Wiring for homes in new construction and remodeling work has to be safe, give trouble-free service and pass inspection. That means it has to comply with the latest National Electrical Code.

In this book you'll find the basics of residential wiring: tools and gauges, switch circuits, service entrances, rough and finish wiring, wiring additions, alterations to old work, troubleshooting, and repairs.

The author explains what every electrican needs needs to know about electricity -- how to select the right material, how to follow the plans, the types and spacing of outlets, and permissible loading on general purpose circuits.

This revised book is for anyone who wants to make a living wiring houses, but is new to, or rusty on current rules and theory for electrical work. Emphasis is on what the 2008 NEC allows, and how to avoid the errors new electricians often make. Includes over 20 pages of the 2008 NEC tables that you'll need and use the most.

Each chapter contains a set of multiple-choice questions based on that chapter. Test yourself to see if you need to go back and review any of the material.

New in this edition: a CD-ROM with the Interactive Study Center -- the Q & A in the book in fun-to-use interactive testing software. Click on your answer and choose either an instant response or a grade at the end of the entire test. More like playing a video game than studying, so you'll study more, do better on any state electrician's exam, and be better-equipped for the job.

Also on the CD: the complete book in PDF form. Use your computer's easy-search feature to take you directly to the information you need. You can even e-mail diagrams or installation instructions from the file to a worker on the job.