This article was posted 10/06/2005 and is most likely outdated.

Interpreting the NEC
 

 
Subject - Interpreting the NEC

October 6, 2005 

| Ask a Question |  Code Graphic Code Quiz Free Stuff Instructors | Feedback
Online Training Products | Seminars | SubscribeUnsubscribe |
Change Email Address |
  Web Page Version [Printer-Friendly]    
Interpreting the NEC

It doesn't say what you think it says, nor what you remember it to have said, nor what you were told that it says, and certainly not what you want it to say. If by chance you are an instructor, it doesn't say what you have been saying, and if you’re an author, it doesn’t say what it’s intended to say.

Then what does it say? It says what it says. So if you want to know what it says, stop trying to remember what it says, don't ask anyone what is says and don’t think it says what you want it to say.

Go back and read it again and pay attention as though you were reading it for the first time. If you don’t like what it says, then get involved and try to change it. In the process, you might find out that what it says, it should be saying…

Mike Holt’s Comment: Most of the above was written by someone else, and I added my comments. If you think you have any suggestions to make this better, let me know. I would like to make a nice sticker to provide to the industry, naturally for free.

[ View More Newsletters ] [ Please Reply With Your Comments | View Comments ]

Understanding Volume 1, 2, and NEC Exam Practice Questions Book SAVINGS!
Save $18 when you purchase the Understanding the NEC, Volume 1, Volume 2, and the NEC Exam Practice Questions Textbook together.  

Product Code: 05UND3
Price:
$130.00 each

 
[ Please Reply With Your Comments | View Comments ] [ View More Newsletters ]

F o r w a r d   t h i s   N e w s l e t t e r   t o   a   F r i e n d !
Do you have a friend, relative, or colleague who you think would be interested in receiving this free newsletter? If so, we encourage you to forward this message along to them. If you received this email from someone else, and wish to receive your own free issues of our newsletter, sign up today!

C o n t a c t    I n f o r m a t i o n
   
 

Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
This article is protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be
displayed or published on the internet without the prior written permission of Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc.

http://www.MikeHolt.com     1-888-NEC-CODE (1-888-632-2633)

Comments
  • Second paragraph, third sentence: Change "is" to "it".

    Add sentence to first paragraph: "If you are an inspector, it doesn't say anything different in your town than it does in everybody else's town."

    Add fourth paragraph: "The NEC is a minimal standard that provides a reasonable degree of safety if followed. We can choose to install our wiring to a higher standard, but never to a lesser standard. Regardless, what the code says is the law when adopted by your town or state."

    Earl Dean

Reply to this comment
* Your Name:
   Your name will appear under your comments.

* Your Email:
   Your email address is not displayed.
* Comments:

This newsletter is closed to new comments.

Email Notification Options:
Notify me when a reply is posted to this comment
Notify me whenever a comment is posted to this newsletter