Proven Design, Installation, and Inspection Techniques for Residential Electrical Systems – Updated for the 2008 NEC®!
Stallcup’s® One and Two Family Dwellings presents an all-encompassing view of wiring methods used in residential electrical systems to ensure the accurate interpretation and application of electrical requirements as listed in the 2008 National Electrical Code®. Taking a unique three-pronged approach to the topic, the text introduces readers to design, installation, and inspection techniques of electrical systems, correlating dwelling unit requirements for easy comprehension. To move readers seamlessly through the material, sections of the Code have been listed where appropriate for fast reference and review. Filled with expert advice and detailed illustrations, this essential resource from renowned electrical expert and trainer James G. Stallcup makes it easy to ensure that your electrical systems are safe, reliant, and comply with the NEC®.
Stay up-to-Code with these dynamic features:
• Electrical installation checklists are provided for quick and easy reference
• Inspection forms are provided and correlated with various types of installations to prevent costly mistakes
• Expert advice on design procedures, calculations, and examples of branch-circuits, feeder-circuits, and service equipment
Features & Benefits
Provides design techniques for electrical systems, including calculations and examples
For fast reference, checklists have been included on the proper procedures for installing equipment
Inspection forms are provided and correlated with the various types of installations to aid inspectors and help prevent costly mistakes
1-1 Receptacle Outlets
2-1 Lighting and Switching Outlets
3-1 Boxes and Conduit Fill
4-1 Wiring Methods
5-1 Branch Circuits
6-1 Feeders
7-1 Grounding
8-1 Services
9-1 Calculations
10-1 Installation
A-1 Abbreviations
I-1 Topic Index
James G. Stallcup
James G. Stallcup, Founder and CEO of Grayboy, Inc., is a noted authority in the electrical field. Since its inception, Grayboy has rapidly moved to the forefront of the electrical industry, training over 100,000 students in workshops, seminars, and in-house training, and continually receiving international recognition. Mr. Stallcup has a substantial commitment to the continuing education of those people in the electrical industry through quality publications and up-to-date training. His publications are used in apprenticeship and vocational schools around the country and continue to receive accolades from instructors as well as students for their in-depth explanations, effective illustrations, and authoritative code references.
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National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been a worldwide leader in providing fire, building, electrical, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the worldwide burden for fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. Developer of the National Electrical Code®, and 300 other codes and standards through a full, open-consensus process, NFPA also produces educational curricula, including the Risk Watch® community-based injury prevention curriculum and the Learn Not to Burn® fire safety curriculum. NFPA headquarters is in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Additional Titles by this Author
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