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Electrical Raceways and Other Wiring Methods : Based on the 2005 National Electric Code

by: Loyd, Richard E.

Electrical Raceways and Other Wiring Methods : Based on the 2005 National Electric Code

by: Loyd, Richard E.

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9781401851835
ISBN 10:
1401851835
Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 12/01/2004
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Combination design and reference resource contains specific design criteria, wiring methods, and materials for all types of installations as required by the National Electrical Code 2005. Chapter topics discuss conductor considerations, hazardous locations, raceway systems, and more. Previous edition: c2002. Softcover.

Foreword

Preface

xiii

Acknowledgments

xvii

About the Author

xix

Codes and Standards in Wiring and Building Design

(14)

Purpose

(1)

National Fire Protection Association Standards

(6)

American National Standards Institute

(1)

NEMA and IEC Standards

(1)

The Steel Tube Institute of North America

(1)

Federal Government Standards

(1)

Local Codes and Requirements

(1)

Insurance Requirements

(1)

Approved Testing Laboratories

(3)

Occupational Safety and Health Act

(1)

Review Questions

(2)

Basic Design Factors

(14)

Safety

(1)

Capacity

(1)

Flexibility

(1)

Electrical Systems and Building Fires

(1)

Fire Resistance and Spread of Fire and Smoke

(1)

Voltage Selection

(1)

Distribution

(2)

Utilization

(2)

Electromagnetic Fields Theory

(2)

Harmonics Effects on the Electrical System

(4)

Harmonics, the Problem

(1)

Review Questions

(2)

Conductor Considerations

(32)

Ambient Temperature Considerations

(2)

Insulation

(7)

Conductor Ampacity Adjustment Factors

(1)

Allowable Conductor Fill (More Than Three Conductors in a Raceway)

(4)

Voltage Drop

(2)

Conductors Run in Parallel

(2)

Neutral Conductor (Grounded Conductor)

(2)

Equipment Grounding Conductors

(8)

Capable of Carrying the Available Fault Current

(4)

Review Questions

(1)

General Circuit Requirements

(24)

Overcurrent

(1)

Heating

(1)

Magnetic

(1)

Circuit Breakers

(2)

Fuses

(4)

Branch Circuits

(2)

Color Coding

(1)

Feeder-Circuit Conductors

(4)

Service-Entrance Conductors

(5)

Review Questions

(2)

General Raceway Installation Requirements

(32)

Protection Against Physical Damage

(2)

Underground Requirements

(2)

Exposure to Different Temperatures

(1)

Expansion Properties of Raceways

(3)

Securing and Supporting Requirements

(1)

Mechanical and Electrical Continuity

(1)

Induction Heating

(3)

Resistance to Deterioration from Corrosion and Reagents

(4)

Penetration of Fire-Resistant Assemblies

101

(3)

Combustibility of Raceway Materials and Conductor Insulation

104

(1)

Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air-Handling Spaces

105

(1)

Raceway Allowable Conductor Fill

106

(1)

Conduit and Tubing Bending

107

(7)

Review Questions

114

(3)

Raceway Systems

117

(36)

History of Raceway

117

(1)

Advantages of Raceway Systems

118

(2)

Types of Metallic Raceway Systems

120

(13)

Types of Nonmetallic Raceways

133

(8)

Cable Tray Support Systems---NEC Article 392

141

(4)

Other Types of Raceways

145

(5)

Review Questions

150

(3)

Other Wiring Methods

153

(16)

Open Wiring on Insulators---NEC Article 398

153

(1)

Messenger-Supported Wiring---NEC Article 396

153

(1)

Concealed Knob-and-Tube Wiring---NEC Article 394

154

(1)

Integrated Gas-Spacer Cable, Type IGS---NEC Article 326

154

(1)

Medium-Voltage Cable, Type MV---NEC Article 328

154

(1)

Flat Conductor Cable, Type FCC---NEC Article 324

155

(1)

Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable, Type MI---NEC Article 332

156

(1)

Armored Cable, Type AC---NEC Article 320

157

(1)

Metal-Clad Cable, Type MC---NEC Article 330

158

(2)

Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable, Types NM and NMC, and NMS---NEC Article 334

160

(1)

Service-Entrance Cable, Types SE and Use---NEC Article 338

161

(1)

Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable, Type UF---NEC Article 340

162

(1)

Power and Control Tray Cable, Type TC---NEC Article 336

163

(1)

Instrumentation Tray Cable, Type ITC---NEC Article 727

164

(1)

Nonmetallic Extensions---NEC Article 382

164

(1)

Underground Cable in Nonmetallic Conduit with Conductors, Type NUCC---NEC Article 354

165

(1)

Flat Cable Assemblies, Type FC---NEC Article 322

165

(1)

Review Questions

166

(3)

Boxes, Enclosures, Fittings, and Accessories

169

(22)

Enclosure Application and Installation Guidelines

169

(3)

Bushings

172

(1)

Couplings and Connectors

172

(3)

Conduit Bends and Elbows

175

(1)

Conduit Bodies---NEC Article 314

176

(2)

Outlet Device, Pull, and Junction Boxes---NEC Article 314

178

(3)

Fixture and Fan Support

181

(1)

Cables and Conductors in Raceway Required Supports

182

(1)

Cabinets and Cutout Boxes---UL 50, NEC Article 312

183

(2)

Hardware, Supports, Clips, and Straps

185

(1)

Switchboards and Panelboards---NEC Article 408

186

(2)

Review Questions

188

(3)

Hazardous Locations

191

(36)

Code Classifications

193

(2)

Hazardous Locations and the NEC

195

(4)

Class I

199

(4)

Equipment for Class I Locations---Divisions 1 and 2

203

(1)

Wiring Methods---Divisions 1 and 2

204

(3)

Sealing Requirements---Divisions 1 and 2

207

(2)

Class II

209

(1)

Wiring Methods

209

(3)

Sealing Requirements

212

(1)

Class III Locations

212

(1)

Wiring Methods

213

(1)

Sealing Requirements

213

(1)

Zone 20, 21, and 22 Locations for Flammable Dusts, Fibers, and Flyings---NEC Article 506

213

(1)

Commercial Garages, Repair, and Storage---NEC Article 511

214

(2)

Aircraft Hangars---NEC Article 513

216

(1)

Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Bulk Storage Plants---NEC Article 514 and Article 515

216

(4)

Spray Application, Dipping, and Coating Processes---NEC Article 516

220

(3)

Health Care Facilities, Residential and Custodial Facilities, and Limited Care Facilities

223

(1)

Intrinsically Safe Systems---NEC Article 504

224

(1)

Nonincendive Components

225

(1)

Review Questions

225

(2)

ANNEX Codes and Standards

227

(58)

Figure A--1 Allowable Ampacity of Multiple Conductors in Raceway

227

(2)

Figure A--2 Table B: Impedance Factors for Finding Voltage Drop in Copper Conductors

229

(1)

Figure A--3 General Lighting Loads

230

(2)

Figure A--4 Uses for Raceway and Other Wiring Methods

232

(1)

Figure A--5 Load and Circuit Chart for Residential Electrical Systems

233

(1)

Figure A--6 Basic Electrical Formulas

234

(3)

Figure A--7 Electrical Wiring Symbols

237

(4)

Figure A--8 Table F: Approximate Diameters for Conduit, Locknuts, and Bushings

241

(1)

Figure A--9 Table G: Recommended Minimum Spacing of Rigid Steel Conduit and EMT at Junction and Pull Boxes

241

(1)

Figure A--10 ID and OD Type AC Cable

242

(20)

Figure A--11 Kwik Fittings Conduit and Tubing

262

(1)

Figure A--12 Environmental Resistance Ratings---Nonmetallic Wiring Methods

263

(1)

Figure A--12a Chemical Resistance of Fiberglass Pipe Resins

264

(5)

Figure A--13 Chemical Resistance Charts---Coated Conduit (Metal)

269

(2)

Figure A--14 Table 1: Hazardous Substances Flashpoint, Ignition Temperatures---Gases and Vapors

271

(3)

Figure A--14a Table 2: Hazardous Substances Flashpoint, Ignition Temperatures---Dust

274

(2)

Figure A--15 American Wire Gauge Table

276

(1)

Figure A--16 Maximum Length of EMT as Equipment Grounding Circuit Conductor

277

(1)

Figure A--17 Maximum Length of IMC as Equipment Grounding Circuit Conductor

278

(1)

Figure A--18 Maximum Length of GRC as Equipment Grounding Circuit Conductor

279

(1)

Figure A--19 Maximum Length of EGC as Equipment Grounding Circuit Conductor

280

(1)

Figure A--20A Maximum Length EGC (Steel EMT, IMC, GRC, and Copper, Copperclad, or Aluminum Wire) as Return Fault Path to Overcurrent Device

281

(1)

Figure A--20B Maximum Length EGC (Steel EMT, IMC, GRC, and Copper, Copperclad, or Aluminum Wire) as Return Fault Path to Overcurrent Device

282

(1)

Figure A--21a Comparison of the Two Systems for Hazardous Locations

283

(1)

Figure A--21b Alternative Area Classification

284

(1)

Index

285

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