Code Quiz: Reconditioned Equipment

Dec. 8, 2016
NEC requirements regarding reconditioned equipment

As per Sec. 110.21(A)(2) of the 2017 NEC, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A) Reconditioned equipment shall be marked with name, trademark, or other descriptive marking to identify organization responsible for reconditioning of equipment.
B) Reconditioned equipment marking shall include date equipment was reconditioned.
C) Reconditioned equipment shall be identified as reconditioned.
D) Items A, B and C above are required for all applications, without exception.

Find the Answer

Answer: D

Section 110.21(A)(2) is new to the 2017 NEC. In industrial establishments with qualified personnel to service the equipment, 110.21 (A)(2) is permitted to be exempted from this requirement per the Exception.

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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