2017 Stallcup's® Illustrated Guide to Residential Wiring

 DESIGN

Design techniques for electrical systems havebeen provided, along with the calculations and examples for branch circuits,feeders, and service equipment and forms for sizing all pertinent electricalelements.

 INSTALLATION

The installation of receptacle outlets, lightingand switching outlets, and service equipment has been provided, along withhandy checklists for fast reference of all electrical wiring methods andinstallation procedures.

 INSPECTION

Inspection forms have been provided to use whenmaking inspections. These forms are correlated with the various types ofinstallations to aid inspectors and help prevent costly mistakes.

Many designers, installers, and inspectors havetrouble understanding, interpreting, and applying the electrical requirementslisted in the NEC. These requirements have been assembled and correlated herein such a manner that they are easily understood. To help expedite the timeinvolved in finding the rules and applying the requirements pertaining todwelling units, sections of the NEC have been listed for fast reference.

The authors hope that the material in this bookwill be a useful aid for those persons who are responsible for complying withrules and regulations concerning the design, installation, and inspection ofelectrical systems in dwelling units.