With respect to wiring methods and materials for boatyards and marinas, which wiring methods are permitted for protection of wiring above decks of piers and landing stages and below the enclosure that it serves?
A) Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit (RTRC) listed for aboveground use.
B) Rigid metal conduit (RMC).
C) Rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit suitable for the location.
D) All of the above options are permitted.
Find the Answer
Answer: D
As noted in Sec. 555.13(B)(5) of the 2014 NEC, all three options presented above are approved protection methods for wiring above decks of piers and landing stages and below the enclosure that it serves.
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