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Code Q&A: NEC Requirement for Power and Control Tray Cable

Nov. 14, 2024

Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.

Mike Holt

Courtesy of www.MikeHolt.com. Based on the 2023 NEC.

Question: Which of following statements about power and control tray cable is incorrect?

a) It may be used in a raceway.

b) It may be used for power, lighting, or control circuits.

c) It may be installed where it will be exposed to physical damage.

d) It may be used in cable trays in hazardous locations where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons will service the installation.

See answer below.

Answer: c) It may be installed where it will be exposed to physical damage.

Section 336.12(1) lists, "installed where it will be exposed to physical damage" as a use that is not permitted for Type TC tray cable.

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About the Author

Mike Holt

Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.