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Mike Holts 2008 NEC Index

Introduction
This index is a free resource from Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc. It was designed to help you find what youre looking for in the Code book in seconds! This index lists all those difficult key words and gives you the section where these words appear in the code. Its a great tool to get you familiar with those hard to find references in the NEC! Use this index along with your Code Book and Tabs and youll be in great shape!

About the Author


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The National Electrical Code


The National Electrical Code (NEC) is written for persons who understand electrical terms, theory, safety procedures, and electrical trade practices. These individuals include electricians, electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, electrical engineers, designers, and other qualified persons. The Code was not written to serve as an instructive or teaching manual for untrained individuals [90.1(C)]. Learning to use the NEC is somewhat like learning to play the game of chess; its a great game if you enjoy mental warfare. You must first learn the names of the game pieces, how the pieces are placed on the board, and how each piece moves. In the electrical world, this is equivalent to completing a comprehensive course on basic electrical theory, such as: hat electricity is and how is it produced W angers of electrical potential: fire, arc blast, arc fault, D and electric shock irect current D eries and parallel circuits S lectrical formulas E lternating current A nduction, motors, generators, and transformers I Once you understand the fundamentals of the game of chess, youre ready to start playing the game. Unfortunately, at this point all you can do is make crude moves, because you really do not understand how all the information works together. To play chess well, you will need to learn how to use your knowledge by working on subtle strategies before you can work your way up to the more intriguing and complicated moves. Again, back to the electrical world, this is equivalent to completing a course on the basics of electrical theory. You have the foundation upon which to build, but now you need to take it to the next level, which you can do by reading this textbook. the Code doesnt cover every one of them. To safely apply the NEC, you must understand the purpose of a rule and how it affects the safety aspects of the installation.

NEC Terms and Concepts


The NEC contains many technical terms, so its crucial for Code users to understand their meanings and their applications. If you dont understand a term used in a Code rule, it will be impossible to properly apply the NEC requirement. Be sure you understand that Article 100 defines the terms that apply to two or more articles. For example, the term Dwelling Unit applies to many articles. If you dont know what a dwelling unit is, how can you apply the Code requirements for it? In addition, many articles have terms unique for that specific article. This means that the definitions of those terms are only applicable for that given article. For example, Section 250.2 contains the definitions of terms that only apply to Article 250, Grounding and Bonding.

Small Words, Grammar, and Punctuation


Its not only the technical words that require close attention, because even the simplest of words can make a big difference to the intent of a rule. The word or can imply alternate choices for equipment wiring methods, while and can mean an additional requirement. Lets not forget about grammar and punctuation. The location of a comma , can dramatically change the requirement of a rule.

Slang Terms or Technical Jargon


Electricians, engineers, and other trade-related professionals use slang terms or technical jargon that isnt shared by all. This makes it very difficult to communicate because not everybody understands the intent or application of those slang terms. So where possible, be sure you use the proper word, and dont use a word if you dont understand its definition and application. For example, lots of electricians use the term pigtail when describing the short conductor for the connection of a receptacle, switch, luminaire, or equipment. Although they may understand this, not everyone does.

Not a Game
Electrical work isnt a game, and it must be taken very seriously. Learning the basics of electricity, important terms and concepts, as well as the basic layout of the NEC gives you just enough knowledge to be dangerous. There are thousands of specific and unique applications of electrical installations, and

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NEC Style and Layout


Before we get into the details of the NEC, we need to take a few moments to understand its style and layout. Understanding the structure and writing style of the Code is very important before it can be used effectively. If you think about it, how can you use something if you dont know how it works? The National Electrical Code is organized into ten components. 1. Table of Contents 2. Article 90 (Introduction to the Code) 3. Chapters 1 through 9 (major categories) 4. Articles 90 through 830 (individual subjects) 5. Parts (divisions of an article) 6. Sections and Tables (Code requirements) 7. Exceptions (Code permissions) 8. Fine Print Notes (explanatory material) 9. Annexes (information) 10. Index 1. Table of Contents. The Table of Contents displays the layout of the Chapters, Articles, and Parts as well as the page numbers. Its an excellent resource and should be referred to periodically to observe the interrelationship of the various NEC components. When attempting to locate the rules for a particular situation, knowledgeable Code users often go first to the Table of Contents to quickly find the specific NEC part that applies. 2. Introduction. The NEC begins with Article 90, the introduction to the Code. It contains the purpose of the NEC, what is covered and what is not covered along with how the Code is arranged. It also gives information on enforcement and how mandatory and permissive rules are written as well as how explanatory material is included. Article 90 also includes information on formal interpretations, examination of equipment for safety, wiring planning, and information about formatting units of measurement. 3. Chapters. There are nine chapters, each of which is divided into articles. The articles fall into one of four groupings: General Requirements (Chapters 1 through 4), Specific Requirements (Chapters 5 through 7), Communications Systems (Chapter 8), and Tables (Chapter 9). Chapter 1 General Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials Chapter 4 Equipment for General Use Chapter 5 Special Occupancies Chapter 6 Special Equipment Chapter 7 Special Conditions

Chapter 8 Communications Systems (Telephone, Data, Satellite, and Cable TV) Chapter 9 TablesConductor and Raceway Specifications

4. Articles. The NEC contains approximately 140 articles, each of which covers a specific subject. For example: Article 110 General Requirements Article 250 Grounding and Bonding Article 300 Wiring Methods Article 430 Motors and Motor Controllers Article 500 Hazardous (Classified) Locations Article 680 Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations Article 725 Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits Article 800 Communications Systems

5. Parts. Larger articles are subdivided into parts. Authors Comment: Because the parts of a Code article arent included in the section numbers, we have a tendency to forget what Part the NEC rule is relating to. For example, Table 110.34(A) contains the working space clearances for electrical equipment. If we arent careful, we might think this table applies to all electrical installations, but Table 110.34(A) is located in Part III, which contains the requirements for Over 600 Volts, Nominal installations. The rules for working clearances for electrical equipment for systems 600V, nominal, or less are contained in Table 110.26(A)(1), which is located in Part II600 Volts, Nominal, or Less. 6. Sections and Tables. Sections. Each NEC rule is called a Code section. A Code section may be broken down into subsections by letters in parentheses (A), (B), etc. Numbers in parentheses (1), (2), etc., may further break down a subsection, and lowercase letters (a), (b), etc., further break the rule down to the third level. For example, the rule requiring all receptacles in a dwelling unit bathroom to be GFCI protected is contained in Section 210.8(A)(1). Section 210.8(A)(1) is located in Chapter 2, Article 210, Section 8, subsection (A), sub-subsection (1). Many in the industry incorrectly use the term Article when referring to a Code section. For example, they say Article 210.8, when they should say Section 210.8. Tables. Many Code requirements are contained within tables, which are lists of NEC requirements placed in a systematic arrangement. The titles of the tables are extremely important; you must read them carefully in order to understand

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the contents, applications, limitations, etc., of each table in the Code. Many times notes are provided in or below a table; be sure to read them as well since they are also part of the requirement. For example, Note 1 for Table 300.5 explains how to measure the cover when burying cables and raceways, and Note 5 explains what to do if solid rock is encountered. 7. Exceptions. Exceptions are Code requirements or allowances that provide an alternative method to a specific requirement. There are two types of exceptionsmandatory and permissive. When a rule has several exceptions, those exceptions with mandatory requirements are listed before the permissive exceptions. Mandatory Exception. A mandatory exception uses the words shall or shall not. The word shall in an exception means that if youre using the exception, youre required to do it in a particular way. The phrase shall not means it isnt permitted. Permissive Exception. A permissive exception uses words such as shall be permitted, which means its acceptable (but not mandatory) to do it in this way. 8. Fine Print Note (FPN). A fine print note contains explanatory material intended to clarify a rule or give assistance, but it isnt a Code requirement [90.5(C)]. 9. Annexes. Annexes arent a part of the NEC requirements, and are included in the Code for informational purposes only. 10. Index. The Index at the back of the NEC is helpful in locating a specific rule. Authors Comment: Changes to the NEC since the previous edition(s), are identified by shading, but rules that have been relocated arent identified as a change. A bullet symbol is located on the margin to indicate the location of a rule that was deleted from a previous edition. permitted for a service? If youre an experienced Code user, youll know Article 230 applies to Services, and because this article is so large, its divided up into multiple parts (actually eight parts). With this knowledge, you can quickly go to the Table of Contents and see that it lists Service Equipment Disconnecting Means requirements in Part VI. Authors Comment: The number 70 precedes all page numbers because the NEC is NFPA standard number 70. Index. If you use the Index, which lists subjects in alphabetical order, to look up the term service disconnect, youll see theres no listing. If you try disconnecting means, then services, youll find the Index specifies the rule is located in Article 230, Part VI. Because the NEC doesnt give a page number in the Index, youll need to use the Table of Contents to find the page number, or flip through the Code to Article 230, then continue to flip through pages until you find Part VI. Many people complain that the NEC only confuses them by taking them in circles. As you gain experience in using the Code and deepen your understanding of words, terms, principles, and practices, you will find the NEC much easier to understand and use than you originally thought.

Customizing Your Code Book


One way to increase your comfort level with the Code is to customize it to meet your needs. You can do this by highlighting and underlining important NEC requirements, and by attaching tabs to important pages. Highlighting. As you read through this textbook, be sure you highlight those requirements in the Code that are the most important or relevant to you. Use yellow for general interest and orange for important requirements you want to find quickly. Be sure to highlight terms in the Index and Table of Contents as you use them. Underlining. Underline or circle key words and phrases in the NEC with a red pen (not a lead pencil) and use a six-inch ruler to keep lines straight and neat. This is a very handy way to make important requirements stand out. A small six-inch ruler also comes in handy for locating specific information in the many Code tables. Tabbing the NEC. By placing tabs on Code articles, sections, and tables, it will make it easier for you to use the NEC. However, too many tabs will defeat the purpose. You can order a custom set of Code tabs online at www.MikeHolt.com, or by calling 1.888.NEC.CODE.

How to Locate a Specific Requirement


How to go about finding what youre looking for in the Code depends, to some degree, on your experience with the NEC. Code experts typically know the requirements so well they just go to the correct rule without any outside assistance. The Table of Contents might be the only thing very experienced NEC users need to locate the requirement theyre looking for. On the other hand, average Code users should use all of the tools at their disposal, and that includes the Table of Contents and the Index. Table of Contents. Lets work out a simple example: What NEC rule specifies the maximum number of disconnects

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Description Section Description Section

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Agricultural Buildings Definitions Equipotential Planes and Bonding of Equipotential Planes Luminaires Scope Wiring Methods Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment General Ampacity and Rating Conductor Size for Several Motor-Compressors Conductor Size for Single Motor-Compressors Disconnect Location Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Overcurrent Device Size Room Units Branch-Circuit Requirements Disconnecting Means. Leakage Current Detector-Interrupter and Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Supply Cords Appliances Disconnect Cord-and-Plug-Connected Appliance Disconnects Permanently Connected Appliance Disconnects Unit Switches as Disconnects General Branch-Circuit Rating Central Heating Equipment (Furnaces) Central Vacuums Cord-and-Plug-Connected Vending Machines Electric Drinking Fountains Flexible Cords Overcurrent Protection Storage Water Heaters Support of Ceiling Paddle Fans Armored Cable Bends Boxes and Fittings Conductor Ampacities Construction Equipment Grounding Conductor Exposed Work 547.2 547.10 547.8 547.1 547.5

In Accessible Attics or Roof Spaces Securing and Supporting Through or Parallel to Framing Members Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Assembly OccupancIes General Classifications Other Articles Scope Wiring Methods Audio Signal Processing, Amplification, and Reproduction Equipment Audio Systems Near Bodies of Water Definitions Grounding and Bonding Locations and Other Articles Loudspeakers in Fire-Resistance-Rated Partitions, Walls, and Ceilings Mechanical Execution of Work Number of Conductors in a Raceway Protection of Electrical Equipment Scope Use of Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables Wiring Methods Wiring of Equipment Racks

320.23 320.30 320.17 320.12 320.10 518.2 518.3 518.1 518.4

440.6 440.33 440.32 440.14 440.22 440.62 440.63 440.65 440.64

640.10 640.2 640.7 640.3 640.25 640.6 640.23 640.4 640.1 640.21 640.9 640.22

422.33 422.31 422.34 422.10 422.12 422.15 422.51 422.52 422.16 422.11 422.13 422.18 320.24 320.40 320.80 320.100 320.108 320.15

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Boxes Boxes and Conduit Bodies for Conductors 4 AWG and Larger Boxes Recessed in Walls or Ceilings Conductors That Enter Boxes or Conduit Bodies Covers and Canopies Damp or Wet Locations Handhole Enclosures Metal Boxes Nonmetallic Boxes Number of 6 AWG and Smaller Conductors in Boxes and Conduit Bodies Outlet Box Repairing Gaps Around Boxes Short-Radius Conduit Bodies Support of Boxes and Conduit Bodies 314.28 314.20 314.17 314.25 314.15 314.30 314.4 314.3 314.16 314.27 314.21 314.5 314.23

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Description Surface Extensions Wiring to be Accessible Branch Circuits Arc-Fault Circuit-InterrupterProtected Circuits Branch Circuits Required Branch-Circuit Rating Branch-Circuit Requirements for Devices Buildings with Multiple Occupancies Conductor Sizing GFCI Protection Guest Rooms and Guest Suites Identification for Branch Circuits Multiwire Branch Circuits Outlet Device Rating Overcurrent Protection Permissible Loads Building Supplied by Feeder Access to Occupants Disconnect Construction Disconnect Location Disconnecting Means Grouping of Disconnects Identification of Multiple Feeders Identified as Suitable for Service Equipment Maximum Number of Disconnects Number of Supplies Rating of Disconnecting Means Section 314.22 314.29 210.12 210.11 210.3 210.7 210.25 210.19 210.8 210.18 210.5 210.4 210.21 210.20 210.23 225.35 225.38 225.32 225.31 225.34 225.37 225.36 225.33 225.30 225.39 Description Feeder and Service Load CommercialKitchen Equipment Load CommercialShow Window and Track Lighting Load Dwelling UnitAppliance Load Dwelling UnitElectric Clothes Dryer Load Dwelling UnitElectric Ranges and Cooking Appliances Dwelling UnitSmall-Appliance and Laundry Load Feeder/Service Neutral Unbalanced Load Fixed Electric Space-Heating Load General Lighting Demand Factors Motor Load Noncoincident Loads Receptacle Load Optional Method Determining Existing Loads Dwelling UnitOptional Load Calculation MultifamilyOptional Load Calculation Optional CalculationTwo Dwelling Units Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs, and Similar Events Definitions Equipment Bonding Equipment Grounding Equipment Grounding Conductor Continuity Assurance GFCI-Protected Receptacles and Equipment Multiple Sources of Supply Other Articles Outdoor Portable Distribution or Termination Boxes Overhead Conductor Clearances Protection of Electrical Equipment Rides, Tents, and Concessions Scope Services Wiring Methods Cartridge Fuse Circuit Breakers Applications Indicating Markings Method of Operation Commercial Garages, Repair, and Storage Classification of Hazardous Areas Definitions GFCI-Protected Receptacles Scope Seals Special Equipment Section

220.56 220.43 220.53 220.54 220.55 220.52 220.61 220.51 220.42 220.50 220.60 220.44 220.87 220.82 220.84 220.85 525.2 525.30 525.31 525.32 525.23 525.11 525.3 525.22 525.5 525.6 525.21 525.1 525.10 525.20 240.61 240.85 240.81 240.83 240.80 511.3 511.2 511.12 511.1 511.9 511.10

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Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and Meter Enclosure Damp or Wet Locations Enclosures Installed in Walls Repairing Gaps Used for Raceway and Splices Cable Trays Cable Installation Conductor Ampacity of Multiconductor Cables in Cable Trays Equipment Grounding Conductor Installation Number of Multiconductor Cables in Cable Trays Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Calculations Branch-Circuit Load General Lighting Maximum Load on a Branch Circuit Other LoadsAll Occupancies 312.2 312.5 312.3 312.4 312.8 392.8 392.11 392.7 392.6 392.9 392.4 392.3

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Description Wiring and Equipment Above Hazardous Locations Wiring and Equipment in Hazardous Locations Communications Circuits Abandoned Cable Access to Electrical Equipment Behind Panels Designed to Allow Access Applications of Communications Cables Cable Grounding Definitions Dwelling Unit Communications Outlet Installation of Communications Cables Installation of Equipment Lightning Conductors Listing of Communications Cables Listing Requirements for Communications Cables Listing Requirements for Communications Raceways Mechanical Execution of Work Other Articles Overhead Communications Cables Primary Protection Raceways for Communications Circuits Scope Spread of Fire or Products of Combustion Unlisted Cables Entering Buildings Community Antenna Television (CATV) and Radio Distribution Systems Abandoned Cable Access to Electrical Equipment Behind Panels Designed to Allow Access Applications of Coaxial Cables and Raceways Section 511.7 511.4 800.25 800.21 800.154 800.100 800.2 800.156 800.133 800.18 800.53 800.113 800.179 800.182 800.24 800.3 800.44 800.90 800.110 800.1 800.26 800.48 Description Cable Grounding Definitions Grounding or Interruption of Metallic Members of Coaxial CATV Cables Installation of Coaxial Cables and Equipment Listing of Coaxial Cables Listing Requirements for Coaxial Cables Listing Requirements for Coaxial Raceways Locations and Other Articles Mechanical Execution of Work Overhead Coaxial Cables Power Limitations Raceways for Coaxial Cables Scope Spread of Fire or Products of Combustion Underground Circuits Entering Buildings Unlisted Cables and Raceways Entering Buildings Conductors Conductor Ampacity Conductor Construction Conductor Identification Conductors Conductors in Parallel Corrosive Conditions Insulation Temperature Limitation Location Minimum Size Conductors Stranded Conductors Section 820.100 820.2 820.93 820.133 820.113 820.179 820.182 820.3 820.24 820.44 820.15 820.110 820.1 820.26 820.47 820.48 310.15 310.13 310.12 310.2 310.4 310.9 310.10 310.8 310.5 310.3

820.25 820.21 820.154

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Electrical Metallic Tubing Bends Couplings and Connectors Listing Requirement Number of Bends (360) Number of Conductors Reaming and Threading Securing and Supporting Trade Size Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing Bends Bushings Equipment Grounding Conductor Joints 358.24 358.42 358.6 358.26 358.22 358.28 358.30 358.20 358.12 358.10 362.24 362.46 362.60 362.48

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Description Number of Bends (360) Number of Conductors Securing and Supporting Trade Sizes Trimming Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Electric Signs and Outline Lighting Ballasts, Transformers, and Electronic Power Supplies Branch Circuits Definitions Disconnects Grounding and Bonding Listing Location Markings Portable or Mobile Signs Scope Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks Branch Circuit for Hoistway Pit Branch Circuit for Machine Room/Machinery Space Disconnecting Means GFCI-Protected Receptacles Scope Wiring in Elevator Hoistways and Machine Rooms Emergency Standby Power Systems Application of Other Articles Capacity Coordination Emergency Illumination Equipment Approval Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment Loads on Emergency Branch Circuits Scope Signs Tests and Maintenance Transfer Equipment Wiring Enclosure Damp or Wet Locations Vertical Position Equipment Grounding Conductor Equipment Bonding Jumpers Identification of Equipment Grounding Conductors Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductor Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors Section 362.26 362.22 362.30 362.20 362.28 362.12 362.10 600.21 600.5 600.2 600.6 600.7 600.3 600.9 600.4 600.10 600.1 620.24 620.23 620.51 620.85 620.1 620.37 700.2 700.5 700.27 700.16 700.3 700.26 700.15 700.1 700.8 700.4 700.6 700.9 240.32 240.33 250.102 250.119 250.122 250.118 Description Section

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Feeders Equipment Grounding Conductor Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment Identification for Feeders Minimum Rating Overcurrent Protection Fire Alarm Systems Abandoned Cable Access to Electrical Equipment Behind Panels Designed to Allow Access Applications of Power-Limited Fire Alarm Cables (PLFA) Definitions Equipment Marking Fire Alarm Circuit Cables Extending Beyond a Building Fire Alarm Circuit Identification Fire Alarm Circuit Requirements Listing and Marking Requirements of Power-Limited Fire Alarm Cables (PLFA) Mechanical Execution of Work Other Articles Power Sources for Power-Limited Fire Alarm Circuits Power-Limited Fire Alarm Circuits, Class 2, Class 3, and Comunications Circuits Scope Separation from Power Conductors Support Wiring Methods on Load Side of Power-Limited Fire Alarm Power Source Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment Branch Circuits Disconnect for Electric Duct Heater Controllers Disconnecting Means. Fixture Wires Allowable Ampacity of Fixture Wires Minimum Size Neutral Conductor Overcurrent Protection Raceway Size Types Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables Ampacity of Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables Equipment Grounding Conductor Identification Neutral Conductor Identification Overcurrent Protection Protection from Damage 215.6 215.10 215.12 215.2 215.3 760.25 760.21 760.154 760.2 760.124 760.32 760.30 760.35 760.179 760.24 760.3 760.121 760.139 760.1 760.136 760.143 760.130 424.3 424.65 424.19 402.5 402.6 402.8 402.12 402.7 402.3 402.11 402.10 400.5 400.23 400.22 400.13 400.14

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Description Pull at Joints and Terminals Suitability Types of Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Flexible Metal Conduit Bends Fittings Grounding and Bonding Listing Requirements Number of Bends (360) Number of Conductors Securing and Supporting Trade Size Trimming Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Fountains Bonding Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment General GFCI-Protected Receptacles Luminaires, Submersible Pumps, and Other Submersibel Equipment Methods of Equipment Grounding Signs in or Adjacent to Fountains Section 400.10 400.3 400.4 400.8 400.7 348.24 348.42 348.60 348.6 348.26 348.22 348.30 348.20 348.28 348.12 348.10 680.53 680.56 680.50 680.58 680.51 680.55 680.57 Description Section

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General Requirements Approval of Conductors and Equipment Code Arrangement Conductor Sizes Conductor Termination and Splicing Copper Conductors Deteriorating Agents Enclosure Types Enforcement Examination of Equipment for Product Safety Examination, Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment Flash Protection Warning Formal Interpretations High-Leg Conductor Identification Identification of Disconnecting Means Interrupting Protection Rating Mandatory Requirements and Explanatory Material Manufacturers Markings Mechanical Execution of Work Mounting and Cooling of Equipment Purpose of the NEC Scope of the NEC Short-Circuit Current Rating Suitable Wiring Methods Units of Measurement Voltages Wiring Integrity. Grounding and Bonding Bonding Metal Parts Containing 277V and 480V Circuits Bonding of Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Metal Buildings or Structures Supplied by a Feeder or Branch Circuit Clean Surfaces GeneratorsPortable and Vehicle-Mounted Grounding Electrode Conductor High-Impedance Grounded Systems Intersystem Bonding Terminal Lightning Protection System Main Bonding Jumper and System Bonding Jumper Metal Boxes Objectionable Current Protection of Fittings Ranges, Ovens, and Clothes Dryers Receptacle Grounding Terminal to Metal Enclosure Separately Derived Systems Service EquipmentGrounding and Bonding Service Raceways and Enclosures 110.2 90.3 110.6 110.14 110.5 110.11 110.20 90.4 90.7 110.3 110.16 90.6 110.15 110.22 110.9 90.5 110.21 110.12 110.13 90.1 90.2 110.10 110.8 90.9 110.4 110.7

250.97 250.104 250.32 250.12 250.34 250.62 250.36 250.94 250.106 250.28 250.148 250.6 250.10 250.140 250.146 250.30 250.24 250.92

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Description Systems Required to be Grounded Termination of Grounding and Bonding Conductors Grounding Electrode Auxiliary Grounding Electrodes Common Grounding Electrode Contact Resistance of Ground Rod to the Earth Grounding Electrode Installation Requirements Grounding Electrode System Grounding Electrode Types Lightning Protection Electrode Grounding Electrode Conductor Grounding Electrode Conductor Installation Grounding Electrode Conductor Termination Fittings Sizing Grounding Electrode Conductor Termination to the Grounding Electrode Section 250.20 250.8 250.54 250.58 250.56 250.53 250.50 250.52 250.60 250.64 250.70 250.66 250.68 Description Luminaires Motors and Generators Multiwire Branch Circuits Receptacles and Attachment Plugs Scope Seals Switches, Circuit Breakers, Motor Controllers, and Fuses Wiring Methods Hazardous LocationsClass III Control Transformers Flexible Cords General Grounding and Bonding Limited-Energy and Communications Systems Luminaires Motors and Generators Receptacles and Attachment Plugs Scope Switches, Circuit Breakers, Motor Controllers, and Fuses Wiring Methods Health Care Facilities Applicability Definitions Essential Electrical Systems for Hospitals General Care Areas Grounding of Equipment in Patient Care Areas Receptacles With Insulated Grounding Terminals Scope Wiring Methods Heating Cables Hydromassage Bathtubs Accessibility Equipotential Bonding General GFCI Protection Other Electrical Equipment Section 502.130 502.125 502.40 502.145 502.1 502.15 502.115 502.10 503.120 503.140 503.5 503.30 503.150 503.130 503.125 503.145 503.1 503.115 503.10 517.10 517.2 517.30 517.18 517.13 517.16 517.1 517.12 424.44 680.73 680.74 680.70 680.71 680.72

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Hazardous Locations Classifications of Locations Definitions Equipment General Other Articles Protection Techniques ScopeArticles 500 Through 504 Specific Occupancies Hazardous LocationsClass I Conductor Insulation Conduit and Cable Seals Control Transformers and Relays Enclosures Flexible Cords Grounding and Bonding Limited-Energy and Communications Systems Luminaires Meters, Instruments, and Relays Motors and Generators Multiwire Branch Circuits Receptacles and Attachment Plugs Scope Transformers and Capacitors Utilization Equipment Wiring Methods Hazardous LocationsClass II Control Transformers Explosionproof Equipment Flexible Cords Grounding and Bonding Limited-Energy and Communications Systems 500.5 500.2 500.8 500.4 500.3 500.7 500.1 500.9 501.20 501.15 501.120 501.115 501.140 501.30 501.150 501.130 501.105 501.125 501.40 501.145 501.1 501.100 501.135 501.10 502.120 502.5 502.140 502.30 502.150

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Information Technology Equipment Cables Not in Information Technology Equipment Room Definitions Disconnecting Means Equipment Grounding Conductor Information Technology Equipment Room Penetrations Scope 645.6 645.2 645.10 645.15 645.4 645.7 645.1

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Description Supply Circuits and Interconnecting Cables Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) Intermediate Metal Conduit Bends Bushings Couplings and Connectors Dissimilar Metals Listing Requirements Number of Bends (360) Number of Conductors. Reaming Securing and Supporting Trade Size Uses Permitted Introduction to the National Electrical Code Code Arrangement Enforcement Examination of Equipment for Product Safety Formal Interpretations Mandatory Requirements and Explanatory Material Purpose of the NEC Scope of the NEC Units of Measurement Section 645.5 645.11 342.24 342.46 342.42 342.14 342.6 342.26 342.22 342.28 342.30 342.20 342.10 90.3 90.4 90.7 90.6 90.5 90.1 90.2 90.9 Description Coordination Definitions Equipment Approval Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment Scope Signs Tests and Maintenance Transfer Equipment Wiring Lighting Outlet Lighting Systems Operating at 30V or Less Listing Required Secondary Circuits Specific Location Requirements Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit Bends Fittings Grounding and Bonding Listing Requirements Number of Bends (360) Number of Conductors Securing and Supporting Trade Size Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit Bends Equipment Grounding Conductor Fittings Listing Requirement Number of Bends (360) Number of Conductors Securing and Supporting Trade Size Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Luminaires Branch-Circuit Conductors and Ballasts Clothes Closets Connection of Electric-Discharge Luminaires Cord-Connected Luminaires Listing Required Luminaire Mounting Luminaires Connected Together Luminaires in Specific Locations Luminaires Near Combustible Material Luminaires Used as a Raceway Outlet Boxes to be Covered Polarization of Luminaires Section 701.18 701.2 701.4 701.17 701.1 701.9 701.5 701.7 701.10 210.70 411.3 411.5 411.4 350.24 350.42 350.60 350.6 350.26 350.22 350.30 350.20 350.12 350.10 356.24 356.60 356.42 356.6 356.26 356.22 356.30 356.20 356.12 356.10 410.68 410.16 410.24 410.62 410.6 410.136 410.65 410.10 410.11 410.64 410.22 410.50

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Legally Required Standby Power Systems Application of Other Articles Capacity and Rating 701.3 701.6

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Description Screw-Shell Lampholders Space for Cove Lighting Supports Section 410.90 410.18 410.30 Description Motor Controllers Controller for Each Motor Controller Rating Need Not Open All Conductors of the Circuit Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities Circuit Disconnect Classification of Locations Definition Grounding and Bonding Maintenance and Service of Dispensing Equipment Raceway Seal Scope Underground Wiring Wiring and Equipment Above Class I Locations Wiring and Equipment Within Class I Locations Motors Disconnecting Means Combination Controller and Disconnect Disconnect Requirement Disconnecting Means Rating Marking and Mounting Operation of Disconnect Readily Accessible General Branch-Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protection Feeder Protection Location of Motors Motor Controller Terminal Requirements Motor Feeder Taps Overload Several MotorsConductor Size Single Motor Conductor Size Table FLC Versus Motor Nameplate Current Rating Multioutlet Assemblies Through Partitions Uses Section

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Manufactured Wiring Systems Construction Definition Other Articles Scope Securing and Supporting Uses Permitted Marinas and Boatyards Boat Receptacle Disconnecting Means Definitions Electrical Connections Electrical Equipment Enclosures Grounding Load Calculations for Service and Feeder Conductors Location of Service Equipment Motor Fuel Dispensing StationsHazardous Locations Receptacles Repair Facilities Scope Transformers Metal Wireways ConductorsMaximum Size. Number of Conductors and Ampacity Splices, Taps, and Power Distribution Blocks Supports Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Wireway Sizing Metal-Clad Cable Bends Conductor Ampacities Equipment Grounding Conductor Fittings In Accessible Attics or Roof Spaces Securing and Supporting Through or Parallel to Framing Members Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Motor Control Circuits Disconnect for Control Circuits Overcurrent Protection for Control Circuits Protection of Conductors from Physical Damage 604.6 604.2 604.3 604.1 604.7 604.4 555.17 555.2 555.9 555.10 555.15 555.12 555.7 555.21 555.19 555.22 555.1 555.5 376.21 376.22 376.56 376.30 376.12 376.10 376.23 330.24 330.80 330.108 330.40 330.23 330.30 330.17 330.12 330.10 430.75 430.72 430.73

430.87 430.83 430.84 514.11 514.3 514.2 514.16 514.13 514.9 514.1 514.8 514.7 514.4

430.111 430.102 430.109 430.104 430.103 430.107

430.52 430.62 430.14 430.9 430.28 430.31 430.24 430.22 430.6 380.3 380.2

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Neutral Conductor Identification of Terminals Neutral Conductor Identification Polarity Terminal Identification Use of White or Gray Color Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable Attics and Roof Spaces Bends Conductor Ampacity 200.10 200.6 200.11 200.9 200.7 334.23 334.24 334.80

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Description Conductors Construction Equipment Grounding Conductor Exposed Insulation Listed Securing and Supporting Through or Parallel to Framing Members Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Section 334.104 334.100 334.108 334.15 334.112 334.6 334.30 334.17 334.12 334.10 Description Spread of Fire or Products of Combustion Unlisted Cables Entering Buildings Optional Standby Power Systems Application of Other Articles Capacity and Rating Definition Equipment Approval Outdoor Generator Sets Scope Signs Transfer Equipment Wiring Overcurrent Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment Location of Overcurrent Devices Overcurrent Protection Location in Circuit Protection of Conductors Protection of Equipment Protection of Flexible Cords and Fixture Wires Standard Ampere Ratings Supplementary Overcurrent Protection Ungrounded Conductors Overhead Conductors Attachment Clearance for Overhead Conductors Clearances from Buildings Masts as Support Minimum Size of Conductors Supports Over Buildings Trees for Conductor Support Section 770.26 770.48 702.3 702.5 702.2 702.4 702.11 702.1 702.8 702.6 702.9 240.13 240.24 240.21 240.4 240.3 240.5 240.6 240.10 240.15 225.16 225.18 225.19 225.17 225.6 225.15 225.26

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Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways Abandoned Cable Access to Electrical Equipment Behind Panels Designed to Allow Access Applications of Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways Definitions Innerduct Installation of Optical Fiber Cables Listing of Optical Fiber Cables Listing Requirements for Communications Raceways Listing Requirements for Optical Fiber Cables Locations and Other Articles Mechanical Execution of Work Optical Fiber Cables Raceways for Optical Fiber Cables Scope 770.25 770.21 770.154 770.2 770.12 770.133 770.113 770.182 770.179 770.3 770.24 770.6 770.110 770.1

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Panelboards Circuit Directory or Circuit Identification Equipment Grounding Conductor Maximum Number of Overcurrent Devices Neutral Conductor Terminations Overcurrent Protection of Panelboards Panelboards in Damp or Wet Locations Unused Openings Permanently Installed Pools, Outdoor Spas, and Outdoor Hot Tubs Area Lighting, Receptacles, and Equipment Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment Definitions Electric Water Heater Equipment Rooms and Pits Equipotential Bonding Feeders 408.4 408.40 408.54 408.41 408.36 408.37 408.7

680.22 680.7 680.2 680.9 680.11 680.26 680.25

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Description General Junction Box, Transformer, or GFCI Enclosure Maintenance Disconnecting Means Motors Other Articles Overhead Conductor Clearance Scope Specialized Equipment Underground Wiring Location Underwater Luminaires Plug Fuses Edison-Base Fuse Type S Fuses Type S Fuses, Adapters, and Fuseholders PVC Conduit Bends Bushings Equipment Grounding Conductor Expansion Fittings Joints Number of Bends (360) Number of Conductors Securing and Supporting Trade Size Trimming Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Section 680.20 680.24 680.12 680.21 680.3 680.8 680.1 680.27 680.10 680.23 240.51 240.53 240.54 352.24 352.46 352.60 352.44 352.48 352.26 352.22 352.30 352.20 352.28 352.12 352.10 Description Connecting Receptacle Grounding Terminal to Equipment Grounding Conductor Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlet Require ents m General Installation Requirements Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HACR) Equipment Receptacle Faceplates Receptacle Mounting Receptacle Rating and Type Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations Receptacles in Guest Rooms, Guest Suites, Dormitories, and Similar Occupancies Show Windows Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Dwelling Units Recessed Luminaires Clearances Thermally Protected Wiring Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits Class 1 Circuit Requirements Class 1 Circuit Classifications and Power-Supply Requirements Class 1 Circuit Conductors Class 1 Circuit Wiring Methods Conductors of Different Circuits in Same Cable, Enclosure, or Raceway Number of Conductors in a Raceway Class 2 and Class 3 Circuit Requirements Applications of Class 2 and Class 3 Cables Conductors of Different Circuits in Same Cable, Enclosure, or Raceway Equipment Marking Power Sources for Class 2 and Class 3 Circuits Separation from Power Conductors Support Wiring Methods on Load Side of the Class 2 or Class 3 Power Source Wiring Methods on Supply Side of the Class 2 or Class 3 Power Source General Abandoned Cable Circuit Requirements Definitions Electrical Equipment Behind Access Panels Mechanical Execution of Work Other Articles Safety-Control Equipment Scope Listing Requirements Listing and Marking Requirements of Class 2 and Class 3 Cables and Raceways Section

406.10 210.52 406.3 210.63 406.5 406.4 406.2 406.8 210.60 210.62 406.11 410.116 410.115 410.117

725.41 725.49 725.46 725.48 725.51 725.154 725.139 725.124 725.121 725.136 725.143 725.130 725.127 725.25 725.35 725.2 725.21 725.24 725.3 725.31 725.1

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Radio and Television Equipment Amateur Transmitting and Receiving Stations Antenna Systems Antenna Discharge Units Clearance on Building Grounding Conductors Other Sections General Community Television Antenna Other Articles Scope Receiving EquipmentAntenna Systems Antenna Discharge Unit Avoid Contact with Conductors of Other Systems Clearances Grounding Conductors Metal Antenna SupportsGrounding Support of Lead-In Cables Receptacles Attachment Plugs, Cord Connectors, and Flanged Surface Devices

810.57 810.54 810.58 810.51 810.4 810.3 810.1 810.20 810.13 810.18 810.21 810.15 810.12

406.6

725.179

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Description Rigid Metal Conduit Bends Bushings Couplings and Connectors Dissimilar Metals Listing Requirements Number of Bends (360) Number of Conductors Reaming Securing and Supporting Trade Size Uses Permitted Section Description Overcurrent Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment Overload Protection Required Service Drop Means of Attachment Point of Attachment Service Masts Used as Supports Size and Rating Vertical Clearance for Service-Drop Conductors Service Lateral Protection Against Damage Service-Lateral Conductor Size and Rating Service-Entrance Cable Bends Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted 230.82 230.72 230.76 230.71 230.79 230.6 230.3 230.2 230.8 230.7 230.10 Service-Entrance Conductors Cable Trays High-Leg Identification Number of Service-Entrance Conductor Sets Overhead Service Locations Protection Against Physical Damage Service Cable Supports Size and Rating Spliced Conductors Wiring Methods Spas and Hot Tubs Emergency Switch for Spas and Hot Tubs General GFCI Protection Indoor Installations Outdoor Installations Storable Swimming Pools General GFCI-Protected Receptacles Pumps Receptacle Locations Surface Metal Raceways Equipment Grounding Conductor Listing Requirements Number of Conductors Securing and Supporting Separate Compartments Size of Conductors Splices and Taps Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted Section

344.24 344.46 344.42 344.14 344.6 344.26 344.22 344.28 344.30 344.20 344.10

230.95 230.90 230.27 230.26 230.28 230.23 230.24 230.32 230.31 338.24 338.12 338.10 230.44 230.56 230.40 230.54 230.50 230.51 230.42 230.46 230.43 680.41 680.40 680.44 680.43 680.42 680.30 680.32 680.31 680.34 386.60 386.6 386.22 386.30 386.70 386.21 386.56 386.12 386.10

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Service Disconnect Equipment Connected to the Supply Side of the Service Disconnect Grouping of Disconnects Manual or Power Operated Number of Disconnects Rating of Disconnect General Conductors Considered Outside a Building Not to Pass Through a Building or Structure Number of Services Raceway Seals Service Conductors Separate from Other Conductors Vegetation as Support

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Description Surge Protective Devices Listing Location Number Required Routing of Conductors Short-Circuit Current Rating Type 1 SPDLine Side of Service Equipment Type 2 SPDFeeder Circuits Type 3 SPDBranch Circuits Uses Not Permitted Switches Accessibility and Grouping Circuit Breakers Used as Switches Damp or Wet Locations Grounding of Enclosures Indicating Mounting Snap Switches Position of Knife Switches Rating and Use of Snap Switches Switch Connections Switch Enclosures Switch Faceplates Switch Marking Section Description Section

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285.5 285.11 285.4 285.12 285.6 285.23 285.24 285.25 285.3 404.8 404.11 404.4 404.12 404.7 404.10 404.6 404.14 404.2 404.3 404.9 404.15 Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable Ampacity Bends Insulation Listing Requirements Uses Not Permitted Uses Permitted 340.80 340.24 340.112 340.6 340.12 340.10

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Wiring Methods Boxes or Conduit Bodies Conductors Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air-Handling Spaces Electrical Continuity Induced Currents in Ferrous Metal Enclosures and Raceways Inserting Conductors in Raceways Length of Free Conductors Mechanical Continuity Not Permitted in Raceways Panels Designed to Allow Access Protection Against Corrosion and Deterioration Protection Against Physical Damage Raceway Sizing Raceways Exposed to Different Temperatures Raceways in Wet Locations Above Grade Securing and Supporting Splices and Pigtails Spread of Fire or Products of Combustion Supporting Conductors in Vertical Raceways Underground Installations 300.15 300.3 300.22 300.10 300.20 300.18 300.14 300.12 300.8 300.23 300.6 300.4 300.17 300.7 300.9 300.11 300.13 300.21 300.19 300.5

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Temporary Installations All Installations General Ground-Fault Protection for Personnel Listing of Decorative Lighting Scope Time Constraints Track Lighting Fastening Installation Transformers Accessibility Marking Overcurrent Protection Ventilation 590.2 590.4 590.6 590.5 590.1 590.3 410.154 410.151 450.13 450.11 450.3 450.9

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