The 2008 edition of Electrical Wiring Residential covers energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as ground fault circuit interrupters, smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, and 2008 NEC requirements for house wiring. A complete set of residential building plans is also included, offering opportunities for hands-on practice in interpreting and applying Code requirements.

Readers will benefit from wealth of information, including new, updated photographs, diagrams, and illustrations, expanded coverage on safety in the workplace from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and real-world examples that reinforce key calculations and concepts.

• New, updated photographs, diagrams, and illustrations add clarity to explanations of critical concepts
• Expanded coverage on safety in the workplace from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) encourages readers to consider safety on an ongoing basis
• Real-world examples are used throughout to reinforce key calculations and concepts
• Both metric and English measurements are used to appeal to readers of all learning backgrounds
• Code Cross-Index allows users to reference specific content and Code requirements with ease