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    waynener Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 19, 2009, 05:29 PM
    Which NEC book?
    I am thinking about buying the National Electrical Code book, however I see that there are several versions available, so which version would do me the most good?

    I am just look for up-today information for residential housing.

    BTY I live in California and the California Electrical Code book is dated 2007.

    Thank for your suggestions,

    Wayne
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    Apr 19, 2009, 05:39 PM
    You need whatever code your area is under. Some places this is the 2008 NEC, some the 2005 NEC. Some places use a state written residential code.
    I would call you building dept to see what is used.

    There are resi only guide books written by NFPA and other code making authorities. If all you need is residential I would go that route.
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    Apr 19, 2009, 08:00 PM
    You can view the book online, the NFPA website offers instruction as to how to do that.
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    Apr 19, 2009, 08:10 PM

    See the sticky in Electrical and Lighting.

    I wrote up how to do it free. It's not obvious.
    You now have to register.
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    Apr 21, 2009, 07:19 AM

    Thank you for the info
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    Apr 21, 2009, 07:48 AM
    If you have a working knowledge of the electrical codes then the version of code that your local government uses is fine.

    However, if you do not have a sound education with electrical work, I would suggest that you get the NEC Handbook for the year that your local government is using. This will give the how to and code in one document.

    A word of warning, if you are a DIY type person don't think that for a minute that you will be an electrician just by reading books. There is a very long educational curve for a reason.
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