Not an electrical code issue
One copy of the 1897 National Electrical code was sold on eBay August 2, 2007 for $1,225. plus an $11.26 shipping charge.
No, the National Electrical Code book (US) limits the current on a #12 AWG to 20 amps.
The amperage ratings for wire, that electricians use, are found in the electrical code book. For Canada the book is the Canadian Electrical Code and for the US it is The National Electrical Code book. Sections of these books might be found on line using these titles.There are calculations for the amperage rating that a wire is given that involve many inputs that include cross sectional area, diameter and length. If you want to give it a try, see related links below.
NEC 2005 Article 90.4 - "This code is intended to be suitable for mandatory application by governmental bodies that exercise legal jurisdicition over electrical installations, including signaling and communications systems, and for use by insurance inspectors. The authority having jurisdiction for enforcement of the code has the responsibility for making interpretations of the rules, for deciding on the approval of equipment and materials, and for granting the special permission contemplated in a number of the rules."
The definition of an outlet in Article 100 of the National Electrical Code book (US) is: "Outlet. A point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment." You can have a receptacle outlet, lighting outlet, or some other hardwired equipment outlet. <<>> The definition of an outlet in Section 0 (Object, Scope and Definitions) of the Canadian Electrical Code book is: "Outlet. A point in the wiring installation at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment."
It is what the electrical code book in the United States is called. In questions and answers it is usually shortened to the letters NEC.
It does not
It is a electrical code rule taken from the National Electrical Code book. It has to do with multi wire branch circuits.
The most current edition of the National Electrical Code. At this time it is "NEC 2008."
You can get the National Electrical Code book at electrical supply stores, online and off line book stores or you can order it straight from the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency). See related links below for the NFPA's website.
One copy of the 1897 National Electrical code was sold on eBay August 2, 2007 for $1,225. plus an $11.26 shipping charge.
In the National Electric Code Book or in an Ugly's Electrical Reference book.
The paperback version of the 2005 NEC code book has 792 pages. It is written by the National Fire Protection Agency. It is the standart for electrical and wiring regulations.
The electrical system must conform to the electrical code in who's jurisdiction it is to be built. Most electrical engineers when designing a system use the code book constantly. In actual fact they over design above what the code book calls for as the code book rules are the minimum requirements for safe installations.
No, the National Electrical Code book (US) limits the current on a #12 AWG to 20 amps.
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The amperage ratings for wire, that electricians use, are found in the electrical code book. For Canada the book is the Canadian Electrical Code and for the US it is The National Electrical Code book. Sections of these books might be found on line using these titles.There are calculations for the amperage rating that a wire is given that involve many inputs that include cross sectional area, diameter and length. If you want to give it a try, see related links below.