Written in accordance with the 2008 National Electrical Code, this new book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the essential elements of electrical grounding and bonding. It examines the critical concepts of calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting NEC tables, the use of grounded conductor connections in DC and AC systems, as well as various installations and sizing. Material is reader-friendly and is accompanied by straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts that foster understanding. A functional use of color and dynamic illustrations augments the book and further supports this thorough student- and professional-level approach to electrical grounding.
About the Author, Phil Simmons
Phil Simmons is self-employed at Simmons Electrical Services where he consults on the National Electrical Code? and other codes. Mr Simmons also writes, edits , and illustrates and produces technical publications, providing plan review of electrical construction documents as well as the inspection of complex electrical installations. He also develops training programs related to electrical codes and safety, Mr. Simmons has been a presenter on these subjects at numerous seminars and conferences for Universities, the NFPA, IAEI, Department of Defense and private clients. He has also consulted on several lawsuits concerning electrical shocks, burn injuries and electrocutions. Mr. Simmons is the co-author and illustrator of ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL 17E, ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL14E and ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND BONDING 3E, all published by Delmar Cengage Learning. Mr. Simmons presently serves NFPA on Code Making Panel-5 of the National Electrical Code? Committee (grounding and bonding). He previously served on the NFPA Standards Council, NEC? Technical Correlating Committee International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Underwriters Laboratories and is a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
