Electrical Wiring: Residential

ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 17E, updated to comply with the 2011 National Electrical Code?, is a bestselling book that will help you learn the basics of residential wiring in both new and existing homes. This book uses a practical approach and comprehensive coverage to guide you step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional residential electricians. With coverage of energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as today's important concepts such as ground fault circuit interrupters, smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, 2011 NEC? requirements for house wiring, and Solar Photovoltaic Systems, you can feel confident you are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures. A unique feature of ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 17E is the sets of plans in the back of the book that offers you opportunities for hands-on practice in interpreting and applying Code requirements, making this an ideal resource for those who will work in the residential electrical industry. This book also contains updated Illustrations coordinated with the latest NEC? regulations.

Ray C. Mullin is currently a member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Institute of Electrical and Electrical Engineers, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Electrical Section. He is a former electrical instructor for the Wisconsin Schools of Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education and a former member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Mr. Mullin has served on the NFPA Code Making Panel Four of the National Electrical Code. He has completed electrical apprenticeship training programs and has worked as journeyman and supervisor for residential, commercial, and industrial installations. He has also taught electrical apprentice and journeyman courses and conducted numerous technical and Code seminars. Ray C. Mullin has written many articles that have appeared in electrical trade publications and has done consulting for electrical equipment manufacturers on legal issues. He has also served on the Executive Board of the Western Section of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and serves on the Electrical Commission in his home town. Mr. Mullin attended the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Colorado State University.
Phil Simmons presently serves NFPA on Code Making Panel-five of the National Electrical Code Committee (grounding and bonding). He previously served on the NEC CMP-1 (Articles 90, 100 and 110), as Chair of CMP-19 (articles on agricultural buildings and mobile and manufactured buildings) and member of CMP-17 (health care facilities). Mr. Simmons served six years on the NFPA Standards Council, as NFPA Electrical Section President and on the NEC. Technical Correlating Committee. Phil previously served on the Underwriters Laboratories board of directors and on the UL Electrical Council. He is self-employed at Simmons Electrical Services and is licensed as a master electrician. Services include consulting on the National Electrical Code and other codes; writing, editing, illustrating, and producing technical publications; and inspection of complex electrical installations. Mr. Simmons develops training programs related to electrical codes and safety and has been a presenter at numerous seminars and conferences.