systems.

With its informative do’s and don’ts, helpful tips, symbol explanations, clear illustrations, Code clarifications, tables and diagrams, and extensive glossary all in a color-coded, tabbed format, the Datacom reference guide is relied upon by data communications professionals throughout the country..

Although it is small enough to slip into a shirt pocket, the essential Doctor Watts Datacom reference guide is packed with detailed information. - more

Packed with all the UPDATED information from the 2008 National Electrical Code, the 2008 Doctor Watts is the #1 Electrical Pocket Guide for electricians.

Dr. Watts (2008) - 10 Pack LE-WM-08DrWatts-10pk $109.95 Dr. Watts (2008) - 25 Pack LE-WM-08DrWatts-25pk $249.95

Many new NEC tables, formulas, illustrations and detailed examples make this an indispensable reference for anyone working with electricity.

This shirt-pocket guide is loaded with essential information for everyday reference; it's heavy laminated pages and built-in tabs make it sturdy and durable.

2008 version encompasses new pages of:

• Numerous new NEC tables
• Formulas with clear, concise explanations of usage
• Detailed reference tables and illustrations
• In-depth examples (see 2005 version here)

Packed with all the UPDATED information from the 2008 National Electrical Code, the 2008 Doctor Watts is the #1 Electrical Pocket Guide for electricians.

Empacado con toda la información ACTUALIZADA del 2008 Código Eléctrico Nacional, los 2008 Vatios de doctor son la #1 Guía Eléctrica del Bolsillo para electricistas.

Many new NEC tables, formulas, illustrations and detailed examples make this an indispensable reference for anyone working with electricity.

 Muchas nuevas mesas de NEC, las fórmulas, las ilustraciones y los ejemplos detallados hacen esta una referencia imprescindible para cualquiera trabajando con la electricidad. - more

Designed for quick reference at any job site, the Electrician's Troubleshooting and Testing Pocket Guide enables electricians using portable meters to test, maintain, and troubleshoot all types of electrical equipment and systems.

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This books gives the “evil genius” loads of projects to delve into, from an ultrasonic microphone, to a body heat detector, and all the way to a Star Wars Light Saber. This book makes creating these devices fun, inexpensive, and easy.

Full of easy-to-follow plans and clear diagrams and schematics, and respectful of your wallet, Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius gives you:

Illustrated instructions and plans for amazing pretested projects advanced enough for sophisticated electronics enthusiasts but described in sufficient detail to be built easily by newcomers - more