• Code Quiz: Connection of LED Luminaires

    NEC guidelines on the connection of LED luminaires.
    Nov. 3, 2015

    Fill in the blanks with the appropriate answer.

    LED luminaires supported independently of the outlet box shall be connected to the branch circuit by which of the following methods?

    A) metallic and nonmetallic raceways

    B) MC, MI, and AC cables

    C) nonmetallic sheathed cable, and flexible cord and cable per Sec. 410.62(B) or (C)

    D) any of the wiring methods listed in A through C above

    Find the Answer

    Answer: D

    Section 410.24(A) of the 2014 NEC notes that metallic and nonmetallic raceways; MC, MI, and AC cables; nonmetallic sheathed cable; and flexible cord and cable are permitted to be used as the wiring methods as per Sec. 410.62(B) for the connection of electric-discharge and LED luminaires.

    Owen is the owner and president of National Code Seminars and the holder of master electrician certifications in 46 states. He can be reached at [email protected].

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