Free PDF version of the 2011 NEC

[tom baker]

In the back of the the 2011 NEC is a small paper flag with a limited time offer for a free PDF version of the 2011 NEC. You enter a code on the paper flag and then take an online survey, it took me three minutes.
You are directed to a log in page at the NFPA and then can download the PDF and a special software program to install the PDF version.
Keep in mind the electronic version of the NEC will not be available.
I asked Mark Early (NPFA Chief Electrical Engineer) about the free version, and he stated its not in all the 2011 NEC,s I checked several today and it was.

 

[infinity]

Thanks for the info. So you need to buy the code book to get this paper flag? Did you download the PDF?

 

[jumper]

What is the time limit, I was not going to buy a 2011 NEC until after christmas.

 

[tom baker]

Thanks for the info. So you need to buy the code book to get this paper flag? Did you download the PDF?

Yes its bound into the volume. After you complete the survey you are sent to the NFPA website to download it.

 

[tom baker]

What is the time limit, I was not going to buy a 2011 NEC until after christmas.

Don't know. I suspect the card not in all the 2011 NECs. The ink is still wet on mine.

 

[jumper]

Yes its bound into the volume. After you complete the survey you are sent to the NFPA website to download it.

Is this a searchable, copyable PDF or like the PITA on the NFPA site.

 

[sparky=t]

is it in the handbook as well?

 

[tom baker]

Its a standard PDF that is locked to one computer.
Handbook is not available yet.
I downloaded my copy today.
Whats interesting is one of the survey questions is "what online resources do you use" one of the answers is "Forums (Mike Holt)

 

[dhalleron]

I have a PDF copy of the 2008 NEC that I got from my NFPA online code subscription. It is a searchable PDF that is not tied to any one PC. I did have to install an add-on to Adobe Reader.

 

[chris kennedy]

In the back of the the 2011 NEC is a small paper flag

You are actually holding a 2011 NEC. I pre-ordered mine from the NFPA, available in October. How did you get yours?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I picked mine up from the supply company yesterday and downloaded the pdf. A word to the wise is you need the latest version of acrobat reader to use the program. Of course, free download for that also.

 

[jumper]

I picked mine up from the supply company yesterday and downloaded the pdf. A word to the wise is you need the latest version of acrobat reader to use the program. Of course, free download for that also.

Is this a searchable PDF with copy and paste?

 

[hillbilly1]

I looked online last night, and the paperback is available now, but the handbook is not available until November.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Is this a searchable PDF with copy and paste?

Yes it is.....

 

[480sparky]

Yes it is.....

But if it's the same Search function that's standard to Adobe, it's gonna suck royally big-time.

 

[tom baker]

I went to the NW Section IAEI meeting in Boise. The NW section meeting is always first and they get a rush order on the NECs

And when you install the free (well free if you buy a NEC) PDF, it has small print across the top of each page with your name and company.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

But if it's the same Search function that's standard to Adobe, it's gonna suck royally big-time.

I just did a search on knob and tube and it took almost 30 seconds for 20 results. The cd was instantaneously so yes it not as good.

 

[360Youth]

I picked mine up from the supply company yesterday and downloaded the pdf. A word to the wise is you need the latest version of acrobat reader to use the program. Of course, free download for that also.

I want one. :grin::grin: Supply house is supposedly getting me one, but I was told Oct also.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I want one. :grin::grin: Supply house is supposedly getting me one, but I was told Oct also.

Come on over and get one. Oct. ain't far off and you don't need it yet so....

 

[George Stolz]

Most people have Christmas to look forward to. Us code junkies count the days until the supply house calls every three years - as if it's going to make more sense this time.