Allowable Ampacities for Flexible Cords and Cables

July 10, 2014
Do you where to find the requirements for the installation of flexible cords and cables?

The allowable ampacity of flexible cords and cables is found in _____.

a) Table 310.15(B)(16)
b) Tables 400.5(A)(1) and (2)
c) Chapter 9, Table 1
d) Table 430.52

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: b) Tables 400.5(A)(1) and (2)

Do you where to find the requirements for the installation of flexible cords and cables? Article 400 of the 2011 NEC outlines the general requirements for these types of cables. The ampacity tables for flexible cords and cables can be found in Tables 400.5(A)(1) and (2). 

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