McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Safety Code Handbook [Hardcover]

David J. Marne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 20, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0071362126 | ISBN-13: 978-0071362122 | Edition: 1

* The only book to provide a complete and comprehensive interpretation of the complicated NESC (National Electrical Safety Code)published by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)
* Numerous illustrations simplify interpreting the Code
* Especially designed to facilitate looking up relevant NESC sections and tables

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

McGraw-Hill’s National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®) Handbook

FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF McGRAW-HILL's LINEMAN'S AND CABLEMAN'S HANDBOOK

“ . . . will fill a void that exists in the industry.”--Jim Mack, Editor of The Lineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook

“This handbook reduces the time needed to solve problems associated with our day-to-day work.”--Ron Roodell, Engineering Manager, Lincoln Electric Cooperative, Inc.

The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®) is the industry-accepted safety standard for overhead and underground electric utility and communications utility installations – and here is the most comprehensive interpretation book available on the subject.

Written with the clarity and thoroughness that only a hands-on expert and industry insider could provide, this master reference is invaluable to electrical utility and communications professionals of all levels who are involved with transmission, distribution, substation, telephone, cable TV, and fiber optic systems. Author David J. Marne, P.E., a consulting electrical engineer and a 20 year member of the IEEE--the publishers of the NESC(R)--has the experience to know exactly what questions you would ask:

* A rule-by-rule overview of entire code, offering clarification, analysis, and numerous practical examples
* Over 400 task-simplifying and time-slashing drawings, photographs, and examples to make every procedure crystal clear
* Detailed useful coverage of difficult and controversial rules – written in plain, jargon-free language
* A “no-nonsense” approach -- every page of every section filled with 100% applicable Code interpretation and advice

If you’re looking for solid, authoritative, thorough coverage of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®), your search ends here!

About the Author

DAVID J. MARNE, P.E., B.S.E.E., is a consulting electrical engineer. He is a branch manager and senior engineer at SSR Engineers where he specializes in electrical utility engineering and NESC(R) applications. He is a 20 year member of the IEEE, and has presented seminars on the NESC(R) to a variety of industry professionals, including the Northwest Public Power Association, various utilities, and Utah Valley State College.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 704 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (February 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071362126
• ISBN-13: 978-0071362122
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,279,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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