| Subject Areas | % of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Electrical Installation Requirements | 14 |
| Building Code Requirements | 5 |
| Services, Feeders & Branch Circuits | 10 |
| Overcurrent Protection | 4 |
| Grounding & Bonding | 10 |
| Conductors & Cables | 8 |
| Raceways & Boxes | 8 |
| Hazardous Locations, Special Occupancies & Special Equipment | 12 |
| Low Voltage, Alarms, Signaling Systems & Communications | 7 |
| Lighting, Signs & General Use Equipment | 6 |
| OSHA & NFPA 70E Safety | 6 |
| Motors, Transformers & Generators | 10 |
NOTICE: The NEC Handbook is listed as a separate book. We do not see the point in buying both code books (see note below). The same may be true with NFPA 70E.
QUESTION: "What is the difference between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Handbook version?". As far as the actual NEC code quoted in the text... it's the same.
The NEC Handbook has additional diagrams, graphics and explanations inserted into the text (adding more pages and raising the price). It was designed for engineers and inspectors. The typical exam candidate should not use it as a preferred reference.
The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location
We recommend that you purchase one of the two NEC index books above to study for your exam. Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC. They provide an even faster way to look up subjects covered in the exam and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.
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