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Studying The NEC Part I Getting to Know the Basics NEC CODE 2005 ? Table of Contents ? Chapters 1 through 9 (major categories) ? Articles 90 through 830 (individual subjects) ? Parts (divisions of an Article) ? Sections and Subsections ? Exceptions (Code permissions) ? Fine Print Notes (explanatory material) Tables (Code requirements) ? Index ? Annexes (information) “The Table of Contents displays the layoutof the Chapters, Articles, and Parts as well as the page numbers. It’s an excellent resource and should be referred to periodically to observe the interrelationship of the various NEC components.When attempting to locate the rules for a partic-ular situation, knowledgeable Code users often go first to the Table of Contents to quickly find the specific NEC section that applies.” Mike Holts, NEC Index 2005 ? Chapter 1 – General ? Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection (2 defend and Protect) ? Chapter 3 - Wiring Methods and Materials (MM’s) ? Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use ? Chapter 5 - Special Occupancies ? Chapter 6 - Special Equipment ? Chapter 7 - Special Conditions ? Chapter 8 - Communications Systems (Telephone,Data, Satellite, and Cable TV) ? Chapter 9 Tables—Conductor and Raceway Specifications ? Chapter 1 - General ? Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection ? Chapter 3 - Wiring Methods and Materials ? Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use ? Chapter 5 - Special Occupancies ? Chapter 6 - Special Equipment ? Chapter 7 - Special Conditions ? Chapter 8 - Communications Systems (Telephone,Data, Satellite, and Cable TV) ? Chapter 9 Tables—Conductor and Raceway Specifications The NEC contains approximately 140 Articles,each of which covers a specific subject. For example: ? Article 110 General Requirements ? Article 250 Grounding ? Article 300 Wiring Methods ? Article 430 Motors ? Article 550 Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Mobile Home Parks. ? Article 680 Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs,and Fountains ? Article 725 Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-