 
The 2008 NEC
Description:
The
world’s most widely adopted safety code, the National Electrical Code®
(NEC) is now advancing electrical safety requirements with the 2008
edition in an effort to maximize public safety, emergency preparation,
and electrical worker protection. With regulations for electrical
wiring and equipment in virtually all types of buildings, this new
edition responds to industry needs with expanded requirements based on
research, new technologies, and recent events. A must-have for anyone
involved in electrical design, installation, inspection, and safety,
this edition has been updated for enhanced usability in the field,
making it ideal for handling on-the-job electrical situations safely
and effectively. Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning is pleased to make
this authoritative reference from the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) available directly from us, for the convenience of
our customers who work in and around the electrical trades. It may be
used independently, or as a companion to any electrical book, including
Delmar's best-selling wiring series, as well as our guides to using the
NEC®.
Features:
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best-selling softbound format is portable and easy-to-use
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single most important reference in the electrical industry
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new article on Critical Operations Power Systems provides rules for
electrical security in public and private facilities that must stay
online during a crisis
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usability improvements include greater consistency in grounding and bonding terminology and an improved index
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new provisions also reduce worker hazards and correlate with the NFPA 70E® worker safety requirements
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updated every three years and outlines minimum industry standards for all types of electrical installations
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