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Completely revised and up to date with the 2017 National Electrical Code�, ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL, Sixteenth Edition, offers the most current coverage available. This reader-friendly text has long been trusted by instructors and popular with students. Known for its vibrant, full-color illustrations and photographs, the text bring even difficult concepts to life and makes complex material easier to understand. In addition to updates based on 2017 NEC�, the Sixteenth Edition features increased emphasis on green technologies, new developments in electrical design and installation, and safety in the workplace, providing ample coverage of topics you'll likely encounter as a working professional in this dynamic field.

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Author:   Phil Simmons (Simmons Electrical Services) ,  Ray Mullin (Wisconsin Schools of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education (retired))
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   16th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.80cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   1.474kg
ISBN:  

9781337101882

ISBN 10:   1337101885
Pages:   640
Publication Date:   01 January 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780357137697
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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Table of Contents

1.Commercial Building Plans and Specifications. 2. Reading Electrical Working Drawings--Entry Level. 3. General Requirements for Conductors. 4. Branch Circuits. 5. Switches and Receptacles. 6. Wiring Methods. 7. Motor and Appliance Circuits. 8. Feeder Installation and Load Calculation. 9. Special Systems. 10. Working Drawings--Upper Level. 11. Special Circuits (Owner's Circuits). 12. Panelboard Selection and Installation. 13. The Electric Service. 14. Lamps and Ballasts for Lighting. 15. Luminaires. 16. Emergency, Legally Required Standby, and Optional Standby Power Systems. 17. Overcurrent Protection: Fuses and Circuit Breakers. 18. Short-Circuit Calculations and Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices. 19. Equipment and Conductor Short-Circuit Protection. 20. Low-Voltage Remote Control. 21. The Cooling System. 22. Commercial Utility-Interactive Photovoltaic Systems. Appendix. Appendix A: Electrical Specifications. Appendix B: Useful Formulas. Appendix C: NEMA Enclosures Types. Appendix D: Outdoor Air Temperatures for Selected U.S. Cities. Appendix E: Metric System of Measurement. Appendix F: Glossary. Appendix G: Electrical Symbols. Appendix H: Bender Guide. Code Index. Subject Index. Plans for a Commercial Building (Attached to the Inside Back Cover). Sheet A1: Plot Plan, East Elevation, West Elevation. Sheet A2: Architectural Floor Plan: Basement. Sheet A3: Architectural Floor Plan: First Floor. Sheet A4: Architectural Floor Plan: Second Floor. Sheet A5: Elevations: North and South. Sheet A6: Sections: Longitudinal, Transverse. Sheet E1: Electrical Working Drawing: Basement. Sheet E2: Electrical Working Drawing: Entry Level. Sheet E3: Second Floor Electrical Plan. Sheet E4: Panelboard & Service Schedules, One-Line Diag.

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Phil Simmons is the founder of Simmons Electrical Services, where he consults on the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) and other codes. He also writes, edits, illustrates and produces technical publications, and he previously provided plan reviews of electrical construction documents and inspections of complex electrical installations. In addition to developing training programs related to electrical codes and safety, Mr. Simmons has presented on these subjects at numerous seminars and conferences for universities, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), the U.S. Department of Defense and private clients. He has authored and illustrated numerous textbooks on electrical topics and consulted on several lawsuits involving electrical injury and property damage. Mr. Simmons serves NFPA on Code Making Panel 5 of the NEC Committee (grounding and bonding), and he previously served on several other Code Making Panels, the NFPA Standards Council, the NEC Technical Correlating Committee, the IAEI and Underwriters Laboratories. He is a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Ray C. Mullin is a former electrical instructor for the Wisconsin Schools of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education. Prior to his retirement, he served as district manager, regional manager, regional vice president and ultimately, director technical liaison for a major electrical manufacturer. He also served on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code Making Panel 4 of the National Electrical Code® (NEC®). A former journeyman and supervisor for residential, commercial and industrial installations, Mr. Mullin has taught electrical apprentice and journeyman courses, conducted numerous technical and code seminars, written many articles for electrical trade publications and consulted for electrical equipment manufacturers on legal issues. He is also a former member of the Executive Board of the Western Section of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and NFPA, Electrical Section. Mr. Mullin attended the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Colorado State University.

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