Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Understanding the National Electrical Code, 2020 NEC

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This ground-breaking textbook provides you with the rock-solid foundation of NEC knowledge that you need to do your job with accuracy and confidence. What makes this book so effective is the clear writing style, the Author’s Comments, and the amazing detailed full-color illustrations that help you visualize the concepts being discussed. The chapter questions and final quizzes help you test your knowledge as you go.This textbook covers Article 500-820 (excluding Article 690), based on the 2020 NEC. Volume 2 highlights: Chapter 5. Many people struggle to understand the requirements for special occupancies, but if you study the illustrations and explanations in this book, you’ll clearly understand them. Chapter 6. What exactly is “Special Equipment”? Learn the additional measures needed to ensure the safeguarding of people and property. Chapter 7. You’ll understand and be able to distinguish between power systems, interconnected power sources, and low-voltage, limited energy systems. Chapter 8. Learn the requirements for Communications Systems such as telephones, radio and TV antennas, CCTV and CATV systems and when they are exempt from the NEC. This book provides a comprehensive education on the Code – no other textbook takes you step-by-step through those articles like Mike’s authoritative Understanding the National Electrical Code textbooks. The chapter questions and final quiz help you test your knowledge as you go. This book sets the standard in NEC education, and is used extensively throughout the country. Table of Contents 90 - Introduction to the National Electrical Code Practice Questions Chapter 1 - General Rules 100 - Definitions 110 - Requirements for Electrical Installations Part I - General Requirements Part II - 1,000V, Nominal, or Less Practice Questions Chapter 5 - Special Occupancies 500 - Hazardous (Classified) Locations 501 - Class I Hazardous (Classified) Locations Part I - General Part II - Wiring Part III - Equipment 502 - Class II Hazardous (Classified) Locations Part I - General Part II - Wiring Part III - Equipment 503 - Class III Hazardous (Classified) Locations Part I - General Part II - Wiring Part III - Equipment 511 - Commercial Garages, Repair and Storage 514 - Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities 517 - Health Care Facilities Part I - General Part II - Wiring and Protection 518 - Assembly Occupancies 525 - Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs, and Similar Events Part I - General Requirements Part III - Wiring Methods Part IV - Grounding and Bonding 547 - Agricultural Buildings 550 - Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Mobile Home Parks Part I - General Part II - Mobile and Manufactured Homes Part III - Services and Feeders 555 - Marinas, Boatyards, and Docking Facilities Part I - General Part II - Marinas, Boatyards, and Docking Facilities 590 - Temporary Installations Practice Questions Chapter 6 - Special Equipment 600 - Electric Signs and Outline Lighting Part I - General Part II - Field-Installed Skeleton Tubing, Outline Lighting, and Secondary Wiring 604 - Manufactured Wiring Systems 620 - Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks Part I - General Part II - Conductors Part III - Wiring Part IV - Installation of Conductors Part VI - Disconnecting Means and Control 625 - Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Part I - General Part III - Installation 630 - Electric Welders Part I - General Part II - Arc Welders Part III - Resistance Welders 640 - Audio Signal Amplification and Reproduction Equipment Part I - General Part II - Permanent Audio System Installations 645 - Information Technology Equipment (ITE) 680 - Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, Fountains, and Similar Installations Part I - General Requirements for Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Fountains Part II - Permanently Installed Pools Part III - Storable Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Immersion Pools Part IV - Spas and Hot Tubs, and Permanently Installed Immersion Pools Part V - Fountains Part VII - Hydromassage Bathtubs Part VIII - Electrically Powered Pool Lifts 690 - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Part I - General Part II - Circuit Requirements Part III - Disconnect Part IV - Wiring Methods Part V - Grounding and Bonding Part VI - Markings and Labels Part VII - Connections to Other Sources Part VIII - Energy Storage Systems 691 - Large-Scale Photovoltaic (PV) Electric Supply Stations 695 - Fire Pumps Practice Questions Chapter 7 - Special Conditions 700 - Emergency Systems Part I - General Part II - Circuit Wiring Part III - Sources of Power Part IV - Emergency System Circuits for Lighting and Power Part VI - Overcurrent Protection 701 - Legally Required Standby Systems Part I - General Part II - Circuit Wiring Part III - Sources of Power Part IV - Overcurrent Protection 702 - Optional Standby Systems Part I - General Part II - Circuit Wiring 705 - Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources Part I - General Part II - Microgrid Systems 706 - Energy Storage Systems Part I - General Part II - Disconnect Part III - Installation Requirements Part IV - Circuit Requirements Part V - Flow Battery Energy Storage Systems 710 - Stand-Alone Systems 725 - Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits Part I - General Part II - Class 1 Circuit Requirements Part III - Class 2 Circuit Requirements Part IV - Listing Requirements 760 - Fire Alarm Systems Part I - General Part III - Power-Limited Fire Alarm (PLFA) Circuits Part IV - Listing Requirements 770 - Optical Fiber Cables Part I - General Part V - Installation Methods Within Buildings Practice Questions Chapter 8 - Communications Systems 800 - General Requirements for Communications Systems Part I - General Part II - Wires and Cables Outside and Entering Buildings Part III - Bonding Methods Part IV - Installation Methods Within Buildings 805 - General Requirements for Communications Circuits Part I - General Part III - Protection Part IV - Installation Methods Within Buildings 810 - Radio and Television Antenna Equipment Part I - General Part II - Receiving Equipment - Antenna Systems Part III - Amateur and Citizen Band Transmitting and Receiving Stations - Antenna Systems 820 - Community Antenna Television (CATV) and Radio Distribution Systems (Coaxial Cable) Part I - General Part III - Protection Part IV - Grounding Methods Part V - Installation Methods Within Buildings Practice Questions Final Exam A - Straight Order Final Exam B - Random Order Index