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01-20-2011, 05:41 PM
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What year code book should i be studying
I currently do not own a copy of the NEC book. I no its bad...but im young and just an employee. So it hasnt really been a necessity for me.
I want to purchase it and study it to prepare for the future when i go for my C-10 in a few years.
It would make sense to get the new 2011 version right? sorry if thats a stupid question.
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01-20-2011, 05:45 PM
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Your not an electrician unless you own at least one copy of an NEC... Just kidding! Depends on where you live. I use to live in Chicago so I owned the Chicago Elec Codebook and the NEC( but I never touched it untill it took the JW test) but as for the what code year, I'd go with the 2011 handbook.
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01-20-2011, 05:48 PM
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Depends on what edition your local AHJs are enforcing.
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01-20-2011, 05:51 PM
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01-20-2011, 05:55 PM
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What's worse is not no'ing how to spell.
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01-20-2011, 05:58 PM
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What's worse is not no'ing how to spell.
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sad lee itz a proudct ov 2days envrnmnt.
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In winter, why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
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01-20-2011, 05:59 PM
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sad lee itz a proudct ov 2days envrnmnt.
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Is it bad that I could read that... DOH!
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01-20-2011, 06:21 PM
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Thanks for pointing out my one miss speld word and poor use of grammer.
I should have payed more attention in school. 
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01-20-2011, 06:33 PM
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Get one of the NEC Handbooks. It basically tells you how to use the code book in layman's terms. You don't need the most current edition for the C-10 test. Most of the test is based on 2002 & 2005 NEC.
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01-20-2011, 06:34 PM
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Thanks for pointing out my one miss speld word and poor use of grammer.
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Your spelling looks good to me....  
Don't let these guys give you a hard time...Get the 2011 Handbook
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01-20-2011, 06:42 PM
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I just received my 2011 NEC handbook today. $124. from Amazon. I'd go that route and maybe buy a used 2008 code book if you can get one cheap.
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01-20-2011, 06:43 PM
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I just received my 2011 NEC handbook today. $124. from Amazon. I'd go that route and maybe buy a used 2008 code book if you can get one cheap.
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Not a bad price.
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01-20-2011, 07:08 PM
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Not a bad price.
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Just kept looking til I found a deal.They shipped fast as well.
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01-20-2011, 07:08 PM
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California just adopted the 08'code, thats what you should start with as it will be at least 3(maybe 5) years before the 11' is in use
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01-20-2011, 07:13 PM
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California just adopted the 08'code, thats what you should start with as it will be at least 3(maybe 5) years before the 11' is in use
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Has the the CSLB adopted the 2008 for C-10 test? When i took mine in 1997 they were using 1987 NEC material. Not that you can use the NEC in the test anyways. Closed book test.
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01-20-2011, 07:15 PM
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First id start out with 2002 and progress to the 05... and then when you feel like your ready maybe move up to the 08
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01-20-2011, 07:30 PM
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First id start out with 2002 and progress to the 05... and then when you feel like your ready maybe move up to the 08
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Forget that! 
The kid has LIMITED funds.
Figure out when your going to sit for the exam -and what code cycle they are going to be testing on. I'd buy the 2011 and study that. You should get enough right to pass, so don't get hung up on the fact that you don't get a 100% You just need a J card.
Short of that - I'd call 1-888-NEC-CODE and check what they can do for you. Might be the best phone call you ever make!
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01-20-2011, 07:53 PM
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Thanks for the info guys.
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01-20-2011, 08:30 PM
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Forget that!
The kid has LIMITED funds.
Figure out when your going to sit for the exam -and what code cycle they are going to be testing on. I'd buy the 2011 and study that. You should get enough right to pass, so don't get hung up on the fact that you don't get a 100% You just need a J card.
Short of that - I'd call 1-888-NEC-CODE and check what they can do for you. Might be the best phone call you ever make! |
you are right.... he should probably start with the 1953 NEC being he may be able to find some copies at a used book store for a good price
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01-20-2011, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenny951
I currently do not own a copy of the NEC book. I no its bad...but im young and just an employee. So it hasnt really been a necessity for me.
I want to purchase it and study it to prepare for the future when i go for my C-10 in a few years.
It would make sense to get the new 2011 version right? sorry if thats a stupid question.
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Not if your jurisdiction is using the 2005 code. Your answers will be wrong.
Depends on the cycle that your testing for.
The tests are geared for the correct answer. not the better solution answer.
Last edited by leland; 01-20-2011 at 08:35 PM.
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