Type FCC cable consists of _____ copper conductors placed edge-to-edge, separated and enclosed within an insulating assembly.
a) 3 or more square
b) 2 or more round
c) 3 or more flat
d) 2 or more flat
See answer and applicable Code reference
The correct answer is: c) 3 or more flat
Article 324 covers a field installed wiring system for branch circuits incorporating Type FCC cable ans associated accessories. As defined in Sec. 324.2, Type FCC cable consists of "three or more flat copper conductors placed edge-to-edge and separated and enclosed within an insulating assembly."
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