Code Quiz: Name That Article

Feb. 7, 2013
NEC Article that uses the word "specific"  in the title

Which Article of the 2011 NEC consists of only two sections, uses the word "specific" in the title, and makes reference to seven other Articles in the Scope statement?

A. Art. 800

B. Art. 725

C. Art. 500

D. Art. 510

Answer: D

Article 510 is titled "Hazardous (Classified) Locations – Specific." The text in the Scope statement makes specific reference to Articles 511 through 517 of the NEC.

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