SIDEBAR: NEC Handbook Commentary. A commentary paragraph following the Scope section in the 2014 NEC Handbook says, “Stringent federal and state mandates to reduce diesel engine emissions have led to ...

Note: According to the NEC Handbook, published by the NFPA, general-purpose receptacles aren't considered a continuous load. Q. What is the maximum number of 15A or 20A, 125V receptacle and lighting ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released its 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) in digital format. It is available as a PDF and through the National Fire Codes Subscription ...