NEC 2005 Handbook: NFPA 70: National Electric Code; International Electrical Code Series Reviews

• BUY THE HARDCOVER!!

  
  By AZJ8T6KNWL0GD on 2005-09-30
  What a waste of time, money and energy!!
  This cd allows you to review the NEC 2005 handbook but you can't print the whole thing to use as a paper hardcover reference, only sections can be printed.
  Why pay twice as much for a product that only has half as much value. The paper book version costs half of what this costs and you can photocopy it for reference if you want.
  Also included on this disc are "read only" versions of the last three versions of the NEC (again somewhat limited if not altogether useless. Imagine dragging your computer or laptop around with you on a major construction job, ready to pull it out whenever you had a question.. consider that laptop disposable). To top it all off the program only allows two activations, so you can only install it on two computers or activate it twice online ( laptop, work or home totals three... good luck).
  This product is definately the result of corporate, copyright infringement paranoia!!
  
  

• Great quality book - oodles better than the paperback version

  
  By A2MTQB6ICUZZLO on 2005-12-09
  I bought this book because I am studying to be an electrician. I like it considerably more than the paperback version it is far easier to find section headings and sub-headings when you are looking for something. The paper is strong and glossy-white (as opposed to gray and flimsy in the paperback) and headings are in bold type and indented.
  
  That may not sound like much, but it is many times easier to read this version than the paperback version I was supplied to by my school.
  
  The book also features notes about many revisions to the Code from the 2002 edition as well as numerous examples, illustrations, and diagrams of different regulations.
  
  The book is very well constructed, albeit, rather large at 1300+ pages. If you need to buy a code book, this one will last a lot longer than the paperback one!
  
  

• Absolutely a Must Have for Anyone Involved with Electricity and Electrical Equipment

  
  By A1AHG76Y8S89BJ on 2006-08-18
  
  The National Electrical Code is an internationally accepted safety code for electrical and power wiring. It specifies the minimum provisions necessary for protecting people and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity and electrical equipment. Anyone involved in any phase of the electrical industry must be aware of how to use and apply the Code on the job.
  
  This authoritative handbook is based on the last revision of the NEC, which was released in 2005. It undergoes a rigorous review and revision process every 3 years by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA
  
  The NEC is a Mandatory reference for anyone who is engaged in electrical work of any kind, and this book is without any doubt a trusted resource for understanding and applying the Code. The book will be helpful for both professional and students.
  
  

• National Electrical Code 2005 Handbook

  
  By A16XS9GVJ4YKJY on 2006-11-14
  This book really helped me. Not being an Electrician but a tradeworker in the midst of a carreer change. It was difficult for me to read and comprehend the 2005 National Electrical Code book without the help of this handbook. The pictures are helpful, and the examples for the calculations really worked for me. This book is quite large and full of great information. I would recomend it for anyone.
  
  

• student use

  
  By AY1ORG2TU910P on 2007-01-03
  This book is far better than the standard red code book. this has more useful information with the pics and tables that is more helpful. and the tabs are great makes finding the sections alot easier.
  
  
• NEC 2005 Handbook of limited value
  By A2LISZU4UOAXY9 on 2007-12-18
  I have had my master electrician license for 21 years but needed to study for a master license in another state. I have been an electrical contractor and state electrical inspector. I studied for about 100 hours using the regular codebook and I used this "handbook" as a reference. I was very disappointed in that almost every single time I had a question or something was unclear there was absolutely no reference to the "complex" issue. It seemed like the obvious was explained in "other words" but the hard stuff was ignored. I realize "hard stuff" is subjective and my review acknowledges that. In this handbook the simplistic issues are reiterated or a picture is shown which is probably great for beginners or apprentices. I'm not sure why there is almost no clarification or examples regarding the more complicated code issues and almost no useful load, feeder or building service calculations. I would recommend not relying on this book if you want to pass a master test.
  
  
• Important Resource
  By A2DLLEOMJKY4CO on 2007-02-19
  Wanting to make internal wiring systems safer is the right thing to do. However, knowing how to meet that goal has never been more difficult. And with internal wiring systems more complex than ever, having a resource that provides correct answers about the NEC rules along with details in a simple explaination, is even more useful. That's exactly what the NEC 2005 Handbook does.
  
  I have used this resource for years and can always count on it to provide answers in a clear and concise manner. The latest Handbook continues to improve with the increased use of illustrations and expanded discussions to help the reader know the NEC rule specifics... while helping in its understanding.
  
  The Handbook is a "must have" reference if you are serious about doing all you can to meet the safety goals of the NEC Rules.
  
  
• this is the top of the line
  By A1OKCIHT3GG30T on 2007-03-19
  this is everything i would ask for in a code book. it has details and is very comprehensive. this code book is great for keeping everything up to code.in reality sometimes compromises need to be make for pratical sake, electical inspectors i've dealt with understand that too. sure follow the book to perfectlly in a test exam but in real life something are not going to be happening.
  
  
• Very Good Reference Book for Electricians
  By AODM4ZSUIO8K8 on 2007-06-09
  This book is fine, it was a little bit expensive though.
  
  
• Electric Code Book
  By A26D30AXCQR45Y on 2007-06-10
  This book is required in order to obtain an electrical contractor's license in the state of Georgia.
  
  

• 2005 NEC Tabs
• National Electrical Code 2005 Softcover Version (National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code)
• Electrician's Exam Preparation Guide: Based On The 2005 NEC (Electrician's Exam Preparation Guide)
• Illustrated Guide to the NEC: Based on the 2005 National Electrical Code
• National Electrical Code 2008 Handbook (National Fire Protection Association//National Electrical Code Handbook)