March 11, 2002—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has introduced a number of new and revised products to enhance use of the 2002 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), reportedly the world’s most widely used electrical safety code. Issued January 1, 2002, the updated NEC contains more than 300 significant changes, including articles addressing administrative positions, transient voltage surge suppression, sensitive electronic equipment, fuel cells, and receptacles, cord connectors and attachment plugs.
The following supplemental products are designed to help new and seasoned users of the NEC to understand and to interpret the 2002 edition:
- National Electrical Code Handbook, 2002 Edition: Outlines best strategies and practices for electrical safety with clarification from NFPA electrical engineers. This edition includes the complete text of the Code and all new color illustrations. A table of contents precedes every chapter and the “Quick Glance Guide” and index help locate relevant text.
- NEC 2002 Pocket Guide to Electrical Installations, Volume 1: Residential andVolume 2: Commercial/Industrial: Provides relevant Code requirements, in the order required for the installation process, for general residential, commercial, and industrial work. This compact and convenient guide measures 3 x 5 inches.
- Analysis of Changes to the 2002 NEC: Prepared jointly with the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, this book explains the 400 most important changes to the Code. An electronic version on CD-ROM includes the Report on Proposals and the Report on Comments documents, with links from changes to relevant sections of each.
- 2002 NEC Guide to the Major Changes video: Identifies and explains the Code’s most challenging revisions using graphic demonstrations and live visuals.
- NEC Expert 2002 Video Series: Demonstrates and explains NEC requirements, using a five-part video training course including new footage on major code revisions and additions.
- Electrical Inspection Manual with Checklists (available in June): Details items electrical inspectors are required to examine for the full range of electrical installations. New checklist items reflect 2002 NEC updates.
- 2002 User’s Guide to the National Electrical Code (available in June): Written by H. Brooke Stauffer, director of Codes and Standards for the National Electrical Contractors Association, this primer explains basic NEC principles and guidelines for how to work effectively with the Code.
Used in every state in the nation, the NEC provides practical safeguards against potential electrical hazards to people and property, focusing on the installation of electrical systems and equipment. The 2002 NEC is available in hard copy and on CD-ROM. For more information or to order, contact the NFPA or call 800/344-3555.
