Bill Addis,
I agree. I didn't mean to imply the supplementary material and commentary were part of the code.
Also from the front of the book:
"Notice Concerning Code Interpretations: This ninth addition of the National Electrical Code Handbook is based on the 2002 edition of the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code/. . . . /The handbook contains the <b>complete text<b/> of the NFPA 70 and any <b>applicable Formal Interpretatiions <b/>issued by the Association. These documents are accompianed by explanatory commentary and other supplementary materials".
In non-professional terms, The Weasel Clause:
"The commentary and supplementary materials in this handbook are not part of the Code and do not constitute Formal Interpretations of the NFPA /..... / The commentary and supplementary materials, therefore solely reflect the personal opinions of the editor or other contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the NFPA or its technical committees."
I take the code and profession very seriously; just enjoying a good debate.
I love this place.
