National Electrical Safety Code 2007 Handbook delivers a rule-by-rule annotation of the NESC® that clarifies the often confusing Code text and allows you to perform your work confidently and safely.
National Electrical Safety Code 2007 Handbook features:
- The best complete NESC® annotation currently available
- A rule-by-rule overview of the entire code
- Over 500 detailed illustrations and photographs
- A wealth of practical examples of code applications
- Concise explanations of controversial rules
Contents
- Introduction to the National Electrical Safety Code
- Definitions of Special Terms
- Grounding Methods for Electric Supply and Communications Facilities
Rules for the Installation and Maintenance of Electric Supply Stations and Equipment
- Purpose and Scope of Rules
- Protective Arrangements in Electric Supply Stations
- Installation and Maintenance of Equipment
- Rotating Equipment
- Storage Batteries
- Transformers and Regulators
- Conductors
- Circuit Breakers, Reclosers, Switches, and Fuses
- Switchgear and Metal-Enclosed Bus
- Surge Arresters
Safety Rules for the Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Supply and Communication Lines
- Purpose, Scope, and Application of Rules
- General Requirements
- Relations Between Various Classes of Lines and Equipment
- Clearances
- Grades of Construction
- Loadings for Grades B and C
- Strength Requirements
- Line Insulation
- Section Number 28 Not Used in This Edition
- Section Number 29 Not Used in This Edition
Safety Rules for the Installation and Maintenance of Underground Electric Supply and Communication Lines
- Purpose, Scope, and Application of Rules
- General Requirements Applying to Underground Lines
- Underground Conduit Systems
- Supply Cable
- Cable in Underground Structures
- Direct-Buried Cable
- Risers
- Supply Cable Terminations
- Equipment
- Installation in Tunnels
Rules for the Operation of Electric Supply and Communications Lines and Equipment
- Purpose and Scope
- Supply and Communication Systems -- Rules for Employers
- General Rules for Employees
- Additional Rules for Communications Employees
- Additional Rules for Supply Employees
Index