Description
Book SynopsisCompletely up to date with the 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: HOUSE WIRING, 4e delivers the latest and best practices in residential electrical wiring. This vividly illustrated, full-color text is based on the HBI National Skill Standards that cover the skill sets necessary to achieve a first job in construction or as an electrician. The text provides thorough coverage of "green" topics, sustainable building practices, alternative energy systems, and much more. "From Experience" sections address common residential wiring practices and scenarios, while "Caution" boxes emphasize the ongoing importance of safety. In addition to a hands-on student workbook/lab manual, the text also points the reader to an all-new 3D immersive simulation performance game' to help learners prepare for real-world practice.
Table of Contents1. Residential Workplace Safety. 2. Hardware and Materials Used in Residential Wiring. 3. Tools Used in Residential Wiring. 4. Test and Measurement Instruments Used in Residential Wiring. 5. Understanding Residential Building Plans. 6. Determining Branch Circuit, Feeder Circuit, and Service Entrance Requirements. 7. Introduction to Residential Service Entrances. 8. Service Entrance Equipment and Installation. 9. General Requirements for Rough-In Wiring. 10. Electrical Box Installation 11. Cable Installation. 12. Raceway Installation. 13. Switching Circuit Installation. 14. Branch-Circuit Installation. 15. Special Residential Wiring Situations. 16. Video, Voice and Data Wiring Installation. 17. Lighting Fixture Installation. 18. Device Installation. 19. Service Panel Trim-Out. 20. Checking Out and Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring Systems. 21. Green Wiring Practices. 22. Alternative Energy System Installation.
