NEC PDF version
- Thread starter pjoseph
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Many of the books included a free download of the pdf. In the book was a code to use to download. I know someone who bought the book that was supposed to have the pdf file. It did not. He call nfpa and then set him up for a free download.
texie
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I might add, that while nice to have the free PDF version, the security placed on it makes it cumbersum. When you download it and open the first time you better be sure that's the machine you want to use it from as you can't move it or have on more than one machine. NFPA needs to get more creative/flexible in the terms of use.
I haven't had that problem. I have it on my computer, and on a flash drive that I have copied to a couple of other computers. The secured version is aggravating because you cant copy and paste, but finding the articles is easier with the expandable bookmarks.
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- retired electrician
The old PDFs were a lot better...the bookmarks went down to the section level, not just the article level.
The old Visio versions were the best. You could bookmark & highlight to your heart's content. The bad part was the CD was required to be in the tray.
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- New Jersey
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- Journeyman Electrician
The 2008 Folio Views version was the best. The book could be loaded onto two computers (more if you called the NFPA
) and the search was lightning fast. The latest pdf setup really stinks. The handbook is even worse where a search of the 1100+ pages takes f o r e v e r......:rant:jaggedben
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Be warned, if you give NPFA your street address you will get reams of junk mail. For this reason I actually wish I hadn't acquired the PDF.
jumper
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I have a registered 2011 pdf. and not one piece of mail. Different experiences I suppose.
The 2008 Folio Views version was the best. The book could be loaded onto two computers (more if you called the NFPA
Does anyone know why they stopped the CD Folio version?
Folio was the best.
DelightedInYahweh
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Hey pjoseph not sure how interested you would be on utilizing an online version, but I have been using it to study the NEC in depth and it has really been great. Can access it anywhere there is internet connection and there are many many extras with it. I find it quite helpful. Especially for a novice like myself.
Well that was the sell LOL :lol:
Here's the link
http://www.necplus.org/Pages/Default.aspx?sso=0
Hope it helps.
Well that was the sell LOL :lol:
Here's the link
http://www.necplus.org/Pages/Default.aspx?sso=0
Hope it helps.
texie
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- Fort Collins, Colorado
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- Electrician, Contractor, Inspector
I also like to use NEC Plus for research. But I would caution anyone that is going to sit for an exam to be careful. One needs to learn to be able to find their way around quickly in the NEC in paper format in an exam evironment. I always encourage guys to get a soft bound NEC while learning the trade so they can learn to quickly thumb through to find what they need. IMO, PDF, the Handbook and hard bound are great, but for exams you can't beat the softbound version.
DelightedInYahweh
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Thanks for the word of advice texie. I guess there is yet ANOTHER book to put my mind in to!!
It required the CD to be in the tray in order to launch it. That was a major hassle. Past that, it was great!
I've preferred the looseleaf, even for taking tests.
curt swartz
Electrical Contractor - San Jose, CA
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- San Jose, CA
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- Electrical Contractor
The 2008 did not require the CD for use.
I agree with Curt, you install it once and thats it.
Thanks for the replies,
DelightedInYahweh: I followed the link you provided and it looks like its $130 for the year to access? just want to make sure im not missing anything.
Looking on Amazon they have the NEC 2011 but it says (International Electric Code) do they all say that I dont recall if my 2008 copy does, its not with me right now to check.
Just want to make sure im buying the correct one. A searchable pdf, would be great but does not seem like a sure way to get one based on the comments.
thanks
DelightedInYahweh: I followed the link you provided and it looks like its $130 for the year to access? just want to make sure im not missing anything.
Looking on Amazon they have the NEC 2011 but it says (International Electric Code) do they all say that I dont recall if my 2008 copy does, its not with me right now to check.
Just want to make sure im buying the correct one. A searchable pdf, would be great but does not seem like a sure way to get one based on the comments.
thanks
DelightedInYahweh
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- Lake Charles, La
They do give you the option of $15 a month which is a bit more palatable for me. And I have found it well worth it so far.
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