Permitted Locations of Multioutlet Assemblies

Nov. 24, 2014
Article 380 covers the use and installation requirements for multioutlet assemblies.

A multioutlet assembly can be installed in _____.

a) dry locations
b) wet locations
c) a and b
d) damp locations

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: a) dry locations

Article 380 covers the use and installation requirements for multioutlet assemblies. As noted in Sec. 380.10, "The use of a multioutlet assembly shall be permitted in dry locations."

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