Cover
Table of Contents
Preface
About This Book
About the Author
Introduction
Section 1: Preparing and Planning a Residential Wiring Job
Chapter 1: Residential Workplace Safety
Objectives
Key Terms
Understanding Electrical Hazards
National Electrical Code
NEC Examples
NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Personal Protective Equipment
Fall Protection
Ground Rules for General and Electrical Safety
Summary
Review Questions
Procedure 1-1: Suggested Procedure to Find Information in the NEC
Procedure 1-2: Suggested Lockout/Tagout Procedure
Procedure 1-3: Procedure to Follow When a Coworker Is Being Shocked
Chapter 2: Hardware and Materials Used in Residential Wiring
Objectives
Key Terms
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories
Electrical Boxes
Special Boxes for Heavy Loads
Conductors and Cable Types
Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS
Underground Feeder Cable: Type UF
Armored Cable (Type AC) and Metal-Clad Cable (Type MC)
Service Entrance Cable: Type SE and Use
Cable Fittings and Supports
Raceways
Devices
Overcurrent Protection Devices
Panelboards, Loadcenters, and Safety Switches
Fasteners
Summary
Review Questions
Procedure 2-1: Ganging Metal Device Boxes
Procedure 2-2: Preparing Aluminum Conductors for Termination Using an Antioxidant
Procedure 2-3: Connecting Wires Together with a Wirenut
Procedure 2-4: Installing Toggle Bolts in a Hollow Hall or Ceiling
Procedure 2-5: Installing a Lead (Caulking) Anchor in a Masonry Wall
Procedure 2-6: Installing Plastic Anchors
Procedure 2-7: Installing Tapcons in a Masonry Wall
Chapter 3: Tools Used in Residential Wiring
Objectives
Key Terms
Common Hand Tools
Specialty Tools
Power Tools
Summary
Review Questions
Consider & Compare
Procedure 3-1: Using Lineman Pliers to Cut Cable
Procedure 3-2: Using a Wire Stripper
Procedure 3-3: Using a Knife to Strip the Sheathing from a Type NM Cable
Procedure 3-4: Using a Knife to Strip Insulation from Large Conductors
Procedure 3-5: Using an Adjustable Wrench
Procedure 3-6: Using a Manual Knockout Punch to Cut a Hole in a Metal Box
Procedure 3-7: Setting Up and Using a Hacksaw
Procedure 3-8: Using a Torque Screwdriver
Procedure 3-9: Using a Rotary Armored Cable Cutter
Procedure 3-10: Using a Cordless Pistol Grip Power Drill
Procedure 3-11: Drilling a Hole in a Wooden Framing Member with an Auger Bit and a Corded Right-Angle Drill
Procedure 3-12: Cutting a Hole in a Wooden Framing Member with a Hole-Saw and a Corded Right-Angle Drill
Procedure 3-13: Drilling a Hole in Masonry with a Corded Hammer Drill
Procedure 3-14: Using a Corded Circular Saw
Procedure 3-15: Using a Corded Reciprocating Saw
Chapter 4: Test and Measurement Instruments Used in Residential Wiring
Objectives
Key Terms
Continuity Testers
Voltage Testers and Voltmeters
Ammeters
Ohmmeters and Ground Resistance Meters
Multimeters
Watt-Hour Meters
Safety and Meters
Meter Care and Maintenance
Summary
Review Questions
Green Checklist
Consider and Compare
Procedure 4-1: Using a Continuity Tester
Procedure 4-2: Using a Voltage Tester
Procedure 4-3: Using a Noncontact Voltage Tester
Procedure 4-4: Using a Voltmeter
Procedure 4-5: Using a Clamp-On Ammeter
Procedure 4-6: Using a Digital Multimeter
Chapter 5: Understanding Residential Building Plans
Objectives
Key Terms
Overview of Residential Building Plans
Common Symbols
Electrical Symbols
Residential Framing Basics
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 6: Determining Branch Circuit, Feeder Circuit, and Service Entrance Requirements
Objectives
Key Terms
Determining the Number and Types of Branch Circuits
Determining the Ampacity of a Conductor
Branch-Circuit Ratings and Sizing the Overcurrent Protection Device
Sizing Feeder and Service Entrance Conductors
Sizing the Loadcenter
Sizing Feeders and Subpanels
Summary
Review Questions
Section 2: Residential Service Entrances and Equipment
Chapter 7: Introduction to Residential Service Entrances
Objectives
Key Terms
Service Entrance Types
Service Entrance Terms and Definitions
Residential Service Requirements (Article 230)
Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Residential Services (Article 250)
Working with the Local Utility Company
Summary
Review Questions
Know Your Codes
Chapter 8: Service Entrance Equipment and Installation
Objectives
Key Terms
Overhead Service Equipment and Materials
Overhead Service Installation
Underground Service Equipment, Materials, and Installation
Bonding for Communication Systems
Voltage Drop
Service Equipment Installation
Subpanel Installation
Summary
Review Questions
Know Your Codes
Section 3: Residential Electrical System Rough-In
Chapter 9: General NEC Requirements for Rough-In Wiring
Objectives
Key Terms
General Wiring Requirements
General NEC Requirements for Conductors
General NEC Requirements for Electrical Box Installation
Communications Outlet
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 10: Electrical Box Installation
Objectives
Key Terms
Selecting the Appropriate Eletrical Box Type
Sizing Electrical Boxes
Electrical Box Mounting Heights
Installing Nonmetallic Device Boxes
Installing Metal Device Boxes
Installing Lighting Outlet and Junction Boxes
Installing Boxes in Existing Walls and Ceilings
Summary
Review Questions
Green Checklist
Know Your Codes
Procedure 10-1: Installing Device Boxes in New Construction
Procedure 10-2: Installing a Handy Box on a Wood or Masonry Surface
Procedure 10-3: Installing Outlet Boxes with a Side-Mounting Bracket
Procedure 10-4: Installing Outlet Boxes with an Adjustable Bar Hanger
Procedure 10-5: Installing Old-Work Metal Electrical Boxes in a Sheetrock Wall or Ceiling
Procedure 10-6: Installing Old-Work Nonmetallic Electrical Boxes in a Sheetrock Wall or Ceiling
Chapter 11: Cable Installation
Objectives
Key Terms
Selecting the Appropriate Cable Type
Requirements for Cable Installation
Preparing the Cable for Installation
Installing the Cable Runs
Starting the Cable Run for a Branch Circuit
Securing and Supporting the Cable Run
Installing Cable in Existing Walls and Ceilings
Summary
Review Questions
Green Checklist
Know Your Codes
Procedure 11-1: Starting a Cable Run from a Loadcenter
Chapter 12: Raceway Installation
Objectives
Key Terms
Selecting the Appropriate Raceway Type and Size
Introduction to Cutting, Threading, and Bending Conduit
Installation of Raceway in a Residential Wiring System
Raceway Conductor Installation
Summary
Review Questions
Know Your Codes
Procedure 12-1: Cutting Conduit with a Hacksaw
Procedure 12-2: Manually Cutting, Reaming, and Threading RMC or IMC Conduit
Procedure 12-3: Bending a 90-Degree Stub-Up with a Hand Bender
Procedure 12-4: Bending a Back-to-Back Bend with a Hand Bender
Procedure 12-5: Bending an Offset Bend with a Hand Bender
Procedure 12-6: Bending a Three-Point Saddle with a Hand Bender
Procedure 12-7: Bending Box Offsets with a Hand Bender
Chapter 13: Switching Circuit Installation
Objectives
Key Terms
Selecting the Appropriate Switch Type
Installing Single-Pole Switches
Installing Three-Way Switches
Installing Four-Way Switches
Installing Switched Duplex Receptacles
Installing Double-Pole Switches
Installing Dimmer Switches
Installing Ceiling Fan Switches
Summary
Review Questions
Green Checklist
Chapter 14: Branch-Circuit Installation
Objectives
Key Terms
Installing General Lighting Branch Circuits
Installing Small-Appliance Branch Circuits
Installing the Laundry Area Branch Circuits
Installing the Electric Clothes Dryer Branch Circuit
Installing the Bathroom Branch Circuit
Installing Electric Range Branch Circuits
Installing the Branch Circuit for Counter-Mounted Cooktops and Wall-Mounted Ovens
Installing the Garbage Disposal Branch Circuit
Installing the Dishwasher Branch Circuit
Installing a Water Pump Branch Circuit
Installing an Electric Water Heater Branch Circuit
Installing Branch Circuits for Electric Heating
Installing Branch Circuits for Air-Conditioning
Installing the Branch Circuit for Gas and Oil Central Heating Systems
Installing the Smoke Detector Branch Circuit
Installing the Carbon Monoxide Detector Branch Circuit
Installing the Low-Voltage Chime Circuit
Summary
Review Questions
Know Your Codes
Chapter 15: Special Residential Wiring Situations
Objectives
Key Terms
Installing Garage Feeders and Branch Circuits
Installing Branch-Circuit Wiring for a Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub, or a Hydromassage Tub
Installing Outdoor Branch-Circuit Wiring
Installing the Wiring for a Standby Power System
Summary
Review Questions
Green Checklist
Know Your Codes
Procedure 15-1: Stripping the Outside Sheathing of Type UF Cable
Chapter 16: Video, Voice, and Data Wiring Installation
Objectives
Key Terms
Introduction to ANSI/TIA/EIA 570-C Standards
Installing Residential Video, Voice, and Data Circuits
Testing a Residential Structured Cabling System
Summary
Review Questions
Procedure 16-1: Installing a Crimp-On Style F-Type Connector on an RG-6 Coaxial Cable
Procedure 16-2: Installing a Compression Style F-Type Connector on an RG-6 Coaxial Cable
Procedure 16-3: Installing an RJ-45 Jack on a Four-Pair UTP Category 5E Cable
Procedure 16-4: Installing an RJ-45 Jack on a Four-Pair UTP Category 6 Cable
Procedure 16-5: Assembling a Patch Cord with RJ-45 Plugs and Category 5E UTP Cable
Section 4: Residential Electrical System Trim-Out
Chapter 17: Lighting Fixture Installation
Objectives
Key Terms
Lighting Basics
Overview of Lamp Types Found in Residential Lighting
Ballasts
Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLS)
High-Intensity Discharge Lamps
Selecting the Appropriate Lighting Fixture
Installing Common Residential Lighting Fixtures
Summary
Review Questions
Green Checklist
Procedure 17-1: Installing a Light Fixture Directly to an Outlet Box
Procedure 17-2: Installing a Cable-Connected Fluorescent Lightning Fixture Directly to the Ceiling
Procedure 17-3: Installing a Lighting Fixture to an Outlet Box with a Strap
Procedure 17-4: Installing a Lighting Fixture to a Lighting Outlet Box Using a Stud and Strap
Procedure 17-5: Installing a Fluorescent Fixture (Troffer) in a Dropped Ceiling
Procedure 17-6: Installing a Ceiling-Suspended Paddle Fan with an Extension Rod and a Light Kit
Chapter 18: Device Installation
Objectives
Key Terms
Selecting the Appropriate Receptacle Type
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter Devices
Transient Voltage Surge Supressors
Installing Receptacles
Selecting the Appropriate Switch
Installing Switches
Summary
Review Questions
Procedure 18-1: Using Terminal Loops to Connect Circuit Conductors to Terminal Screws on a Receptacle or Switch
Procedure 18-2: Installing a Duplex Receptacle in a Nonmetallic Electrical Device Box with One Cable
Procedure 18-3: Installing a Duplex Receptacle in a Metal Electrical Device Box with One Cable
Procedure 18-4: Installing a Duplex Receptacle in a Nonmetallic Electrical Device Box with Two Cables
Procedure 18-5: Installing Feed-through GFCI or AFCI Duplex Receptacles in Nonmetallic Electrical Device Boxes
Procedure 18-6: Installing Single-Pole Switches in a Single-Gang Nonmetallic Box
Procedure 18-7: Installing Single-Pole Switches in a Multi-Ganged Nonmetallic Box
Chapter 19: Service Panel Trim-Out
Objectives
Key Terms
Understanding Residential Overcurrent Protection Devices
GFCI and AFCI Circuit Breakers
Installing Circuit Breakers in a Panel
Summary
Review Questions
Procedure 19-1: Installing a Single-Pole Circuit Breaker
Procedure 19-2: Installing a Single-Pole GFCI Circuit Breaker
Procedure 19-3: Installing a Single-Pole AFCI Circuit Breaker
Procedure 19-4: Installing a Two-Pole Circuit Breaker for a 240-Volt Branch Circuit
Procedure 19-5: Installing a Two-Pole Circuit Breaker for a 120/240-Volt Branch Circuit
Section 5: Maintaining and Troubleshooting a Residential Electrical Wiring System
Chapter 20: Checking Out and Troubleshoting Electrical Wiring Systems
Objectives
Key Terms
Determining If All Applicable NEC Installation Requirements Are Met
Determining If the Electrical System Is Working Properly
Troubleshooting Common Residential Electrical Circuit Problems
Service Calls
Summary
Review Questions
Procedure 20-1: Testing 120-Volt Receptacles with a Voltage Tester to Determine Proper Voltage, Polarity, and Grounding
Procedure 20-2: Testing 120/240-Volt Range and Dryer Receptacles with a Voltage Tester to Determine Proper Voltage, Polarity, and Grounding
Procedure 20-3: Testing a Standard Three-Way Switching Arrangement
Procedure 20-4: Using a Continuity Tester to Troubleshoot a Receptacle Circuit That Has a Ground Fault
Procedure 20-5: Using a Circuit Tracer to Find a Circuit Breaker That Protects a Specific Circuit
Section 6: Green House Wiring Techniques
Chapter 21: Green Wiring Practices
Objectives
Key Terms
Energy Efficiency
Selecting and Installing Energy-Efficient Electrical Equipment
Selecting and Installing Electric Controls
Maintaining the Integrity of the Air Barrier and Insulation
On-Site Electric Power Generation
Durability and Water Management
Green Product Selection
Reduce Material Use and Recycle Waste
Home Owner Education and Reference Manual
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 22: Photovoltaic (PV) System Installation
Objectives
Key Terms
Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
Photovoltaic System Advantages and Disadvantages
Photovoltaic System Components
Types of Photovoltaic Systems
Photovoltaic Grid-Tie Systems and Net Metering
Understanding Photovoltaic System Electricity Basics
Solar Fundamentals
Evaluating a Site for a PV Installation
PV System Components
PV System Wiring and the NEC
Surge Suppression
Plaque Requirements
PV System Installation Guidelines
Safety and Photovoltaic System Installation
Summary
Review Questions
Glossary
Glosario
Subject Index
NEC Index