jar546
CBO
This was in a convenience store next to the coolers in the public area of the building. Is this receptacle installation code compliant per the NEC?
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Is This Electrical Installation Code Compliant?
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Gregg Harris
SAWHORSE
Yes NEC Article 334.15(A
wwhitney
REGISTERED
Seems like the issue would be 334.15(B) and whether you consider the installation to be one where it is necessary to protect from physical damage.
Cheers, Wayne
jar546
CBO
I don't agree. It is a clear violation of NEC 334.15(B). 334.15 does not say that it only has to meet one of the requirements. Of course, it has to follow the finish, but it must also be protected from physical damage.
NEC 334.15(B) Protection from Physical Damage.
Cable shall be protected from physical damage where necessary…….
Not all jurisdictions have a blanket requirement to protect NM cable in all cases. The argument could be made that this cable is out of the way and not subject to physical damage. Then there are those jurisdictions that would not allow this under any circumstances.
Cable shall be protected from physical damage where necessary…….
Not all jurisdictions have a blanket requirement to protect NM cable in all cases. The argument could be made that this cable is out of the way and not subject to physical damage. Then there are those jurisdictions that would not allow this under any circumstances.
Yankee Chronicler
SAWHORSE
Can't see the next staple, so we don't know if it complies with 334.30
jar546
CBO
With you, everything is a capital offense.