How to find rules in the NEC

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For someone who is not familiar with the NEC, such as a new trainee, what is recommended for a resource to find a rule:
I am familiar with Firms Finder
Has anyone used Mike Holts index or a book called Codeology?
 
How to find rules in the NEC

Greg,
Where could I get Tom Henry's Key word index?

Thanks romeo
 
tom baker said:
For someone who is not familiar with the NEC, such as a new trainee, what is recommended for a resource to find a rule:
I am familiar with Firms Finder
Has anyone used Mike Holts index or a book called Codeology?
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I use Mike's, Tom's and Applied Codeology published by Thomson Delmar Learnign ISBN #1-4018-7993-4 in the class.
I highly recommond the latter to anyone who is planning on taking a mandated test on the NEC.
 
The only things that I have ever used are

1.) Hand Book on CD
2.) The index in the back of the book.
3.) Tabs

I have never seen the ferm,Mikes,etc... Anyone got a preview?
 
I use the highlighted NEC i order through Mike Holts web site. It has Tom henrys key word index, also the NEC I use has the index tabs. Works great for me. Oh ya anythig else I cant find I use this web site works great also.:D

Mark
 
volt102 said:
The only things that I have ever used are

1.) Hand Book on CD
2.) The index in the back of the book.
3.) Tabs

I have never seen the ferm,Mikes,etc... Anyone got a preview?
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That makes 2 of us.
 
For test prep classes, I started teaching the use of the Table of Contents about 4 years ago. 2 years ago the Codeology book by Delmar came out. My classes follow that book almost to a "T". When the guys take a test, they cannot use any books like Ferm's or Tom Henry's index. So I teach them how to use the Table of Contents. Once they learn it, they can locate info in the code book much faster than in the index. The index can be confusing and take too much time.

I have developed an exercise for the class that they do every week at class. It develops their skill at using the Table of Contents. The guys love the exercise...or so they tell me. :D
 
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Thanks for the link. It is nice to know that if people are talking about me, it is good stuff :cool: . I do teach quite a few union guys, most are frustrated with the working conditions and want to try and control their own destiny.


Chris
I did not mean for you to have to cry... it is just one of my own ideas and as of now it is for class members. If you would really like to see some, PM me with your email and I will send you a couple exercises.
 
Best way to set-up a code book is make it for yourself. Buy the ring binder style, so that the pages can be moved within the the book. First thing I do is take everything about code panels , etc, out of the front and install them in the back. Take my index out of the back, and move it to the front, before or after he table of contents, depends on your preferrred search method.

When I test, and get to use my own book, I take out 310.16 ampacity chart, and maybe some chapter 9 table(s), and 430 motor charts, place them on the desk. I can now readily access them, no time wasted flipping pages.

If a person spends 10 minutes a day, five days a week flipping through code per day, there is a lot of osmosis potential, plus do this code forum for 10 minutes, and you have over 90% of the field beat, in familiarity with what the rules are, what the intent is, and how to deliver a quality product.

Those gettting going, buy Mike Holt's training stuff! The number is 1.888.632.2633 (1.888.NEC.CODE), best bang for the buck! If you get a chance, go do one of Mike's seminars!

Just my $.02 worth.
 
ryan_618 said:
I always prefer the index at the back of the book for most things.
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I have always relied on the index, maybe it is because I am so lazy or stubborn. I took one test that only allowed the NEC and I spent at least 30 minutes searching for one item. It felt like I read the complete book (and I am no speed reader), then upon locating the article I felt like a dummy for not looking there first.

But ain't that always the way, you find what you are looking for in the last place you search?
 
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