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Guide to the national electrical code 2011, prentice hall, 2011. When nonconductive structural reinforcing steel is used in a pool, a bonding grid of 8 awg copper conductors is required, but previous editions of the code didnt address how. Nfpas nec handbook provides indepth support for safe, compliant electrical design and installation. The nec handbook is designed explicitly for electrical professionals. Pdf nfpa 70hb14 national electrical code handbook nfpa. The national electrical code is published by the national fire protection association with revisions on a threeyear schedule. National electrical code nec handbook and index tabs, 2017 edition. Invest in this easy way to save time on every electrical job. Nfpa 70, national electrical code nec handbook if a digital product is offered and you select pdf or digital access, you are purchasing a license to access nfpa information electronically. The changes in the 2011 edition of the nec seek to remedy these problems. The nfpa recovers part of its code development costs by selling code books.
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