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Modern Residential Wiring, 14th Edition

• Master residential wiring, installation, troubleshooting, and electrical safety practices.
• Learn current NEC® requirements through real-world applications and hands-on activities.
• Build electrician-ready skills with detailed diagrams, projects, and industry-focused training.

Title Overview

Title Overview

Modern Residential Wiring presents the latest electrical wiring installation and repair practices in accordance with the 2026 National Electrical Code® (NEC). Ideal for introductory courses covering the basics of residential wiring, this text uses clear and simple language to provide essential information regarding safety, electrical theory, tools, and electrical systems. Applicable Code references, including step-by-step instructions for using Code tables, Code Alert features, and Know the Code questions help students better understand the NEC. The text emphasizes safety through a safety chapter at the beginning of the book and Safety Notes and Caution Notes throughout the text. It also features specialized installations, such as swimming pools and emergency standby systems, and a special math section that reviews the math skills needed by electricians. Modern Residential Wiring and Modern Commercial Wiring provide a consistent approach, making them very compatible for a two-course sequence in electrical wiring and electrician programs. Online users have access to the eBook content, online workbook, videos, and interactive activities.


  • The complete program now includes a video library of 45 electrical wiring videos that help students understand concepts and wiring techniques.
  • The text provides step-by-step procedures, along with detailed images, that help make the most complicated tasks easy to understand.
  • The content correlates to NOCTI Electrical Construction Technology and Electrical Occupations credentials and to the Home Builder's Institute (HBI) Residential Electrical Wiring standards.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section 1—Fundamentals
Section 2—Planning
Section 3—Installation
Section 4—Specialized Installations
Section 5—Servicing Existing Systems

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About the Author

About the Author

Harvey N. Holzman

is a licensed Master Electrician with 45 years of hands-on experience in several states, including New York, Florida, Kansas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Besides owning his own electrical contracting services company, he has provided consulting, supervision, and field engineering for several major constructors at both refineries and power generating stations. He has been a member of many electrical trade organizations and has trained dozens of individuals, and many have gone on to become Master Electricians.


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QuoteModern Residential Wiring covers not only the “how” but also the “why” of safe electrical wiring practices. Quote

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