Identification of Ungrounded Conductors

April 4, 2014
The means of identifying grounded conductors of different systems shall meet the rules of Section 200.6(D) of the 2011 NEC.

If neutral conductors of different voltage systems are installed in the same raceway, cable, or enclosure, the means of identification of the different neutrals shall be documented in a manner that’s _______ or be permanently posted where the conductors of different systems originate.

a) available to the AHJ
b) available through the engineer
c) readily available
d) included in the as-built drawings

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: c) readily available

Article 200 covers the use and identification of grounded conductors. The last sentence in Sec. 200.6(D) states, "The means of identification shall be documented in a manner that is readily available or shall be permanently posted where the conductors of different systems originate."

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