The proper bonding of systems and equipment is critical for the protection of people and equipment. This is especially important in patient-care areas of health care facilities, installations serving information technology equipment, installation of wiring associated with swimming pools, installations of wiring and special equipment in hazardous (classified) locations, installations of medium and high voltage systems where step, touch, and transferred potential differences are a constant threat, and agricultural buildings.

A complete analysis of the appropriate terms associated with proper bonding and grounding methods, as well as two examples of fault-current calculations will further enhance the understanding of these important topics. The book includes a 30-question quiz and an answer key.

Gregory P. Bierals is the president and technical director of Electrical Design Institute. He has presented technical seminar programs on the topics of the National Electrical Code, Designing Overcurrent Protection, NEC Article 240 and Beyond, Grounding Electrical Distribution Systems, Electrical Systems in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, and Grounding and Bonding Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems. These courses have been offered throughout the United States and abroad since 1978. His published books include ‘The NEC and You, Perfect Together’, ‘Grounding Electrical Distribution Systems’, ‘Designing Overcurrent Protection, NEC Article 240 and Beyond’. and ‘Grounding and Bonding Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems’. He has recently started a short books series for River Publishers.