NEC Code Book Vs TextBook

[roy167]

I hear some people saying they like textbook style over code book, not sure what the difference is. Can someone elaborate on what the difference between two is? 

Also, looks like NCEES is going to use 2017 NEC code at least untill 2020, is this correct? I am told that exam doesn't start using code until after one year after the update. The next NEC update should be sometime in 2020??  

 

[Szar]

Please confirm if by "Textbook" you actually mean "Handbook".

The Handbook has Author notes in blue which provides for explanatory information behind confusing or important code items.

Note, the Note ARE NOT CODE.  You CANNOT refer to them, reference them, or use them for anything other then discussion / academic purposes.  Its a great reference, it contains the "Code" plus the Author comments, but you need to recognize that issue otherwise it can get you into trouble.  

 

[roy167]

Yes Handbook would be a proper term. So it is Handbook Vs Code book. What do people find easier to use etc.  

 

[DLD PE]

Handbook is best.

 

[roy167]

Handbook is best.

Why do you say so?

 

[Szar]

Why do you say so?

Because its the code + authors comments...

As compared to just code...

 

[DLD PE]

What Szar said.  Trust me, get the handbook.  Get it with tabs, or get tabs already made (I used Mike Holt's) and put them in.