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Electrical Wiring Commercial, 16th Edition

Phil Simmons, Ray C. Mullin

  • Copyright 2018
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Offering the most current coverage available, ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL, Sixteenth Edition, is completely revised and up to date with the 2017 National Electrical Code®. Extremely reader-friendly, this trusted text has long been popular with instructors and students alike. Vibrant, full-color illustrations and photographs help bring key concepts to life and make even difficult material easier to understand. The new edition provides stronger emphasis on green technologies and new developments within electrical design and installation, as well as expansive coverage of safety in the workplace.

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Phil Simmons

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

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.

What's New

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  • Updated to reflect the 2017 National Electrical Code®.
  • The text covers major changes to chapter 1 of the 2017 NEC®, including revised definitions of "Readily Accessible" and "Structure," and a requirement to use a calibrated torque measuring device for tightening wire terminals.
  • Chapter 2 updates for the 2017 NEC® include directions for distance from a sink for GFCI protection, requirement of GFCI protection in non-dwelling crawl spaces, new receptacle requirements for meeting rooms, sealing requirements for raceways that enter a building, clarification of connection to grounding electrodes, and significant revision of rules for equipment grounding conductors in parallel.
  • The text reflects updates to chapter 3 of the 2017 NEC® such as revisions related to derating for raceways on rooftops and sizing of weep holes,
  • Chapter 4 no longer features rules on dimmer-controlled receptacles, includes requirements for equipment grounding conductors in some raceways installed on rooftops for HVAC equipment, and revises requirements for receptacles on portable receptacles.
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  • With up-to-date illustrations, real-world examples, and cutting-edge coverage, ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL, Sixteenth Edition, has been a highly popular, widely trusted resource for generations of students and professionals.
  • Full-color drawings, diagrams, illustrations, and product photographs bring chapter concepts to life, add clarity to explanations, and improve understanding.
  • Green technologies in electrical design and installation are spotlighted throughout the text, drawing attention to these increasingly important aspects of modern electrical wiring.
  • A wealth of practical, real-world examples reinforce key calculations and concepts throughout the text, making it easier for readers to see the practical applications of chapter material.
  • Both metric and English measurements are used to appeal to readers of all backgrounds and make text content more universal.
  • A convenient Crisscross Code Index allows readers to quickly and easily reference specific content and code requirements.

Table of Contents

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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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Cengage provides a range of supplements that are updated in coordination with the main title selection. For more information about these supplements, contact your Learning Consultant.

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Electrical Wiring Industrial

ISBN: 9781337101929
Written for industrial wiring courses at two-year community and technical colleges, ELECTRICAL WIRING INDUSTRIAL, 16th Edition, walks learners step by step through an industrial building -- equipping them with all the basics for installing wiring systems. A set of blueprints included with the text enables students to apply chapter concepts to an actual industrial building as they progress through the book and continue to build upon their news skills. The new edition also includes expanded coverage of motor installation, service entrances, transformers, motor control symbols, and how to select conductors for equipment. ELECTRICAL WIRING INDUSTRIAL, 16th Edition completes Cengage's NEC-based Electrical Wiring series, which includes ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL and ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL. All books in this series have been thoroughly updated to reflect the 2017 National Electric Code, the standard for layout and construction of electrical systems.

Electrical Wiring Residential

ISBN: 9781337101837
Featuring the latest industry standards and procedures, longtime market leader ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, Nineteenth Edition, provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage of the 2017 National Electrical Code® (NEC®), as well as a thorough grounding in Electrical Knowledge and Applications. Drawing on decades of industry and classroom experience, the authors guide students step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities required of today's professional electricians in both new construction and existing homes. Extremely reader friendly, the text offers detailed explanations without being overly technical, and content clearly relates the NEC to real-world installation processes. Vivid Illustrations coordinate with the latest NEC regulations to provide further clarity, and foldout plans at the back of the text give students hands-on practice applying code requirements.

Electrical Grounding and Bonding

ISBN: 9781337102001
This user-friendly, practical guide provides a thorough and effective introduction to the essentials of electrical grounding and bonding. Completely updated to reflect the 2017 National Electrical Code®, ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND BONDING, Fifth Edition, features complete, current coverage of grounding and bonding requirements in both Article 250 and Chapter 5 of the NEC®. The text's detailed explanations, real-world examples, and vibrant, full-color illustrations help readers master and apply key electrical concepts, such as calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting NEC tables, using grounded conductor connections in DC and AC systems, managing installations and sizing, and applying "green" practices for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Ideal for students in degree programs, professional training, and apprenticeships such as those administered by the Independent Electrical Contractors and the electrical training ALLIANCE (formerly NJATC courses), this proven text is a must-have resource for career success.