DEWALT Electrical Code Reference: Based on the 2017 NEC / Edition 4

by Daniel Sandefur

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781337271356
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	05/17/2017
Series:	DEWALT Series
Pages:	84
Product dimensions:	4.80(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Daniel Sandefur is licensed as an electrical contractor and master electrician in 26 states, and he 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, One- & Two-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.

Table of 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.