Code Quiz

June 21, 2012
Q. When are conductors permitted to be terminated based on the 90°C temperature rating and ampacity as given in Table 310.60(C)(67) through Table 310.60(C)(86)?

Q. When are conductors permitted to be terminated based on the 90°C temperature rating and ampacity as given in Table 310.60(C)(67) through Table 310.60(C)(86)?

  1. Conductors are only permitted to be terminated based on 60°C temperature and ampacity ratings.
  2. Conductors are only permitted to be terminated based on 75°C temperature and ampacity ratings.
  3. Conductors are permitted to be terminated based on 90°C temperature and ampacity ratings in accordance with 110.40.
  4. It is not permitted in the NEC.

Answer: C

As noted in 110.40, it is permitted to terminate conductors based on the 90°C temperature rating and ampacity as given in Table 310.60(C)(67) through 310.60(C)(86). This differs from the requirements in 110.14(C)(1), which will not allow this.

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