National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2012 Handbook 3E

Pages: 832,
Specialty: Electrical Engineering,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 157.48x231.14x35.56mm

An unmatched, expert guide to achieving full compliance with the 2012 NESC Designed to be used with the code itself, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2012 Handbook helps to clarify the sometimes confusing text. Progressing rule by rule, the book instructs you how to install, operate, and maintain electrical supply stations and equipment safely, as well as overhead and underground electric supply and communications lines. This hands-on guide offers complete and thorough guidance through every line of the NESC 2012 with practical examples and concise language regarding complicated and controversial issues.New to this Edition: Completely updated to reflect changes in the 2012 Code New figures and photos Includes current OSHA standards Comprehensive coverage: Definitions; Grounding; Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Electric Supply Stations and Equipment: Fences; Safety Signs; Storage; Working Space; Batteries; Transformers and Regulators; Conductors; Circuit Breakers, Reclosers, Switches, and Fuses; Surge Arresters; Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Supply and Communication Lines: Inspections; Clearances; Joint Use; Grades of Construction; Loadings; Strength Requirements; Line Insulation; Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Underground Electric Supply and Communication Lines: Underground Conduit Systems; Supply Cable; Cable in Underground Structures; Direct-Buried Cable; Risers; Terminations; Rules for Operation of Electric Supply and Communication Lines and Equipment: Employer Rules; Employee Rules; Communication Worker Rules; Supply Worker Rules; OSHA Requirementsshow more