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Stay competitive and informed with expert NEC® support in the exclusive 2008 National Electrical Code® Handbook from NFPA®

The most valuable reference for NEC users provides the technical support required to comply efficiently, avoid violations, and keep electrical installations on track with the 2008 National Electrical Code®

The NEC Handbook is a unique source of the Code text plus expert advice!

• Only NFPA’s Handbook includes the full 2008 NEC text-no other electrical reference has it!
• Expert commentary explains NEC rationale and offers practical, hands-on advice on how to comply-including first-time coverage of new articles, explanations of new and revised rules, and clear examples of application.
• First-time commentary addresses new articles on topics such as Critical Operations Power Systems. Get expert advice on how to properly apply new NEC requirements for “hardened” wiring systems for facilities where continuity of operation is essential to public safety.
• More than 500 full-color graphics, diagrams, photos, tables, and charts illustrate concepts.
• Commentary is color-coded so it’s easy to distinguish from mandatory NEC provisions.
• Summaries of key changes in each article highlight revisions in the 2008 NEC.
• New identifiers at the top of each page in the index help users locate topics and identify solutions.

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Inside the easy-to-use 2008 NEC Handbook on CD:

• Commentary from electrical experts explains NEC rationale and offers practical, hands-on advice on how to comply, plus offers clear examples of application.
• First-time commentary addresses new articles on topics such as Critical Operations Power Systems. Gain advice on how to properly apply new NEC requirements for “hardened” wiring systems for facilities where continuity of operation is essential to public safety.
• Fully searchable 2008, 2005 and 2002 NEC texts. No other reference has it all!
• More than 500 full-color graphics, diagrams, photos, tables, and charts illustrate concepts.
• Summaries of key changes in each article highlight revisions in the 2008 NEC.

Search, print, or cut and paste text at the touch of a key!

Imagine the time you’ll save with the 2008 National Electrical Code Handbook on CD. It’s ideal for engineers, electrical designers, contractors and everyone who needs NEC answers.

Product Details

Published:

2008

Number of Pages:

1500

Part of:

NFPA (Fire) 70SB08, NFPA (Fire) 70LLS08, NFPA (Fire) 70LHCD08, NFPA (Fire) 70SHCD08, NFPA (Fire) 70CDCD08