Code Quiz: How Minor is Minor?

May 4, 2017
NEC guidelines for maintaining cable integrity

In accordance with a change to Sec. 300.4, does minor damage to a raceway, cable armor or cable insulation violate the integrity of either the contained conductors or the conductors’ insulation?

A) Yes, in all cases
B) No. Never.
C) Not necessarily
D) None of the above

Find the Answer

Answer: C

As stated in the Informational Note of Sec. 300.4, “Minor damage to a raceway, cable armor or cable insulation does not necessarily violate the integrity of either the contained conductors or the conductors’ insulation.”

Owen is the owner and president of National Code Seminars and the holder of master electrician certifications in 46 states. He can be reached at [email protected].

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