Electrical Wiring Commercial (Mindtap Course List)

Completely revised to reflect the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL, Eighteenth Edition, offers the most current coverage available, giving you accurate, up-to-date information on the essential industry standards you will need to apply as a working professional. This reader-friendly, trusted resource is filled with vibrant, full-color illustrations and photographs, bringing even difficult concepts to life and making complex material easier to understand. In addition to updates based on the 2023 NEC, the Eighteenth Edition features information on important recent developments in electrical design and installation, a strong emphasis on green technologies and safety in the workplace and ample coverage of topics you will likely encounter in this dynamic field. Providing uniquely practical preparation for real-world success, the text includes a full set of blueprints that walk you through designing and installing a commercial electrical project compliant with the latest edition of the NEC.

Phil Simmons is the founder of Simmons Electrical Services, where he consults on the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other codes. He also writes, edits, illustrates and produces technical publications, and he previously provided plan reviews of electrical construction documents and inspections of complex electrical installations. In addition to developing training programs related to electrical codes and safety, Mr. Simmons has presented on these subjects at numerous seminars and conferences for universities, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), the U.S. Department of Defense and private clients. He has authored and illustrated numerous textbooks on electrical topics and consulted on several lawsuits involving electrical injury and property damage. Mr. Simmons serves NFPA on Code Making Panel 5 of the NEC Committee (grounding and bonding) and he previously served on several other Code Making Panels, the NFPA Standards Council, the NEC Technical Correlating Committee, the IAEI and Underwriters Laboratories. He is a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Ray C. Mullin is a former electrical instructor for the Wisconsin Schools of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education. Prior to his retirement, he served as district manager, regional manager, regional vice president and ultimately, director technical liaison for a major electrical manufacturer. He also served on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code Making Panel 4 of the National Electrical Code (NEC). A former journeyman and supervisor for residential, commercial and industrial installations, Mr. Mullin has taught electrical apprentice and journeyman courses, conducted numerous technical and code seminars, written many articles for electrical trade publications and consulted for electrical equipment manufacturers on legal issues. He is also a former member of the Executive Board of the Western Section of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and NFPA, Electrical Section. Mr. Mullin attended the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Colorado State University.

Mark C. Ode is the founder of Southwest Electrical Training and Consulting LLC and Ode Enterprises LLC. Previously, he was lead engineering instructor at Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and a member of UL's Regulatory Services Department. He spent nine years as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) staff liaison for the Electrical Equipment in Chemical Atmospheres Committee responsible for hazardous locations. Mark was on NEC Panels 3, 4, 7, 13 and 20 and the NEC Correlating Committee from 2005 through 2017. Mark has written monthly NEC articles for Electrical Contractor Magazine since January 2000. He was co-author of the "Stallcup Illustrated Code Changes," 2008 Edition, "Stallcup 2008 Journeyman Electrician's Study Guide," "Stallcup 2008 Master Electrician's Study Guide" and Cengage-Delmar's "Electrical Raceways and Other Wiring Methods," 6th Edition. He was also co-author of the Cengage "Electrical Grounding and Bonding," 7th Edition, and the Cengage "Electrical Wiring Commercial," 18th Edition. He also served as a senior electrical specialist for the NFPA for nine years and was editor of the 1993, 1996 and 1999 NFPA 70 Code Changes videos and books. He taught National Electrical Code classes at Pheonix College for 10 years. Mark also had an electrical contracting company in the State of Arizona for 15 years. Mark was a ground-to-air communication technician in the United States Marine Corps and obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant E-6.