Electrical Work

Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................xv
About This Textbook........................................................................ xvii
How to Use the National Electrical Code...........................................xix
About the Author............................................................................. xxii
About the Graphic Illustrator.......................................................... xxiii
Mike Holt Enterprises Team............................................................ xxiv
ARTICLE 90INTRODUCTION TO THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE..................................... 1
90.1 Purpose of the NEC.................................................................... 1
90.2 Scope of the NEC....................................................................... 2
90.3 Code Arrangement..................................................................... 4
90.4 Enforcement.............................................................................. 5
90.5 Mandatory Requirements and Explanatory Material................... 6
90.6 Formal Interpretations................................................................ 7
90.7 Examination of Equipment for Product Safety............................. 7
90.9 Units of Measurement................................................................ 7
Article 90. IntroductionPractice Questions................................... 8
CHAPTER 1GENERAL................................................. 11
ARTICLE 100DEFINITIONS..................................................... 13
Definitions...................................................................................... 13
ARTICLE 110REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS........................................................................... 41
Part I. General Requirements.......................................................... 41
110.1 Scope.................................................................................... 41
110.2 Approval of Conductors and Equipment.................................. 41
110.3 Examination, Identification, Installation, and Use of
Equipment.................................................................................. 41
110.4 Voltages................................................................................. 42
110.5 Copper Conductors................................................................ 42
110.6 Conductor Sizes..................................................................... 42
110.7 Wiring Integrity...................................................................... 43
110.8 Suitable Wiring Methods........................................................ 43
110.9 Interrupting Protection Rating................................................ 43
110.10 Circuit Impedance, Short-Circuit Current Rating, and
Other Characteristics.................................................................. 45
110.11 Deteriorating Agents............................................................ 45
110.12 Mechanical Execution of Work............................................. 46
110.13 Mounting and Cooling of Equipment..................................... 46
110.14 Conductor Termination and Splicing..................................... 46

110.15 High-Leg Conductor Identification........................................ 51
110.16 Arc-Flash Hazard Warning.................................................... 52
110.21 Manufacturers Markings..................................................... 52
110.22 Identification of Disconnecting Means.................................. 52
110.24 Available Fault Current......................................................... 52
Part II. 600V, Nominal, or Less........................................................ 53
110.26 Spaces About Electrical Equipment...................................... 53
110.27 Guarding.............................................................................. 59
110.28 Enclosure Types................................................................... 59
Chapter 1. GeneralPractice Questions........................................ 60
CHAPTER 2WIRING AND PROTECTION.......... 65

ARTICLE 200USE AND IDENTIFICATION OF
GROUNDED CONDUCTORS......................................................... 67
Part I. General................................................................................. 68
200.1 Scope.................................................................................... 68
200.2 General.................................................................................. 68
200.4 Grounded Conductors............................................................ 68
200.6 Grounded Conductor Identification......................................... 68
200.7 Use of White or Gray Color..................................................... 70
200.9 Terminal Identification............................................................ 71
200.10 Identification of Terminals.................................................... 71
200.11 Polarity................................................................................ 71
ARTICLE 210BRANCH CIRCUITS........................................... 73

Part I. General Provisions............................................................... 74
210.1 Scope.................................................................................... 74
210.2 Other Articles......................................................................... 74
210.3 Branch-Circuit Rating............................................................ 74
210.4 Multiwire Branch Circuits....................................................... 74
210.5 Identification for Branch Circuits............................................ 78
210.6 Branch-Circuit Voltage Limitations......................................... 78
210.7 Multiple Branch Circuits......................................................... 79
210.8 GFCI Protection...................................................................... 79
210.11 Branch Circuits Required..................................................... 85
210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Dwelling Units....... 87
210.18 Guest Rooms and Guest Suites............................................ 88
Part II. Branch-Circuit Ratings........................................................ 88
210.19 Conductor Sizing................................................................. 88
210.20 Overcurrent Protection......................................................... 90
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210.21 Outlet Device Rating............................................................ 91
210.23 Permissible Loads................................................................ 92
210.25 Branch Circuits in Buildings with Multiple Occupancies........ 93
Part III. Required Outlets................................................................. 93
210.50 General................................................................................ 93
210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlet Requirements..................... 93
210.60 Receptacles in Guest Rooms, Guest Suites, Dormitories,
and Similar Occupancies.......................................................... 101
210.62 Show Windows.................................................................. 101
210.63 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HACR)
Equipment................................................................................ 102
210.70 Lighting Outlet Requirements............................................. 103
ARTICLE 215FEEDERS.......................................................... 107

215.1 Scope.................................................................................. 107
215.2 Minimum Rating.................................................................. 107
215.3 Overcurrent Protection Sizing............................................... 109
215.4 Feeders with Common Neutral Conductor............................ 109
215.6 Equipment Grounding Conductor.......................................... 109
215.10 Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment................................ 110
215.12 Conductor Identification..................................................... 110
ARTICLE 220BRANCH-CIRCUIT, FEEDER, AND

SERVICE CALCULATIONS.......................................................... 111
Part I. General............................................................................... 111
220.1 Scope.................................................................................. 111
220.3 Application of Other Articles................................................. 111
220.5 Calculations......................................................................... 111
Part II. Branch-Circuit Load Calculations...................................... 112
220.12 General Lighting................................................................ 112
220.14 Other LoadsAll Occupancies.......................................... 113
220.18 Maximum Load on a Branch Circuit................................... 116
Part III. Feeder and Service Calculations...................................... 118
220.40 General.............................................................................. 118
220.42 General Lighting Demand Factors...................................... 118
220.43 CommercialShow Window and Track Lighting Load....... 118
220.44 Other than Dwelling UnitReceptacle Load...................... 119
220.50 Motor Load........................................................................ 120
220.51 Fixed Electric Space-Heating Load..................................... 120
220.52 Dwelling UnitSmall-Appliance and Laundry Load........... 120
220.53 Dwelling UnitAppliance Load......................................... 120
220.54 Dwelling UnitElectric Clothes Dryer Load....................... 121
220.55 Dwelling UnitElectric Ranges and Cooking Appliances.... 122
220.56 CommercialKitchen Equipment Load............................. 124
220.60 Noncoincident Loads......................................................... 124
220.61 Feeder/Service Neutral Unbalanced Load........................... 124
Part IV. Optional Calculations for Computing Feeder and
Service Loads............................................................................... 127
220.82 Dwelling UnitOptional Load Calculation.......................... 127
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220.83 Existing Dwelling Unit Calculations..................................... 128

220.84 MultifamilyOptional Load Calculation............................. 129
220.85 Optional CalculationTwo Dwelling Units......................... 130
220.87 Determining Existing Loads................................................ 130
ARTICLE 225OUTSIDE BRANCH CIRCUITS AND

FEEDERS..................................................................................... 131
Part I. General............................................................................... 131
225.1 Scope.................................................................................. 131
225.2 Other Articles....................................................................... 132
225.6 Minimum Size of Conductors............................................... 132
225.7 Luminaires Installed Outdoors.............................................. 133
225.15 Supports Over Buildings..................................................... 133
225.16 Attachment........................................................................ 133
225.17 Masts as Support............................................................... 133
225.18 Clearance for Overhead Conductors................................... 133
225.19 Clearances from Buildings................................................. 134
225.22 Raceways on Exterior Surfaces of Buildings or Other
Structures................................................................................. 135
225.26 Trees for Conductor Support.............................................. 136
225.27 Raceway Seal.................................................................... 136
Part II. Buildings or Other Structures Supplied by a
Feeder(s) or Branch Circuit(s)....................................................... 136
225.30 Number of Supplies........................................................... 136
225.31 Disconnecting Means........................................................ 136
225.32 Disconnect Location.......................................................... 136
225.33 Maximum Number of Disconnects..................................... 138
225.34 Grouping of Disconnects.................................................... 138
225.35 Access to Occupants.......................................................... 138
225.36 Identified as Suitable for Service Equipment...................... 138
225.37 Identification of Multiple Feeders....................................... 138
225.38 Disconnect Construction.................................................... 138
225.39 Rating of Disconnecting Means.......................................... 138
ARTICLE 230SERVICES........................................................ 140

Part I. General............................................................................... 141
230.1 Scope.................................................................................. 141
230.2 Number of Services............................................................. 141
230.3 Not to Pass Through a Building/Structure............................. 142
230.6 Conductors Considered Outside a Building........................... 142
230.7 Service Conductors Separate from Other Conductors........... 142
230.8 Raceway Seals.................................................................... 143
230.9 Clearance from Building Openings....................................... 143
230.10 Vegetation as Support........................................................ 144
Part II. Overhead Service Conductors........................................... 144
230.23 Overhead Service Conductor Size and Rating..................... 144
230.24 Vertical Clearance for Overhead Service Conductors.......... 145
230.26 Point of Attachment........................................................... 146
230.27 Means of Attachment.............................................................146
230.28 Service Masts Used as Supports........................................ 146
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Part III. Underground Service Conductors.................................... 147
230.31 Underground Service Conductor Size and Rating............... 147
230.32 Protection Against Damage................................................ 147
Part IV. Service-Entrance Conductors........................................... 148
230.40 Number of Service-Entrance Conductor Sets..................... 148
230.42 Size and Rating.................................................................. 148
230.43 Wiring Methods.................................................................. 149
230.46 Spliced Conductors............................................................ 149
230.50 Protection Against Physical Damage.................................. 149
230.51 Cable Supports.................................................................. 150
230.54 Overhead Service Locations............................................... 150
230.56 High-Leg Identification....................................................... 150
Part V. Service EquipmentGeneral............................................ 151
230.66 Listed as Suitable for Service Equipment........................... 151
Part VI. Service EquipmentDisconnecting Means..................... 151
230.70 Disconnect Requirements.................................................. 151
230.71 Number of Disconnects...................................................... 153
230.72 Grouping of Disconnects.................................................... 153
230.76 Manual or Power Operated................................................ 154
230.77 Indicating.......................................................................... 154
230.79 Rating of Disconnect.......................................................... 154
230.81 Connection to Terminals..................................................... 155
230.82 Connected on Supply Side of the Service Disconnect......... 155
Part VII. Service Equipment Overcurrent Protection..................... 156
230.90 Overload Protection Required............................................. 156
230.95 Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment...................................156
ARTICLE 240OVERCURRENT PROTECTION....................... 158

Part I. General............................................................................... 158
240.1 Scope.................................................................................. 158
240.2 Definitions........................................................................... 159
240.3 Protection of Equipment....................................................... 160
240.4 Protection of Conductors...................................................... 160
240.5 Protection of Flexible Cords and Fixture Wires...................... 163
240.6 Standard Ampere Ratings.................................................... 164
240.10 Supplementary Overcurrent Protection............................... 164
240.15 Ungrounded Conductors.................................................... 165
Part II. Location............................................................................. 166
240.21 Overcurrent Protection Location in Circuit.......................... 166
240.24 Location of Overcurrent Devices........................................ 170
Part III. Enclosures........................................................................ 172
240.32 Damp or Wet Locations...................................................... 172
240.33 Vertical Position................................................................. 172
Part V. Plug Fuses, Fuseholders, and Adapters............................. 173
240.50 General.............................................................................. 173
240.51 Edison-Base Fuses............................................................ 173
240.52 Edison-Base Fuseholders................................................... 173
240.53 Type S Fuses..................................................................... 173
240.54 Type S Fuses, Adapters, and Fuseholders........................... 173

Part VI. Cartridge Fuses and Fuseholders..................................... 174
240.60 General.............................................................................. 174
240.61 Classification..................................................................... 174
Part VII. Circuit Breakers............................................................... 175
240.80 Method of Operation.......................................................... 175
240.81 Indicating.......................................................................... 175
240.82 Nontamperable.................................................................. 175
240.83 Markings........................................................................... 175
240.85 Applications....................................................................... 176
ARTICLE 250GROUNDING AND BONDING.......................... 177

Part I. General............................................................................... 177
250.1 Scope.................................................................................. 177
250.2 Definitions........................................................................... 177
250.4 General Requirements for Grounding and Bonding............... 179
250.6 Objectionable Current.......................................................... 185
250.8 Termination of Grounding and Bonding Conductors.............. 189
250.10 Protection of Fittings.......................................................... 189
250.12 Clean Surfaces.................................................................. 189
Part II. System Grounding and Bonding........................................ 189
250.20 Systems Required to be Grounded..................................... 189
250.21 Ungrounded Systems50V to Less Than 100V................. 190
250.24 Service EquipmentGrounding and
Bonding.................................................................................... 190
250.28 Main Bonding Jumper and System Bonding Jumper.......... 195
250.30 Separately Derived SystemsGrounding and Bonding...... 197
250.32 Buildings or Structures Supplied by a Feeder or Branch
Circuit....................................................................................... 203
250.34 GeneratorsPortable and Vehicle-Mounted....................... 205
250.35 Permanently Installed Generators....................................... 206
250.36 High-Impedance Grounded Systems..................................... 206
Part III. Grounding Electrode System and Grounding Electrode
Conductor..................................................................................... 207
250.50 Grounding Electrode System.............................................. 207
250.52 Grounding Electrode Types................................................. 208
250.53 Grounding Electrode Installation Requirements.................. 210
250.54 Auxiliary Grounding Electrodes........................................... 215
250.58 Common Grounding Electrode............................................ 216
250.60 Lightning Protection Electrode........................................... 217
250.62 Grounding Electrode Conductor.......................................... 217
250.64 Grounding Electrode Conductor Installation........................ 218
250.66 Sizing Grounding Electrode Conductor............................... 220
250.68 Termination to the Grounding Electrode.............................. 222
250.70 Grounding Electrode Conductor Termination Fittings.......... 223
Part IV. Grounding Enclosure, Raceway, and Service
Cable Connections........................................................................ 223
250.80 Service Raceways and Enclosures..................................... 223
250.86 Other Enclosures............................................................... 223
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Part V. Bonding............................................................................. 224
250.90 General.............................................................................. 224
250.92 Bonding Equipment for Services........................................ 224
250.94 Intersystem Bonding Termination....................................... 227
250.96 Bonding Other Enclosures.................................................. 229
250.97 Bonding Metal Parts Containing 277V and 480V Circuits.... 229
250.102 Bonding Conductors and Jumpers................................... 230
250.104 Bonding of Piping Systems and Exposed Structural
Metal........................................................................................ 232
250.106 Lightning Protection System............................................ 235
Part VI. Equipment Grounding and Equipment Grounding
Conductors................................................................................... 236
250.110 Fixed Equipment Connected by Permanent Wiring
MethodsGeneral................................................................... 236
250.112 Specific Equipment Fastened in Place or Connected
by Permanent Wiring Methods.................................................. 236
250.114 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment.............................. 237
250.118 Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors...................... 237
250.119 Identification of Equipment Grounding Conductors........... 240
250.120 Equipment Grounding Conductor Installation.................... 242
250.121 Use of Equipment Grounding Conductors......................... 242
250.122 Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductor........................... 242
250.126 Identification of Wiring Device Terminals.......................... 245
Part VII. Methods of Equipment Grounding................................... 245
250.130 Replacing Nongrounding Receptacles.............................. 245
250.134 Equipment Fastened in Place or Connected by Wiring
Methods................................................................................... 246
250.136 Equipment Considered Grounded..................................... 247
250.138 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment.............................. 247
250.140 Ranges, Ovens, and Clothes Dryers.................................. 247
250.142 Use of Neutral Conductor for Equipment Grounding.......... 247
250.146 Connecting Receptacle Grounding Terminal to Metal
Enclosure.................................................................................. 248
250.148 Continuity and Attachment of Equipment Grounding
Conductors in Boxes................................................................. 251
Part VIII. Direct-Current Systems.................................................. 252
250.166 Sizing Grounding Electrode Conductor............................. 252
ARTICLE 285SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (SPDS) ....... 254

Part I. General............................................................................... 255
285.1 Scope.................................................................................. 255
285.3 Uses Not Permitted.............................................................. 255
285.4 Number Required................................................................ 255
285.5 Listing................................................................................. 255
285.6 Short-Circuit Current Rating................................................. 255
Part II. Installation......................................................................... 256
285.11 Location............................................................................ 256
285.12 Routing of Conductors....................................................... 256
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285.23 Type 1 SPDLine Side of Service Equipment.................... 256
285.24 Type 2 SPDFeeder Circuits............................................. 256
285.25 Type 3 SPDsBranch Circuits........................................... 257
Chapter 2. Wiring and ProtectionPractice Questions................ 258
CHAPTER 3WIRING METHODS AND

MATERIALS.......................................................................... 273
ARTICLE 300WIRING METHODS......................................... 277
Part I. General............................................................................... 277
300.1 Scope.................................................................................. 277
300.3 Conductors.......................................................................... 278
300.4 Protection Against Physical Damage.................................... 280
300.5 Underground Installations.................................................... 283
300.6 Protection Against Corrosion and Deterioration..................... 287
300.7 Raceways Exposed to Different Temperatures...................... 288
300.8 Not Permitted in Raceways.................................................. 289
300.9 Raceways in Wet Locations Above Grade............................. 289
300.10 Electrical Continuity........................................................... 289
300.11 Securing and Supporting................................................... 290
300.12 Mechanical Continuity........................................................ 292
300.13 Splices and Pigtails............................................................ 293
300.14 Length of Free Conductors................................................. 294
300.15 Boxes or Conduit Bodies.................................................... 295
300.16 Raceway or Cable to Open or Concealed Wiring................. 297
300.17 Raceway Sizing................................................................. 297
300.18 Inserting Conductors in Raceways..................................... 299
300.19 Supporting Conductors in Vertical Raceways...................... 299
300.20 Induced Currents in Ferrous Metal Enclosures and
Raceways................................................................................. 300
300.21 Spread of Fire or Products of Combustion.......................... 301
300.22 Wiring in Ducts Not for Air Handling, Fabricated Ducts
for Environmental Air, and Other Spaces For Environmental
Air (Plenums)............................................................................ 302
300.23 Panels Designed to Allow Access....................................... 304
ARTICLE 310CONDUCTORS FOR GENERAL WIRING........ 306

Part I. General............................................................................... 306
310.1 Scope.................................................................................. 306
310.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 306
310.15 Conductor Ampacity........................................................... 309
Part III. Construction Specification............................................... 316
310.104 Conductor Construction and Application........................... 316
310.106 Conductors...................................................................... 318
310.110 Conductor Identification................................................... 319
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ARTICLE 312CABINETS, CUTOUT BOXES, AND METER
SOCKET ENCLOSURES.............................................................. 320
312.1 Scope.................................................................................. 320
PART I. INSTALLATION................................................................... 321
312.2 Damp or Wet Locations........................................................ 321
312.3 Installed in Walls.................................................................. 321
312.4 Repairing Gaps.................................................................... 321
312.5 Enclosures........................................................................... 321
312.6 Deflection of Conductors...................................................... 322
312.8 Enclosures With Splices, Taps, and Feed-Through
Conductors............................................................................... 322
ARTICLE 314OUTLET, DEVICE, PULL AND JUNCTION

BOXES; CONDUIT BODIES; AND HANDHOLE
ENCLOSURES.............................................................................. 324
Part I. Scope and General............................................................. 324
314.1 Scope.................................................................................. 324
314.3 Nonmetallic Boxes............................................................... 324
314.4 Metal Boxes......................................................................... 324
314.15 Damp or Wet Locations...................................................... 324
314.16 Number of 6 AWG and Smaller Conductors in Boxes and
Conduit Bodies......................................................................... 325
314.17 Conductors That Enter Boxes or Conduit Bodies................. 329
314.20 Boxes Recessed in Walls or Ceilings.................................. 330
314.21 Repairing Noncombustible Surfaces................................... 330
314.22 Surface Extensions............................................................ 330
314.23 Support of Boxes and Conduit Bodies................................. 331
314.27 Outlet Box.......................................................................... 334
314.28 Boxes and Conduit Bodies for Conductors 4 AWG and
Larger....................................................................................... 335
314.29 Wiring to be Accessible...................................................... 339
314.30 Handhole Enclosures......................................................... 339
ARTICLE 320ARMORED CABLE (TYPE AC)........................ 341

Part I. General............................................................................... 341
320.1 Scope.................................................................................. 341
320.2 Definition............................................................................. 341
320.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 341
320.12 Uses Not Permitted............................................................ 342
320.15 Exposed Work.................................................................... 342
320.17 Through or Parallel to Framing Members............................ 342
320.23 In Accessible Attics or Roof Spaces.................................... 343
320.24 Bends................................................................................ 343
320.40 Boxes and Fittings............................................................... 344
320.80 Conductor Ampacity. ......................................................... 345
Part III. Construction Specifications.............................................. 345
320.100 Construction.................................................................... 345
320.108 Equipment Grounding Conductor...................................... 345
ARTICLE 330METAL-CLAD CABLE (TYPE MC).................. 346

Part I. General............................................................................... 346
330.1 Scope.................................................................................. 346
330.2 Definition............................................................................. 346
330.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 346
330.23 In Accessible Attics or Roof Spaces.................................... 348
330.24 Bends................................................................................ 348
330.40 Fittings.............................................................................. 349
330.80 Conductor Ampacities........................................................ 350
ARTICLE 334NONMETALLIC-SHEATHED CABLE

(TYPES NM AND NMC).............................................................. 351
Part I. General............................................................................... 351
334.1 Scope.................................................................................. 351
334.2 Definition............................................................................. 351
334.6 Listed.................................................................................. 351
334.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 352
334.15 Exposed............................................................................. 353
334.23 Attics and Roof Spaces...................................................... 354
334.24 Bends................................................................................ 355
334.80 Conductor Ampacity........................................................... 356
334.100 Construction.................................................................... 358
334.104 Conductors...................................................................... 358
334.112 Insulation......................................................................... 358
ARTICLE 338SERVICE-ENTRANCE CABLE

(TYPES SE AND USE)................................................................ 359
Part I. General............................................................................... 359
338.1 Scope.................................................................................. 359
338.2 Definitions........................................................................... 359
338.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 359
338.24 Bends................................................................................ 360
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ARTICLE 340UNDERGROUND FEEDER AND BRANCHCIRCUIT CABLE (TYPE UF)....................................................... 361
Part I. General............................................................................... 361
340.1 Scope.................................................................................. 361
340.2 Definition............................................................................. 361
340.6 Listing Requirements........................................................... 361
340.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 361
340.24 Bends................................................................................ 362
340.80 Ampacity........................................................................... 362
340.112 Insulation......................................................................... 362
ARTICLE 342INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT

(TYPE IMC)................................................................................. 363
Part I. General............................................................................... 363
342.1 Scope.................................................................................. 363
342.2 Definition............................................................................. 363
342.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 363
342.14 Dissimilar Metals............................................................... 364
342.20 Trade Size.......................................................................... 364
342.22 Number of Conductors....................................................... 364
342.24 Bends................................................................................ 364
342.26 Number of Bends (360).................................................... 364
342.28 Reaming............................................................................ 364
342.42 Couplings and Connectors................................................. 366
342.46 Bushings........................................................................... 367
ARTICLE 344RIGID METAL CONDUIT (TYPE RMC)........... 368

Part I. General............................................................................... 368
344.1 Scope.................................................................................. 368
344.2 Definition............................................................................. 368
344.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 368
344.14 Dissimilar Metals............................................................... 369
344.20 Trade Size.......................................................................... 369
344.24 Bends................................................................................ 369
344.26 Number of Bends (360).................................................... 369
344.28 Reaming............................................................................ 370
344.46 Bushings........................................................................... 372
344.130 Standard Lengths............................................................ 372
ARTICLE 348FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT (TYPE FMC).... 373

Part I. General............................................................................... 373
348.1 Scope.................................................................................. 373
348.2 Definition............................................................................. 373
348.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 373
348.20 Trade Size.......................................................................... 373
348.24 Bends................................................................................ 374
348.26 Number of Bends (360).................................................... 374
348.28 Trimming........................................................................... 374
348.42 Fittings.............................................................................. 375
348.60 Grounding and Bonding..................................................... 375
ARTICLE 350LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT

(TYPE LFMC).............................................................................. 377
Part I. General............................................................................... 377
350.1 Scope.................................................................................. 377
350.2 Definition............................................................................. 377
350.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 377
350.20 Trade Size.......................................................................... 377
350.24 Bends................................................................................ 378
350.26 Number of Bends (360).................................................... 378
350.42 Fittings.............................................................................. 379
350.60 Grounding and Bonding..................................................... 379
ARTICLE 352RIGID POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONDUIT

(TYPE PVC)................................................................................. 380
Part I. General............................................................................... 380
352.1 Scope.................................................................................. 380
352.2 Definition............................................................................. 380
352.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 380
352.20 Trade Size.......................................................................... 382
352.24 Bends................................................................................ 382
352.26 Number of Bends (360).................................................... 382
352.28 Trimming........................................................................... 382
352.44 Expansion Fittings.............................................................. 383
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352.48 Joints................................................................................ 384
352.60 Equipment Grounding Conductor........................................ 384
ARTICLE 356LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE NONMETALLIC

CONDUIT (TYPE LFNC).............................................................. 386
Part I. General............................................................................... 386
356.1 Scope.................................................................................. 386
356.2 Definition............................................................................. 386
356.6 Listing Requirement............................................................. 386
356.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 386
356.20 Trade Size.......................................................................... 387
356.24 Bends................................................................................ 387
356.26 Number of Bends (360).................................................... 387
356.42 Fittings.............................................................................. 388
ARTICLE 358ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING

(TYPE EMT)................................................................................. 389
Part I. General............................................................................... 389
358.1 Scope.................................................................................. 389
358.2 Definition............................................................................. 389
358.6 Listing Requirement............................................................. 389
358.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 389
358.20 Trade Size.......................................................................... 390
358.24 Bends................................................................................ 390
358.26 Number of Bends (360).................................................... 391
358.28 Reaming and Threading..................................................... 391
ARTICLE 362ELECTRICAL NONMETALLIC TUBING

(TYPE ENT)................................................................................. 393
Part I. General............................................................................... 393
362.1 Scope.................................................................................. 393
362.2 Definition............................................................................. 393
362.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 393
362.20 Trade Sizes........................................................................ 396
362.24 Bends................................................................................ 396
362.26 Number of Bends (360).................................................... 396
362.28 Trimming........................................................................... 396

362.46 Bushings........................................................................... 397
362.48 Joints................................................................................ 397
ARTICLE 376METAL WIREWAYS......................................... 398

Part I. General............................................................................... 398
376.1 Scope.................................................................................. 398
376.2 Definition............................................................................. 398
376.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 398
376.21 ConductorsMaximum Size............................................. 398
376.22 Number of Conductors and Ampacity................................. 398
376.23 Wireway Sizing.................................................................. 399
376.30 Supports............................................................................ 399
376.56 Splices, Taps, and Power Distribution Blocks...................... 399
ARTICLE 380MULTIOUTLET ASSEMBLIES......................... 401

Part I. General............................................................................... 401
380.1 Scope.................................................................................. 401
380.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 401
380.76 Through Partitions.............................................................. 401
ARTICLE 386SURFACE METAL RACEWAYS....................... 402

Part I. General............................................................................... 402
386.1 Scope.................................................................................. 402
386.2 Definition............................................................................. 402
386.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 402
386.21 Size of Conductors............................................................. 403
386.56 Splices and Taps................................................................ 403
386.70 Separate Compartments.................................................... 404
ARTICLE 392CABLE TRAYS................................................. 405

Part I. General............................................................................... 405
392.1 Scope.................................................................................. 405
392.2 Definition............................................................................. 405
392.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 405
392.18 Cable Tray Installations...................................................... 406
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392.20 Cable and Conductor Installation........................................ 407
392.22 Number of Conductors or Cables....................................... 407
392.46 Bushed Raceway............................................................... 407
392.56 Cable Splices..................................................................... 407
392.80 Ampacity of Conductors...................................................... 409
Chapter 3. Wiring Methods And Materials
Practice Questions........................................................................ 410
CHAPTER 4EQUIPMENT FOR

GENERAL USE..................................................................... 423
ARTICLE 400FLEXIBLE CORDS AND FLEXIBLE
CABLES....................................................................................... 425
400.1 Scope.................................................................................. 425
400.3 Suitability............................................................................ 425
400.4 Types of Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables......................... 425
400.5 Ampacity of Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables.................... 425
400.7 Uses Permitted.................................................................... 426
400.8 Uses Not Permitted.............................................................. 427
400.10 Pull at Joints and Terminals............................................... 428
400.14 Protection from Damage.................................................... 429
400.23 Equipment Grounding Conductor Identification................... 429
ARTICLE 402FIXTURE WIRES.............................................. 430

402.1 Scope.................................................................................. 430
402.3 Types................................................................................... 430
402.5 Allowable Ampacity of Fixture Wires..................................... 430
402.6 Minimum Size...................................................................... 430
402.7 Raceway Size...................................................................... 430
402.8 Neutral Conductor................................................................ 431
402.10 Uses Permitted.................................................................. 431
402.12 Overcurrent Protection....................................................... 431
ARTICLE 404SWITCHES....................................................... 432

404.1 Scope.................................................................................. 432
404.2 Switch Connections............................................................. 432
404.3 Switch Enclosures............................................................... 434
404.4 Damp or Wet Locations........................................................ 434
404.6 Position of Knife Switches.................................................... 435
404.7 Indicating............................................................................ 435
404.8 Accessibility and Grouping................................................... 436
404.9 Switch Faceplates................................................................ 436
404.10 Mounting Snap Switches................................................... 438
404.11 Circuit Breakers Used as Switches..................................... 438
404.12 Grounding of Enclosures.................................................... 438
404.14 Rating and Use of Snap Switches....................................... 438
404.15 Switch Marking.................................................................. 439
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ARTICLE 406RECEPTACLES, CORD CONNECTORS,

AND ATTACHMENT PLUGS (CAPS).......................................... 440
406.1 Scope.................................................................................. 440
406.2 Definitions........................................................................... 440
406.3 Receptacle Rating and Type................................................. 440
406.4 General Installation Requirements........................................ 441
406.5 Receptacle Mounting........................................................... 443
406.6 Receptacle Faceplates......................................................... 444
406.7 Attachment Plugs, Cord Connectors, and Flanged Surface
Devices.................................................................................... 445
406.9 Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations................................ 445
406.11 Connecting Receptacle Grounding Terminal to
Equipment Grounding Conductor............................................... 447
406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Dwelling Units................ 447
406.13 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Guest Rooms and
Guest Suites............................................................................. 447
406.14 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Child Care Facilities........ 447
ARTICLE 408SWITCHBOARDS AND PANELBOARDS........ 448

Part I. General............................................................................... 448
408.1 Scope.................................................................................. 448
408.3 Arrangement of Busbars and Conductors............................. 448
408.4 Field Identification............................................................... 450
408.5 Clearance for Conductors Entering Bus Enclosures.............. 450
408.7 Unused Openings................................................................. 450
Part III. Panelboards..................................................................... 451
408.36 Overcurrent Protection of Panelboards............................... 451
408.37 Panelboards in Damp or Wet Locations.............................. 452
408.41 Neutral Conductor Terminations......................................... 453
Part IV. Construction Specifications.............................................. 454
408.54 Maximum Number of Overcurrent Devices......................... 454
ARTICLE 410LUMINAIRES, LAMPHOLDERS, AND

LAMPS......................................................................................... 455
Part I. General............................................................................... 455
410.1 Scope.................................................................................. 455
410.2 Definitions........................................................................... 455
410.6 Listing Required................................................................... 456
Part II. Luminaire Locations.......................................................... 456
410.10 Luminaires in Specific Locations........................................ 456
410.11 Luminaires Near Combustible Material............................... 458
410.16 Luminaires in Clothes Closets............................................ 458
410.18 Space for Cove Lighting..................................................... 459
Part III. Luminaire Outlet Boxes and Covers................................. 459
410.22 Outlet Boxes to be Covered................................................ 459
410.24 Connection of Electric-Discharge and LED Luminaires....... 459
Part IV. Luminaire Supports.......................................................... 460
410.30 Supports............................................................................ 460
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410.36 Means of Support.............................................................. 461
Part V. Grounding (Bonding).......................................................... 462
410.44 Methods of Grounding....................................................... 462
Part VI. Wiring of Luminaires........................................................ 463
410.50 Polarization of Luminaires.................................................. 463
410.62 Cord-Connected Luminaires.............................................. 463
410.64 Luminaires as Raceways................................................... 464
410.68 Conductors and Ballasts.................................................... 464
Part VIII. Installation of Lampholders............................................ 464
410.90 Screw-Shell Lampholders.................................................. 464
410.96 Lampholders in Wet or Damp Locations............................. 464
410.97 Lampholders Near Combustible Material............................ 464
Part X. Recessed Luminaires........................................................ 465
410.110 General............................................................................ 465
410.115 Thermally Protected......................................................... 465
410.116 Recessed Luminaire Clearances...................................... 465
410.117 Wiring.............................................................................. 465
Part XII. Electric-Discharge Lighting............................................. 465
410.130 General............................................................................ 465
Part XIV. Track Lighting................................................................. 467
410.151 Installation....................................................................... 467
410.154 Fastening......................................................................... 467
422.51 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Vending Machines....................... 476

422.52 Electric Drinking Fountains................................................ 476
ARTICLE 411LIGHTING SYSTEMS OPERATING AT

30V OR LESS.............................................................................. 468
Part I. General............................................................................... 480

430.1 Scope.................................................................................. 480
430.2 Definitions........................................................................... 480
430.6 Table FLC versus Motor Nameplate Current Rating............... 481
430.8 Marking on Controllers......................................................... 482
430.9 Motor Controller Terminal Requirements.............................. 482
430.14 Location of Motors............................................................. 483
430.17 The Highest Rated Motor.................................................... 483
Part II. Conductor Size.................................................................. 483
430.22 Single Motor Conductor Size.............................................. 483
430.24 Several MotorsConductor Size....................................... 483
430.28 Motor Feeder Taps............................................................. 484
Part III. Overload Protection.......................................................... 484
430.31 Overload............................................................................ 485
430.32 Overload Sizing for Continuous-Duty Motors...................... 485
430.36 Use of Fuses for Overload Protection.................................. 486
430.37 Number of Overload Devices.............................................. 486
Part IV. Branch-Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault
Protection..................................................................................... 486
430.51 General.............................................................................. 486
430.52 Branch-Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault
Protection................................................................................. 487
430.55 Single Overcurrent Device.................................................. 488
Part V. Feeder Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault
Protection..................................................................................... 489
430.62 Feeder Protection............................................................... 489
411.1 Scope.................................................................................. 468

411.2 Definition............................................................................. 468
411.3 Listing Required................................................................... 468
411.4 Specific Location Requirements........................................... 468
411.5 Secondary Circuits............................................................... 469
ARTICLE 422APPLIANCES................................................... 470

Part I. General............................................................................... 470
422.1 Scope.................................................................................. 470
422.2 Definitions........................................................................... 470
422.3 Other Articles....................................................................... 471
Part II. Branch-Circuit Requirements............................................ 471
422.10 Branch-Circuit Rating........................................................ 471
422.12 Central Heating Equipment (Furnaces)............................... 472
422.13 Storage Water Heaters....................................................... 472
422.15 Central Vacuums................................................................ 472
422.16 Flexible Cords.................................................................... 473
422.18 Support of Ceiling Paddle Fans........................................... 474
Part III. Disconnect....................................................................... 474
422.30 General.............................................................................. 474
422.31 Permanently Connected Appliance Disconnects................. 474
422.33 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Appliance Disconnects............. 475
422.34 Unit Switches as Disconnects............................................ 475
ARTICLE 424FIXED ELECTRIC SPACE-HEATING

EQUIPMENT................................................................................ 477
Part I. General............................................................................... 477
424.1 Scope.................................................................................. 477
424.3 Branch Circuits.................................................................... 477
424.9 Permanently Installed Electric Baseboard Heaters with
Receptacles.............................................................................. 478
Part III. Electric Space-Heating Equipment................................... 478
Part V. Electric Space-Heating Cables.......................................... 479
424.36 Clearances of Wiring in Ceilings......................................... 479
424.38 Area Restrictions................................................................ 479
424.39 Clearance from Other Objects and Openings...................... 479
424.44 Installation of Cables in Concrete or Poured
Masonry Floors......................................................................... 479
Part VI. Duct Heaters..................................................................... 479
424.65 Disconnect for Electric Duct Heater Controllers.................. 479
ARTICLE 430MOTORS, MOTOR CIRCUITS, AND

CONTROLLERS........................................................................... 480
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Part VI. Motor Control Circuits...................................................... 490
430.72 Overcurrent Protection for Control Circuits......................... 490
430.73 Protection of Conductors from Physical Damage................ 490
430.75 Disconnect for Control Circuits........................................... 490
Part VII. Motor Controllers............................................................. 491
430.83 Controller Rating................................................................ 491
430.84 Need Not Open All Conductors of the Circuit....................... 491
430.87 Controller for Each Motor................................................... 491
Part IX. Disconnecting Means....................................................... 491
430.102 Disconnect Requirement.................................................. 491
430.103 Operation of Disconnect................................................... 493
430.104 Marking and Mounting..................................................... 493
430.107 Readily Accessible........................................................... 493
430.109 Disconnecting Means Rating............................................ 493
430.111 Combination Controller and Disconnect............................ 493
Part XIV. Tables............................................................................. 494
Table 430.248 Full-Load Current, Single-Phase Motors.................. 494
Table 430.250 Full-Load Current, Three-Phase Motors................... 494
ARTICLE 440AIR-CONDITIONING AND

REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT.................................................. 495
Part I. General............................................................................... 495
440.1 Scope.................................................................................. 495
440.2 Definitions........................................................................... 495
440.3 Other Articles....................................................................... 495
440.4 Marking on Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressors and
Equipment................................................................................ 495
440.6 Ampacity and Rating............................................................ 496
Part II. Disconnecting Means........................................................ 496
440.12 Rating and Interrupting Capacity........................................ 496
440.13 Cord-Connected Equipment............................................... 496
440.14 Location............................................................................ 496
Part III. Overcurrent Protection..................................................... 497
440.21 General.............................................................................. 497
440.22 Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Overcurrent Device Size.... 497
Part IV. Conductor Sizing.............................................................. 498
440.32 Conductor Size for Single Motor-Compressors................... 498
Part VII. Room Air Conditioners..................................................... 498
440.62 Branch-Circuit Requirements............................................. 498
440.64 Supply Cords..................................................................... 499
440.65 Leakage Current Detector-Interrupter and Arc-Fault
Circuit Interrupter..................................................................... 499
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ARTICLE 445GENERATORS.................................................. 500

445.1 Scope.................................................................................. 500
445.11 Marking............................................................................. 500
445.13 Ampacity of Conductors..................................................... 500
445.19 Generators Supplying Multiple Loads................................. 502
ARTICLE 450TRANSFORMERS............................................ 503

Part I. General............................................................................... 503
450.1 Scope.................................................................................. 503
450.3 Overcurrent Protection......................................................... 503
450.9 Ventilation............................................................................ 504
450.11 Marking............................................................................. 505
450.13 Transformer Accessibility................................................... 505
ARTICLE 480STORAGE BATTERIES.................................... 506

480.1 Scope.................................................................................. 506
480.2 Definitions........................................................................... 506
480.3 Wiring and Equipment Supplied from Batteries.................... 506
480.4 Overcurrent Protection for Prime Movers.............................. 507
480.5 Disconnecting Means.......................................................... 507
480.8 Racks and Trays................................................................... 507
480.9 Battery Locations................................................................. 507
Chapter 4. Equipment For General Use
Practice Questions........................................................................ 509
FINAL EXAM A................................................................... 523

FINAL EXAM B................................................................... 532
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Introduction.......................................................................................xi
About This Textbook.........................................................................xiii
How to Use the National Electrical Code............................................xv
About the Author............................................................................ xviii
About the Graphic Illustrator............................................................xix
Mike Holt Enterprises Team...............................................................xx
ARTICLE 90INTRODUCTION TO THE NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE......................................................................... 1
90.1 Purpose of the NEC.................................................................... 1
90.2 Scope of the NEC....................................................................... 2
90.3 Code Arrangement..................................................................... 4
90.4 Enforcement.............................................................................. 5
90.5 Mandatory Requirements and Explanatory Material................... 6
90.6 Formal Interpretations................................................................ 7
90.7 Examination of Equipment for Product Safety............................. 7
90.9 Units of Measurement................................................................ 7
PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR ARTICLE 90INTRODUCTION.... 8
CHAPTER 5SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES................ 11

ARTICLE 500HAZARDOUS (CLASSIFIED) LOCATIONS....... 13
500.1 ScopeArticles 500 Through 504......................................... 13
500.2 Definitions............................................................................. 14
500.3 Other Articles......................................................................... 15
500.4 General.................................................................................. 15
500.5 Classifications of Locations.................................................... 16
500.6 Material Groups..................................................................... 18
500.7 Protection Techniques............................................................ 18
500.8 Equipment............................................................................. 19
500.9 Specific Occupancies............................................................. 21
ARTICLE 501CLASS I HAZARDOUS (CLASSIFIED)

LOCATIONS................................................................................... 23
Part I. General................................................................................. 23
501.1 Scope.................................................................................... 23
Part II. Wiring.................................................................................. 23
501.10 Wiring Methods.................................................................... 23
501.15 Raceway and Cable Seals.................................................... 25
501.20 Conductor Insulation............................................................ 29
501.30 Grounding and Bonding....................................................... 29
Part III. Equipment.......................................................................... 30
501.100 Transformers and Capacitors............................................. 30
501.105 Meters, Instruments, and Relays........................................ 31

501.115 Enclosures......................................................................... 31
501.120 Control Transformers and Relays........................................ 31
501.125 Motors............................................................................... 32
501.130 Luminaires........................................................................ 32
501.135 Utilization Equipment......................................................... 33
501.140 Flexible Cords.................................................................... 33
501.145 Receptacles and Attachment Plugs.................................... 34
501.150 Limited-Energy and Communications Systems.................. 34
ARTICLE 502CLASS II HAZARDOUS (CLASSIFIED)

LOCATIONS................................................................................... 35
Part I. General................................................................................. 35
502.1 Scope.................................................................................... 35
502.5 Explosionproof Equipment...................................................... 35
Part II. Wiring.................................................................................. 36
502.10 Wiring Methods.................................................................... 36
502.15 Seals................................................................................... 37
502.115 Switches, Circuit Breakers, Motor Controllers, and Fuses.... 38
502.120 Control Transformers......................................................... 39
502.125 Motors............................................................................... 39
502.130 Luminaires........................................................................ 39
502.140 Flexible Cords.................................................................... 40
ARTICLE 503CLASS III HAZARDOUS (CLASSIFIED)

LOCATIONS................................................................................... 43
Part I. General................................................................................. 43
503.1 Scope.................................................................................... 43
503.5 General.................................................................................. 43
Part II. Wiring.................................................................................. 43
503.10 Wiring Methods.................................................................... 43
503.115 Switches, Circuit Breakers, Motor Controllers, and Fuses..... 44
503.120 Control Transformers......................................................... 45
503.125 Motors............................................................................... 45
503.130 Luminaires........................................................................ 45
503.140 Flexible Cords.................................................................... 45
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ARTICLE 511COMMERCIAL GARAGES, REPAIR, AND

STORAGE....................................................................................... 47
511.1 Scope.................................................................................... 47
511.2 Definitions............................................................................. 47
511.3 Classification of Hazardous Areas.......................................... 47
511.4 Wiring and Equipment in Hazardous (Classified) Locations..... 50
511.7 Wiring and Equipment Above Hazardous (Classified)
Locations.................................................................................... 50
511.9 Seals..................................................................................... 51
511.10 Special Equipment............................................................... 51
511.12 GFCI-Protected Receptacles................................................. 51
ARTICLE 514MOTOR FUEL DISPENSING FACILITIES......... 53

514.1 Scope.................................................................................... 53
514.2 Definition............................................................................... 53
514.3 Classification of Locations..................................................... 53
514.4 Wiring and Equipment Within Class I Locations...................... 54
514.7 Wiring and Equipment Above Class I Locations....................... 54
514.8 Underground Wiring............................................................... 55
514.9 Raceway Seal........................................................................ 55
514.11 Circuit Disconnect................................................................ 56
514.13 Maintenance and Service of Dispensing Equipment............. 56
ARTICLE 517HEALTH CARE FACILITIES............................... 59

Part I. General................................................................................. 59
517.1 Scope.................................................................................... 59
517.2 Definitions............................................................................. 59
Part II. Wiring and Protection.......................................................... 60
517.10 Applicability......................................................................... 60
517.12 Wiring Methods.................................................................... 60
517.13 Grounding of Equipment in Patient Care Areas..................... 60
517.16 Receptacles With Insulated Grounding Terminals.................. 62
517.18 General Care Areas.............................................................. 62
Part VI. Communications and Signaling Systems........................... 63
517.80 Patient Care Areas............................................................... 63
517.81 Other-Than-Patient-Care Areas............................................ 63
ARTICLE 518ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCIES.............................. 65

518.1 Scope.................................................................................... 65
518.2 General Classifications........................................................... 65
518.3 Other Articles......................................................................... 65
518.4 Wiring Methods...................................................................... 65
ARTICLE 525CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, FAIRS, AND

SIMILAR EVENTS......................................................................... 67
Part I. General Requirements.......................................................... 67
525.1 Scope.................................................................................... 67
525.2 Definitions............................................................................. 67
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525.3 Other Articles......................................................................... 67

525.5 Overhead Conductor Clearances............................................ 67
525.6 Protection of Electrical Equipment.......................................... 68
Part II. Power Sources.................................................................... 68
525.10 Services.............................................................................. 68
525.11 Multiple Sources of Supply.................................................. 68
525.20 Wiring Methods.................................................................... 69
525.21 Rides, Tents, and Concessions............................................. 70
525.22 Outdoor Portable Distribution or Termination Boxes.............. 70
525.23 GFCI-Protected Receptacles and Equipment......................... 70
Part IV. Grounding and Bonding...................................................... 70
525.30 Equipment Bonding............................................................. 70
525.31 Equipment Grounding.......................................................... 71
525.32 Equipment Grounding Conductor Continuity Assurance........ 71
ARTICLE 547AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS............................ 73

547.1 Scope.................................................................................... 73
547.2 Definitions............................................................................. 73
547.5 Wiring Methods...................................................................... 73
547.8 Luminaires............................................................................ 75
547.10 Equipotential Planes and Bonding of Equipotential Planes.... 75
ARTICLE 550MOBILE HOMES, MANUFACTURED

HOMES, AND MOBILE HOME PARKS......................................... 77
Part I. General................................................................................. 77
550.1 Scope.................................................................................... 77
550.2 Definitions............................................................................. 77
550.4 General Requirements........................................................... 78
550.13 Receptacle Outlets............................................................... 78
550.25 AFCI Protection.................................................................... 79
Part III. Services and Feeders......................................................... 79
550.30 Distribution Systems............................................................ 79
550.31 Allowable Demand Factors................................................... 79
550.32 Disconnect.......................................................................... 80
550.33 Feeder................................................................................. 81
ARTICLE 555MARINAS AND BOATYARDS........................... 83

555.1 Scope.................................................................................... 83
555.2 Definitions............................................................................. 83
555.3 Ground-Fault Protection......................................................... 83
555.5 Transformers......................................................................... 83
555.7 Location of Service Equipment............................................... 84
555.9 Electrical Connections............................................................ 84
555.10 Electrical Equipment Enclosures.......................................... 84
555.12 Load Calculations for Service and Feeder Conductors.......... 84
555.13 Wiring Methods and Installation........................................... 85
555.15 Grounding............................................................................ 86
555.17 Boat Receptacle Disconnecting Means................................. 86
555.19 Receptacles......................................................................... 86
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555.21 Motor Fuel Dispensing StationsHazardous (Classified)
Locations.................................................................................... 87
555.22 Repair Facilities................................................................... 88
Part VIII. Machine Rooms, Control Rooms, Machinery Spaces,

and Control Spaces...................................................................... 141
620.85 GFCI-Protected Receptacles............................................... 141
ARTICLE 590TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS........................ 89
ARTICLE 625ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM..... 143
590.1 Scope.................................................................................... 89
590.2 All Installations...................................................................... 89
590.3 Time Constraints.................................................................... 89
590.4 General.................................................................................. 90
590.5 Listing of Decorative Lighting................................................. 92
590.6 Ground-Fault Protection for Personnel.................................... 92
Part I. General............................................................................... 144

625.1 Scope.................................................................................. 144
625.2 Definitions........................................................................... 144
625.5 Listed or Labeled................................................................. 144
Part III. Equipment Construction................................................... 144
625.13 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment...................................... 144
625.14 Rating................................................................................ 144
625.15 Markings........................................................................... 145
Part IV. Control and Protection...................................................... 145
625.22 Personnel Protection System............................................. 145
Part V. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Locations.................... 145
625.29 Indoor Sites....................................................................... 145
625.30 Outdoor Sites..................................................................... 146
PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 5

SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES.............................................................. 94
CHAPTER 6SPECIAL EQUIPMENT................... 125

ARTICLE 600ELECTRIC SIGNS AND OUTLINE LIGHTING... 127
Part I. General............................................................................... 127
600.1 Scope.................................................................................. 127
600.2 Definitions........................................................................... 127
600.3 Listing................................................................................. 127
600.4 Markings............................................................................. 127
600.5 Branch Circuits.................................................................... 128
600.6 Disconnecting Means.......................................................... 128
600.9 Location.............................................................................. 131
600.10 Portable or Mobile Signs.................................................... 131
600.21 Ballasts, Transformers, and Electronic Power Supplies....... 132
600.24 Class 2 Power Sources...................................................... 132
600.33 LED Sign Illumination Systems, Secondary Wiring.............. 132
ARTICLE 604MANUFACTURED WIRING SYSTEMS........... 135

604.1 Scope.................................................................................. 135
604.2 Definition............................................................................. 135
604.4 Uses Permitted.................................................................... 136
604.6 Construction........................................................................ 136
604.7 Securing and Supporting..................................................... 136
ARTICLE 620ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS, AND

MOVING WALKS......................................................................... 139
Part I. General............................................................................... 139
620.1 Scope.................................................................................. 139
Part III. Wiring............................................................................... 139
620.23 Branch Circuit for Machine Room/Machinery Space........... 139
620.24 Branch Circuit for Hoistway Pit........................................... 140
Part IV. Installation of Conductors................................................. 140
620.37 Wiring in Elevator Hoistways and Machine Rooms.............. 140
Part VI. Disconnecting Means and Control.................................... 140
ARTICLE 640AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING,

AMPLIFICATION, AND REPRODUCTION EQUIPMENT............ 147
Part I. General............................................................................... 147
640.1 Scope.................................................................................. 147
640.2 Definitions........................................................................... 147
640.3 Locations and Other Articles................................................ 147
640.4 Protection of Electrical Equipment........................................ 148
640.6 Mechanical Execution of Work............................................. 148
640.9 Wiring Methods.................................................................... 150
640.10 Audio Systems Near Bodies of Water.................................. 150
Part II. Permanent Audio System Installations.............................. 150
640.21 Use of Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables........................... 150
640.22 Wiring of Equipment Racks................................................ 151
640.23 Number of Conductors in a Raceway................................. 151
640.25 Loudspeakers in Fire-Resistance-Rated Partitions,
Walls, and Ceilings.................................................................... 151
ARTICLE 645INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT.... 153

645.1 Scope.................................................................................. 153
645.2 Definitions........................................................................... 153
645.3 Other Articles....................................................................... 153
645.4 Information Technology Equipment Room............................ 155
645.5 Supply Circuits and Interconnecting Cables.......................... 155
645.6 Cables Not in Information Technology Equipment Room....... 157
645.7 Penetrations........................................................................ 157
645.11 Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)................................. 158
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ARTICLE 680SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, HOT TUBS,
FOUNTAINS, AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS......................... 159
Part I. General Requirements for Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and
Fountains...................................................................................... 159
680.1 Scope.................................................................................. 159
680.2 Definitions........................................................................... 159
680.3 Other Articles....................................................................... 160
680.7 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment.................................. 160
680.8 Overhead Conductor Clearance............................................ 161
680.9 Electric Water Heater........................................................... 161
680.10 Underground Wiring........................................................... 162
680.11 Equipment Rooms and Pits................................................ 162
680.12 Maintenance Disconnecting Means.................................... 162
Part II. Permanently Installed Pools, Outdoor Spas, and
Outdoor Hot Tubs.......................................................................... 163
680.20 General.............................................................................. 163
680.21 Motors............................................................................... 163
680.22 Lighting, Receptacles, and Equipment................................ 164
680.23 Underwater Luminaires...................................................... 166
680.24 Junction Box, Transformer, or GFCI Enclosure..................... 168
680.25 Feeders............................................................................. 170
680.26 Equipotential Bonding........................................................ 170
680.27 Specialized Equipment....................................................... 173
Part III. Storable Swimming Pools................................................ 173
680.30 General.............................................................................. 173
680.31 Pumps............................................................................... 173
680.34 Receptacle Locations......................................................... 174
Part IV. Spas and Hot Tubs............................................................ 174
680.40 General.............................................................................. 174
680.41 Emergency Switch for Spas and Hot Tubs.......................... 174
680.42 Outdoor Installations.......................................................... 174
680.43 Indoor Installations............................................................ 175
680.44 GFCI Protection.................................................................. 176
Part V. Fountains........................................................................... 177
680.50 General.............................................................................. 177
680.51 Luminaires, Submersible Pumps, and Other
Submersible Equipment............................................................ 177
680.53 Bonding............................................................................. 177
680.55 Methods of Equipment Grounding...................................... 178
680.56 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment................................ 178
680.57 Signs in or Adjacent to Fountains....................................... 178
Part VII. Hydromassage Bathtubs................................................. 178
680.70 General.............................................................................. 178
680.71 GFCI Protection.................................................................. 178
680.72 Other Electrical Equipment................................................. 179
680.73 Accessibility....................................................................... 179
680.74 Equipotential Bonding........................................................ 179
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ARTICLE 690SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS....... 181

*This article is covered in Mike Holts Illustrated Guide to
Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
ARTICLE 695FIRE PUMPS.................................................... 183

695.1 Scope.................................................................................. 183
695.3 Power Source(s).................................................................. 183
695.4 Continuity of Power.............................................................. 184
695.5 Transformers....................................................................... 185
695.6 Power Wiring....................................................................... 185
695.7 Voltage Drop........................................................................ 186
695.14 Control Wiring.................................................................... 186

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT................................................................ 188
CHAPTER 7SPECIAL CONDITIONS.................. 207

ARTICLE 700EMERGENCY SYSTEMS................................. 209
Part I. General............................................................................... 209
700.1 Scope.................................................................................. 209
700.2 Definitions........................................................................... 209
700.3 Tests and Maintenance........................................................ 210
700.4 Capacity.............................................................................. 210
700.5 Transfer Equipment.............................................................. 210
700.7 Signs................................................................................... 211
Part II. Circuit Wiring..................................................................... 211
700.10 Wiring................................................................................ 211
Part III. Sources of Power............................................................. 212
700.12 General Requirements....................................................... 212
Part IV. Circuits for Lighting and Power........................................ 214
700.15 Loads on Emergency Branch Circuits................................. 214
700.16 Emergency Illumination...................................................... 214
Part VI. Overcurrent Protection..................................................... 214
700.25 Accessibility....................................................................... 214
700.27 Coordination...................................................................... 214
ARTICLE 701LEGALLY REQUIRED STANDBY SYSTEMS.. 215

Part I. General............................................................................... 215
701.1 Scope.................................................................................. 215
701.2 Definitions........................................................................... 215
701.3 Tests and Maintenance........................................................ 215
701.4 Capacity and Rating............................................................. 216
701.7 Signs................................................................................... 216
701.10 Wiring................................................................................ 216
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Part III. Sources of Power............................................................. 216
701.12 General Requirements....................................................... 216
Part IV. Overcurrent Protection..................................................... 218
701.25 Accessibility....................................................................... 218
701.27 Coordination...................................................................... 218
ARTICLE 702OPTIONAL STANDBY SYSTEMS................... 219

Part I. General............................................................................... 219
702.1 Scope.................................................................................. 219
702.2 Definition............................................................................. 220
702.4 Capacity and Rating............................................................. 220
702.7 Signs................................................................................... 221
702.10 Wiring................................................................................ 221
702.12 Outdoor Generator Sets..................................................... 221
ARTICLE 725REMOTE-CONTROL, SIGNALING, AND

POWER-LIMITED CIRCUITS...................................................... 223
Part I. General............................................................................... 223
725.1 Scope.................................................................................. 223
725.2 Definitions........................................................................... 223
725.3 Other Articles....................................................................... 224
725.21 Electrical Equipment Behind Access Panels........................ 226
725.24 Mechanical Execution of Work........................................... 226
725.25 Abandoned Cable............................................................... 227
725.31 Safety-Control Equipment.................................................. 228
725.35 Circuit Requirements......................................................... 228
Part II. Class 1 Circuit Requirements............................................ 228
725.41 Class 1 Circuit Classifications and Power-Supply
Requirements........................................................................... 228
725.43 Class 1 Circuit Overcurrent Protection................................ 228
725.46 Class 1 Circuit Wiring Methods.......................................... 229
725.48 Conductors of Different Circuits in Same Cable, Cable
Tray, Enclosure, or Raceway...................................................... 229
725.49 Class 1 Circuit Conductors................................................. 229
725.51 Number of Conductors in a Raceway................................. 230
Part III. Class 2 and Class 3 Circuit Requirements........................ 230
725.121 Power Sources for Class 2 and Class 3 Circuits................ 230
725.124 Equipment Marking......................................................... 230
725.127 Wiring Methods on Supply Side of the Class 2 or
Class 3 Power Source............................................................... 230
725.130 Wiring Methods on Load Side of the Class 2 or
Class 3 Power Source............................................................... 231
725.136 Separation from Power Conductors.................................. 231
725.139 Conductors of Different Circuits in Same Cable,
Enclosure, Cable Tray, or Raceway............................................ 233
725.143 Support........................................................................... 234
725.154 Applications of Class 2 and Class 3 Cables...................... 234

Part VI. Listing Requirements....................................................... 236
725.179 Listing and Marking Requirements of Class 2 and
Class 3 Cables and Raceways................................................... 236
ARTICLE 760FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS................................. 239

Part I. General............................................................................... 239
760.1 Scope.................................................................................. 239
760.2 Definitions........................................................................... 239
760.3 Other Articles....................................................................... 240
760.21 Access to Electrical Equipment Behind Panels Designed
to Allow Access......................................................................... 241
760.25 Abandoned Cable............................................................... 242
760.30 Fire Alarm Circuit Identification.......................................... 243
760.32 Fire Alarm Circuit Cables Extending Beyond a Building....... 243
760.35 Fire Alarm Circuit Requirements......................................... 243
Part III. Power-Limited Fire Alarm (PLFA) Circuits......................... 243
760.121 Power Sources for Power-Limited Fire Alarm Circuits....... 243
760.124 Equipment Marking......................................................... 244
760.130 Wiring Methods on Load Side of Power-Limited Fire
Alarm Power Source................................................................. 244
760.136 Separation from Power Conductors.................................. 245
760.139 Power-Limited Fire Alarm Circuits, Class 2, Class 3,
and Communications Circuits................................................... 245
760.143 Support........................................................................... 246
760.154 Applications of Power-Limited Fire Alarm Cables (PLFA)..... 246
Part IV. Listing Requirements........................................................ 247
760.179 Listing and Marking Requirements of Power-Limited
Fire Alarm Cables (PLFA)........................................................... 247
ARTICLE 770OPTICAL FIBER CABLES AND

RACEWAYS................................................................................. 249
Part I. General............................................................................... 249
770.1 Scope.................................................................................. 249
770.2 Definitions........................................................................... 249
770.3 Other Articles....................................................................... 250
770.12 Innerduct........................................................................... 250
to Allow Access......................................................................... 251
770.25 Abandoned Cable............................................................... 252
Part II. Cables Outside and Entering Buildings............................. 253
770.48 Unlisted Cables Entering Buildings..................................... 253
Part V. Installation Methods Within Buildings............................... 253
770.110 Raceways for Optical Fiber Cables................................... 253
770.113 Installation of Optical Fiber Cables, Optical Fiber
Raceways, and Cable Routing Assemblies................................. 254
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770.133 Installation of Optical Fiber Cables................................... 255
770.154 Applications of Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways.......... 256
770.179 Listing and Marking of Optical Fiber Cables..................... 256

SPECIAL CONDITIONS............................................................... 257
CHAPTER 8COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS............................................................................... 273
ARTICLE 800COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS...................... 275
Part I. General............................................................................... 276
800.1 Scope.................................................................................. 276
800.2 Definitions........................................................................... 276
800.18 Installation of Equipment................................................... 277
to Allow Access......................................................................... 277
800.25 Abandoned Cable............................................................... 278
PART II. Cables Outside and Entering Buildings............................ 279
800.44 Overhead (Aerial) Communications Cables......................... 279
800.47 Underground Communications Wires and Cables
Entering Buildings..................................................................... 279
800.48 Unlisted Cables Entering Buildings..................................... 279
800.53 Lightning Conductors......................................................... 280
Part III. Protection......................................................................... 280
800.90 Primary Protection............................................................. 280
800.93 Grounding or Interruption of Metallic Sheath Members
of Communications Cables....................................................... 280
Part IV. Grounding Methods.......................................................... 280
800.100 Cable and Primary Protector Bonding and Grounding....... 280
800.110 Raceways for Communications Wires and Cables............ 283
800.113 Installation of Communications Cables and
Communications Raceways...................................................... 284
800.133 Installation of Communications Cables............................. 285
800.154 Applications of Communications Cables and
Communications Raceways...................................................... 286
800.156 Dwelling Unit Communications Outlet.............................. 287
Part VI. Listing Requirements....................................................... 287
800.179 Listing and Marking of Communications Cables............... 287
Part II. Receiving EquipmentAntenna Systems........................ 291

810.12 Support of Lead-In Cables................................................. 291
810.13 Avoid Contact with Conductors of Other Systems............... 291
810.15 Metal Antenna SupportsGrounding................................. 291
810.18 Clearances........................................................................ 291
810.20 Antenna Discharge Unit...................................................... 292
810.21 Bonding Conductor or Grounding Electrode Conductors...... 292
Part III. Amateur and Citizen Band Transmitting and Receiving
Antenna Systems.......................................................................... 296
810.51 Other Sections................................................................... 296
810.54 Clearance on Building........................................................ 296
810.57 Antenna Discharge Units.................................................... 296
810.58 Bonding Conductor or Grounding Electrode Conductors...... 296
ARTICLE 820COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION

(CATV) AND RADIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS....................... 297
Part I. General............................................................................... 298
820.1 Scope.................................................................................. 298
820.2 Definitions........................................................................... 298
820.3 Locations and Other Articles................................................ 298
820.15 Power Limitations.............................................................. 299
to Allow Access......................................................................... 299
820.25 Abandoned Cable............................................................... 300
Part II. Coaxial Cables Outside and Entering Buildings................. 301
820.48 Unlisted Cables and Raceways Entering Building............... 301
Part III. Protection......................................................................... 302
820.93 Grounding of the Outer Conductive Shield of Coaxial
Cables...................................................................................... 302
Part IV. Grounding Methods.......................................................... 302
820.100 Bonding and Grounding Methods..................................... 302
820.110 Raceways for Coaxial Cables........................................... 305
820.113 Installation of Coaxial Cables........................................... 306
820.133 Installation of Coaxial Cables and Equipment................... 307
820.154 Applications of Coaxial Cables.......................................... 308
820.179 Listing and Marking of Coaxial Cables.............................. 309

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS................................................. 310
ARTICLE 810RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT......... 289
FINAL EXAM A QUESTIONS....................................... 319
Part I. General............................................................................... 289

810.1 Scope.................................................................................. 289
810.3 Other Articles....................................................................... 290
810.4 Community Television Antenna............................................. 290
FINAL EXAM B QUESTIONS....................................... 330
INDEX....................................................................................... 341

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ARTICLE 90INTRODUCTION TO THE

ARTICLE 110REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

110.14 Conductor Termination and Splicing..................................... 46

CHAPTER 2WIRING AND PROTECTION.......... 65

ARTICLE 210BRANCH CIRCUITS........................................... 73

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ARTICLE 215FEEDERS.......................................................... 107

ARTICLE 220BRANCH-CIRCUIT, FEEDER, AND

220.83 Existing Dwelling Unit Calculations..................................... 128

ARTICLE 225OUTSIDE BRANCH CIRCUITS AND

ARTICLE 230SERVICES........................................................ 140

ARTICLE 240OVERCURRENT PROTECTION....................... 158

240.54 Type S Fuses, Adapters, and Fuseholders........................... 173

ARTICLE 250GROUNDING AND BONDING.......................... 177

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ARTICLE 285SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (SPDS) ....... 254

Part III. Connecting Surge protective devices............................... 256

CHAPTER 3WIRING METHODS AND

ARTICLE 310CONDUCTORS FOR GENERAL WIRING........ 306

ARTICLE 314OUTLET, DEVICE, PULL AND JUNCTION

ARTICLE 320ARMORED CABLE (TYPE AC)........................ 341

320.108 Equipment Grounding Conductor...................................... 345

ARTICLE 330METAL-CLAD CABLE (TYPE MC).................. 346

ARTICLE 334NONMETALLIC-SHEATHED CABLE

ARTICLE 338SERVICE-ENTRANCE CABLE

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ARTICLE 342INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT

ARTICLE 344RIGID METAL CONDUIT (TYPE RMC)........... 368

ARTICLE 348FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT (TYPE FMC).... 373

ARTICLE 350LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT

ARTICLE 352RIGID POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONDUIT

ARTICLE 356LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE NONMETALLIC

ARTICLE 358ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING

ARTICLE 362ELECTRICAL NONMETALLIC TUBING

362.28 Trimming........................................................................... 396

ARTICLE 376METAL WIREWAYS......................................... 398

ARTICLE 380MULTIOUTLET ASSEMBLIES......................... 401

ARTICLE 386SURFACE METAL RACEWAYS....................... 402

ARTICLE 392CABLE TRAYS................................................. 405

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CHAPTER 4EQUIPMENT FOR

ARTICLE 402FIXTURE WIRES.............................................. 430

ARTICLE 404SWITCHES....................................................... 432

ARTICLE 406RECEPTACLES, CORD CONNECTORS,

ARTICLE 408SWITCHBOARDS AND PANELBOARDS........ 448

ARTICLE 410LUMINAIRES, LAMPHOLDERS, AND

422.51 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Vending Machines....................... 476

ARTICLE 411LIGHTING SYSTEMS OPERATING AT

Part I. General............................................................................... 480

411.1 Scope.................................................................................. 468

ARTICLE 422APPLIANCES................................................... 470

ARTICLE 424FIXED ELECTRIC SPACE-HEATING

ARTICLE 430MOTORS, MOTOR CIRCUITS, AND

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ARTICLE 440AIR-CONDITIONING AND

ARTICLE 445GENERATORS.................................................. 500

ARTICLE 450TRANSFORMERS............................................ 503