National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2012 Handbook

National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2012 Handbook

<H4>Achieve full 2012 NESC compliance with this hands-on guide</H4> <P>Designed to be used alongside the Code itself, <I>McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2012 Handbook</I> provides a rule-by-rule annotation of the NESC that clarifies potentially confusing Code text and allows you to perform your work safely and confidently. This step-by-step guide explains how to apply and meet the NESC rules for electrical supply stations and equipment, as well as overhead and underground electric supply and communications lines. Hundreds of illustrations and photos, practical examples, and concise language regarding complicated and controversial issues are included in this expert resource.</P> <P><B>COVERAGE INCLUDES:</B> <P><B>GENERAL SECTIONS</B><BR>Application * definitions * grounding methods <P><B>RULES FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC SUPPLY STATIONS AND EQUIPMENT</B><BR>Protective arrangements * working space * rotating equipment * batteries * transformers * regulators * conductors * circuit breakers * switchgear * surge arresters <P><B>SAFETY RULES FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OVERHEAD ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND COMMUNICATION LINES</B><BR>Classes of lines and equipment * clearances * grades of construction * loadings * strength requirements * line insulation <P><B>SAFETY RULES FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND COMMUNICATION LINES</B><BR>Underground circuit systems * supply cable * cable in underground structures * direct-buried cable * cable in duct * risers * terminations * equipment * installation in tunnels <P><B>WORK RULES FOR THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND COMMUNICATIONS LINES AND EQUIPMENT</B><BR>Employer and employee rules * OSHA requirements</P><BR><BR>