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When identifying branch circuit conductors (6 AWG or smaller) of direct-current systems that are more than 50V, the ungrounded positive conductor shall be identified by a red outer finish, a continuous red stripe the entire length (on insulation color other than green, white, gray or black), or __________________. The ungrounded negative conductor shall be identified by a black outer finish, a continuous black stripe the entire length (on insulation color other than green, white, gray or black), or __________________.
A. imprinted “+” signs or the word “POSITIVE” or “POS” / imprinted “-“ signs or the word “NEGATIVE” or” NEG”, as per 310.120(B)
B. blue with red stripe / yellow with black stripe
C. blue with black stripe / yellow with red stripe
D. white with red stripe / white with black stripe
Answer: A
Section 210.5(C)(2) has been added to the 2014 NEC. This new section applies only to branch circuits, not control or signaling circuits. For feeder circuit requirements, see 215.12(C)(2).
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