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National Electrical Code 2008 Handbook (National Electrical Code Handbook)

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This book is a must have.... That's why I can hardly wait to get one! Seriously, if you are an electrician and need to argue your case to an inspector this book (if it's like all it's predecessors) is the authority to help the inspector see your reasoning. After all, this book was written by the NFPA (The same agency that produces the NEC)! If you are an apprentice then you should buy this book instead of the 2008 NEC Code Book. This book has detailed explanations, pictures, and examples to help you understand most if not all the legalese found in the code. It also has the complete 2008 NEC text. If you want to be an expert on electrical code then this is the text for you!

The NEC Handbook is a large book that won't fit into your toolbox but it is a good reference and project planning resource. I found the explanations to be clear and, in my case as an occasional electrician, apropos for my objectives. The graphics and use of color in diagrams adds to the quality experience when using the book. Eric R. Lewis, Ph. D.

This is not a book for the average do-it-yourself. It is, however, the Bible for professional and apprentice electricians, engineers, professional inspectors, and construction professionals who design, build, maintain, and approve residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural electrical systems.

If you are just looking to remodel your bathroom you don't need to buy this book---though you may want to refer to it. If you are making a living in the construction trades, then this book is an essential part of your toolbox.

I bought this book for my class. This book contains the latest standards in the electrical industry. The pictures in the book also give you a head start on working with circuits.

As a general contractor, I need to keep up on all the codes, electrical included. This book, while more expensive than the regular NEC 2008 code book provides narrative to explain the intent of a particular code item and also provides many color pictures to better clarify the code item. I find it very useful since if you have ever read a code book, they are not the most clearly written books out there. I've used the handbook version of the NEC on more than one occasion to correct an electrician as well as electrical inspectors. I believe it's a must have if you are in the building trade to have in your library. Not so much if you are a homeowner trying to do your own electrical work. There are "How To" books out there to assist you with you electrical projects.

I used the book for my PE test and now I can use one at the office and not have to track it down. Book was brand new, and nearly 60$ less then what you would have to pay from the official NEC site.

I have purchased the NEC handbook ever since the format changed in 1999. This book is just as informative and useful as every other year.
The pictures along with the text explanations leave little to ponder. This is a nice tool to have when the AHJ or Engineer wants to give you his/her opinion on what the NFPA 'meant'.
I have been able to convince more than once Inspector that my installation was EXACTLY what the NFPA 'meant' after showing them the pictures and explanations in the handbook.
The only drawback is that other electricians in our local call me to ask my code advice because they know I have the handbook. I tell them, "buy your own darned book"! :)

The product is at the right price. Well written and easily understandable examples. Recommend this to every one involved in the trade or any DIY'ers to ensure SAFETY and QUALITY work.

This was exactly as promised and it is so full of information that I desperatly needed

The 2008 NEC Handbook that I purchased from Amazon was poorly constructed. The hardback cover didn't completely cover the pages.
Apparently this is a common problem, after returning the book that I had ordered from Amazon I visited a few local bookstores and found the same problem with the 2008 NEC Handbooks that they were selling.