Code Quiz of Day

Acceptable Uses for Tray Cable

Feb. 2, 2015

Article 336 covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for power and control tray cable.

TC cable can be used _____.

a) for power and lighting circuits
b) in cable trays
c) in Class 1 control circuits
d) all of the above

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: d) all of the above

Article 336 covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for power and control tray cable. Section 336.10 outlines the permitted uses for this type of cable through eight sub-sections. All three options in our question above are considered acceptable uses for this type of cable.

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