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Bible
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The National Electrical Code — the rulebook electricians live and die by.
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The NEC — National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The thick reference that dictates how every wire, box, breaker and bond gets installed in the US. Called the Bible because it's the final word in any argument and because inspectors quote chapter and verse. Updated on a three-year cycle.
“Don't argue with me, crack the Bible and read 250.122.”
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Bible In A Sentence
Don't argue with me, crack the Bible and read 250.122.
Origin & Usage
Trade nickname; the NEC has been the authoritative US electrical standard since 1897.
People Also Ask
What does 'the Bible' mean to electricians?
Among electricians, 'the Bible' is the National Electrical Code — the rulebook they live and die by on every job.
How do you use 'Bible' in a sentence like this?
You could say, 'Check the Bible before you run that circuit — the code's strict on spacing.'
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