Codebook

[sparky723]

Whose is the BEST codebook to have in your (yall's) opinion?

I am looking for a new 2008 codebook.

sparky723

 

[wawireguy]

Um.. the code book.. 08 NFPA Handbook

 

[nakulak]

the indestructable version, with laminated pages that can't be torn out, resist coffee and mustard stains, do not fade from sitting on the dash and don't wrinkle beyond the ability to read them, and always read back the same way you remember how the code sections were stated when you read them before.

(It should be noted that I have been unable to find this version of the codebook).

 

[charlie]

Whose is the BEST codebook . . .

Actually there is only one and that is the one edited and produced by the NFPA. Others, such as NEMA, are the same ones with the NEMA logo on the cover. The handbooks can be from any publisher but the NEC text is from the NFPA. The ICC Codes that have electrical sections in them are using the licensed text from the NEC.

The type of Code book, loose leaf, soft bound, hard bound handbook, electronic NEC, and electronic handbook (that is what I use) that you prefer is up to you. Most of us that use the forum have an electronic version on the computer (you can make up to two copies) and one or two softbound for their truck and office. :smile:

 

[sparky723]

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Thanks Charlie,
Finally someone understands what my original question meant.
To clarify for others, I know Stallcup or somebody has a looseleaf with highlights and stuff. That is what I meant by WHOSE. I need the best type of the NFPA 2008 Codebook. I hope this clears it all up for everyone else. Thanks for yall's help.

 

[jrannis]

I like the looseleaf with the 8 1/2" x 11 pages.

 

[480sparky]

I keep both a looseleaf and the CDROM in the truck (with the laptop), and here at my desk.

Sometimes I can look it up in the paper version faster than with the CD, but that's not too often.