Article 100 commonly defined terms

[zeus]

The Scope in Article 100 indicates definitions are "not intended to include commonly defined general terms or commonly defined technical terms". Consider the term "continuous", meaning three hours are longer. This common word can be read without understanding its' unique meaning. The NEC does set this word apart, in bold for example, to aid the reader in its' meaning. This term could have been defined in other Standards, as well, further confusing the issue. Without a solid meaning and definition for all terms in the NEC the text is less readable than it could or should be.

 

[charlie b]

Re: Article 100 commonly defined terms

The NEC does define a number of words and phrases that are also used in common conversational English. It does so in order to prevent us from incorrectly applying a more common meaning, and to ensure we all understand the term in the same context. "Continuous load" is an example. If Article 100 did not tell us that that term means "three hours," we would not be able to agree on when it does or does not apply to a given load.

But do you have a specific point to make or question to present for our consideration?

 

[zeus]

Re: Article 100 commonly defined terms

Originally posted by zeus:

Originally posted by charlie b:
The NEC does define a number of words and phrases that are also used in common conversational English. It does so in order to prevent us from incorrectly applying a more common meaning, and to ensure we all understand the term in the same context. "Continuous load" is an example. If Article 100 did not tell us that that term means "three hours," we would not be able to agree on when it does or does not apply to a given load.

The point is made. Other words are in use in the NEC and or not defined. Some words are defined and we have no indication of the meaning. How can one determine if a term is defined? Show the word in bold, for example

But do you have a specific point to make or question to present for our consideration?

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Re: Article 100 commonly defined terms

How can one determine if a term is defined?

You look in Article 100 or the .2 section of the article that you are looking at.
Don

 

[celtic]

Re: Article 100 commonly defined terms

Originally posted by zeus:
Without a solid meaning and definition for all terms in the NEC the text is less readable than it could or should be.

So what are you suggesting/implying: A dictionary of NEC terms attached to the NEC ???

 

[sandsnow]

Re: Article 100 commonly defined terms

I think this is what you're looking for:

Webster's Collegiate Dictionary 11th Edition
(as referenced in the Manual of Style Section 3.2.1.2)

The edition changes as the years go by. I don't what is the current edition.

 

[rbalex]

Re: Article 100 commonly defined terms

Webster?s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, is still the edition referenced in the latest NFPA Manual of Style (2004)

Edit Add: The general NFPA Manual of Style is available here .

and the NEC specific Manual of Style is available here

[ February 22, 2006, 05:53 PM: Message edited by: rbalex ]