2008 NEC

2008 National Electrical Code Softcover LE-08NEC-Soft $75.00  $68.95

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2008 NEC Self-Adhesive Tabs (for Softcover, Spiral or Hbk) LE-08-NEC-Tabs $13.95

2008 National Electrical Code Spiralbound LE-08NEC-Spiral $82.95  $78.95

* * * * * 2008 National Electrical Code Looseleaf LE-08NEC-LL $85.00  $78.95

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2008 NEC Loose-Leaf Tabs LE-08-NEC-LL-Tabs $14.95

Available as Softcover, Spiral & Loose-Leaf

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.

Be prepared to comply in the new era for electrical safety. The NEC protects the public by establishing requirements for electrical wiring and equipment in virtually all buildings. The field's most important document is revised based on new technology and industry needs. Order your 2008 NEC to stay competitive and up-to-code!

Revisions in the 2008 NFPA 70™: National Electrical Code boost public safety, emergency preparedness, Code usability, and worker protection.

Don't forget your Tabs!

Made for the Handbook, Paperback and Spiral versions of the 2008 NEC, this set of pre-printed, self-adhesive tabs attach directly to the pages-helping you reference important articles and tables quickly. (Loose-Leaf inserts/Tabs also available)   2008 NEC Self-Adhesive Tabs (for Softcover, Spiral or Hbk) LE-08-NEC-Tabs $13.95

Only the 2008 NEC includes the latest rules for electrical installation in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. It also introduces:

• New article on Critical Operations Power Systems with provisions for electrical security in public and private facilities that must stay online during a crisis, such as public safety dispatch centers and hospital ICUs
• New article on Electrified Truck Parking Spaces with NEC rules for outlets to run on-board electrical systems, reducing truck emissions and fuel consumption caused by idling during driver rest times
• Revised requirements for AFCI and GFCIs in dwellings. Since arcing faults on wiring systems and extension cords can cause home fires, the Code expands AFCI use to living areas.
• New rules for tamper-resistant receptacles respond to NEISS reports that thousands of children are treated in hospitals every year for burns received as a result of inserting objects into receptacles.
• New provisions in Article 210, Article 410, and elsewhere in the Code reduce worker hazards and correlate with NFPA 70E® worker safety rules.
• Plus hundreds of other revisions

Usability changes facilitate your work!

You'll find greater consistency in grounding and bonding terminology…new shading behind revised text that lets you see what's new at a glance…and new identifiers at the top of each page in the NEC index for speedier referencing.

Order your 2008 NEC in the bestselling Softbound, Spiral or Loose-Leaf format!

822 pages, 2008
 

2008 NEC Loose-Leaf Divider Tabs Special sheet divider tabs that insert in the looseleaf NEC to speed lookups   2008 NEC Loose-Leaf Tabs LE-08-NEC-LL-Tabs $14.95

2008 National Electrical Code CD-ROM -

Conduct instant searches by word or phrase with the CD! Download the NEC to:

• Get precise results with new, refined searching capabilities.
• Turn on/off shading behind Code changes.
• Print, bookmark, or cut and paste text or graphics at the touch of a key.

Maximize accuracy and efficiency—order your 2008 NEC on CD now.

The 2008 National Electrical Code redefines electrical safety. Be prepared with the user-friendly NEC on CD-ROM. Downloads twice onto user's computer. (2008)

2008 NEC Pocket Guide Set LE-08NEC-PGSet $64.00 $54.50

Ideal for installers, the up-to-date 2008 NEC Pocket Guide to Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations helps you work safely and efficiently with the most frequently referenced requirements, presented in the order required on the job.

• Temporary wiring
• Branch-circuit, feeder, and service calculations
• Switchboards, panelboards and disconnects
• Overcurrent protection
• Grounding
• Boxes and enclosures
• Wiring methods
• Switches
• Lighting requirements
• Generators
• Emergency systems

Save time and increase accuracy with scores of tables, charts, and formulas... Softbound - 576 pages

2008 NEC Pocket Guide Set LE-08NEC-PGSet $64.00 $54.50

For fast, convenient access to the latest NEC requirements for one-, two-, and multiple-family dwellings, nothing tops the 2008 NEC Pocket Guide to Residential Electrical Installations. Specially designed for installers, it presents provisions in the same order they're applied during a typical installation to save you hours of reference time on every job.

Implement the latest safeguards for electrical safety correctly and efficiently with this go-anywhere resource.

Small enough to fit into your toolbox, the Pocket Guide provides actual Code extracts for:

• Grounding
• Branch circuits, feeder, and service calculations
• Overcurrent protection
• Switches
• Plus scores of other applications

Softcover - 504 pages

The NEC Handbook is a unique source of the Code text plus expert advice!

• Only NFPA's Handbook includes the full 2008 NEC text—no other electrical reference has it!
• Expert commentary explains NEC rationale and offers practical, hands-on advice on how to comply—including first-time coverage of new articles, explanations of new and revised rules, and clear examples of application.
• First-time commentary addresses new articles on topics such as Critical Operations Power Systems. Get expert advice on how to properly apply new NEC requirements for "hardened" wiring systems for facilities where continuity of operation is essential to public safety.
• More than 500 full-color graphics, diagrams, photos, tables, and charts illustrate concepts.
• Commentary is color-coded so it's easy to distinguish from mandatory NEC provisions.
• Summaries of key changes in each article highlight revisions in the 2008 NEC.
• New identifiers at the top of each page in the index help users locate topics and identify solutions. - more

Only the new NEC® Handbook on CD-ROM brings you expert commentary, hundreds of full-color graphics, plus the 2008, 2005, and 2002 NECs!

The most comprehensive tool in the electrical field, the 2008 National Electrical Code® Handbook on CD streamlines your work with lightning-fast searches that save time and improve accuracy. No more lengthy project delays while you look for answers! You'll formulate solutions faster with instant access to expert commentary plus three editions of NEC text for contrast and comparison.

Inside the easy-to-use 2008 NEC Handbook on CD:

• Commentary from electrical experts explains NEC rationale and offers practical, hands-on advice on how to comply, plus offers clear examples of application.
• First-time commentary addresses new articles on topics such as Critical Operations Power Systems. Gain advice on how to properly apply new NEC requirements for "hardened" wiring systems for facilities where continuity of operation is essential to public safety.
• Fully searchable 2008, 2005 and 2002 NEC texts. No other reference has it all!
• More than 500 full-color graphics, diagrams, photos, tables, and charts illustrate concepts.
• Summaries of key changes in each article highlight revisions in the 2008 NEC. - more

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Analysis of Changes + 2008 NEC Softcover Combo LE-08Analysis-Combo $133.50 $119.95

Created by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) and NFPA®, the 2008 NEC Analysis of Changes is an accurate, reliable, and authoritative account of the significant revisions in the 2008 National Electrical Code. Trust this full-color-illustrated reference to help you master the Code and comply smoothly and accurately from the start!

New articles explore critical operations power systems, reinforced thermosetting resin conduit, control systems for permanent amusement attractions, and electrified truck parking space equipment.

Residential AFCI protection is extended. Most far-reaching is the definition of neutral.

We’d recommend a thorough review of these and more than 350 other changes before your jurisdiction adopts NEC-2008. Be the first in your group to know. You’ll be glad you did. - more

Applied Codeology: Navigating the National Electrical Code® 2008 (NJATC)

Applied Codeology: Navigating the National Electrical Code® 2008 offers the perfect solution for any electrical professional who has ever felt overwhelmed when trying to locate specific information within the vast catalog of standards and articles contained in the NEC®!

Readers then learn to qualify their electrical questions and efficiently and accurately access the necessary information within the code.

Revised to reflect the NEC® 2008 and packed with all-new learning features like review questions, and pre-tests and post-tests, this book is a valuable "roadmap" that will familiarize readers with the code and give them the skills and confidence to make code-compliant installations that are safe and accurate. - more

Updated and Expanded for 2008! -

Both a training manual and blueprint reading reference, Blueprint Reading for Electricians, 2E provides the content, the hands-on exercises, and the real-world applications necessary for readers to master their print reading skills.

Includes CD-ROM with residential, commercial, and industrial blueprints and specifications.

Using terminology and applications unique to the electrical industry, this book provides a strong, relevant introduction to reading and interpreting blueprints for aspiring electricians. - 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

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

Electrical Grounding and Bonding -

Written in accordance with the 2008 National Electrical Code, this new book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the essential elements of electrical grounding and bonding.

It examines the critical concepts of calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting NEC tables, the use of grounded conductor connections in DC and AC systems, as well as various installations and sizing.

Material is reader-friendly and is accompanied by straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts that foster understanding.

A functional use of color and dynamic illustrations augments the book and further supports this thorough student- and professional-level approach to electrical grounding. - more

Electrical NEC Exam Preparation Textbook

Suitable for all Electrical Exams, such as: AMP, ICC, Local Exam Boards, Professional Testing, Promissor, PSI, SBCCI, and Thomson Prometric (formerly Experior)

Printed in full color, the 2008 Exam Prep book covers Theory, Code, and Calculations in great detail. Clear colorful graphics guide you step-by-step through all the material you'll need to pass your exam the first time. This book contains hundreds of illustrations, examples, almost 3,200 practice questions covering all of these subjects including 36 practice quizzes. This book is intended to be used with the 2008 National Electrical Code. 592 Pages, 350 Illustrations

Electrical System Design and Application Using Volts Software

Electrical System Design and Application is a new textbook that introduces the learner to designing electrical systems with the aid of Volts by Dolphins Software.

The textbook starts with an overview of the software and how it can help create error-free designs for today’s complex electrical systems. The learner is taken  through a tutorial of the software that covers the basic steps involved in creating an electrical system.

Step-by-step procedures assist both students and professionals in creating proper electrical designs for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. - more

Electrical Systems Based on the 2008 NEC -

Designed for use by journeyman and master electricians, inspectors, contractors, and others, this authoritative text is recognized in the industry for providing a comprehensive overview of the National Electrical Code®.

Concise text and descriptive illustrations cover the Code and its application to wiring methods and materials, conductors and overcurrent protection devices, branch circuits and feeders, grounding, transformers, services, special locations, calculations, and more.

The CD-ROM included with the textbook contains Quick Quizzes®, an illustrated glossary, media clips, and more

Electrical Wiring Commercial - 13E -

Updated to reference the 2008 National Electrical Code, this edition of Electrical Wiring - Commercial guides readers step-by-step through the basics of commercial wiring.

With a practical, straightforward approach, and a new, full-color design that aids in complex wiring diagrams, this book provides more learning tools than ever before for the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional commercial electricians.

With new coverage of energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as updated coverage of today's important concepts like ground fault circuit interrupters, compact fluorescent lamps, motor burnout problems, and 2008 NEC grounding requirements, readers can feel confident they are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures.

A complete set of commercial building plans is also included, - more

Electrical Wiring Industrial - 13E -

Updated to reference the 2008 National Electrical Code, this edition of Electrical Wiring Industrial guides readers step-by-step through the wiring of an entire industrial building, making this an ideal resource for anyone who will work in the industrial electricity industry.

With a practical, straightforward approach, the book begins by covering the tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional industrial electricians, including: installation of electrical service, power and lighting; special new construction systems; changeovers from old systems; planning for growth and increased capacity; and periodic maintenance procedures.

Specific references to the 2008 National Electrical Code throughout the book shows readers how to incorporate codes and principles into everyday practice and procedures.

A complete set of industrial building plans is also included, - more