Code Quiz: Metal Conduit Grounding Requirements for Coaxial Cables

April 9, 2015
NEC rules on installing vertical supports for cable-routing assemblies

Fill in the blank with the appropriate answer.

When installing _______ conduit or ________ conduit containing entrance coaxial cable, the conduit shall be connected by a bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor to a grounding electrode in accordance with Sec. 820.100(B) of the 2014 NEC.

A)  flexible metal / liquidtight flexible metal

B)  liquidtight flexible nonmetallic / PVC

C)  RTRC / HDPE

D)  rigid metal / intermediate metal

Find the Answer

Answer: D

As per Sec. 820.49, when installing rigid metal conduit or intermediate conduit containing entrance coaxial cable, the conduit shall be connected by a bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor to a grounding electrode in accordance with 820.100(B).

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