Code Quiz of Day

Approved Uses of Flat Cable Assemblies

Sept. 8, 2014

Article 322 covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for flat cable assemblies.

Flat cable assemblies shall not be installed outdoors or in wet or damp locations unless _____ for the use.

a) special permission is granted
b) approved
c) identified
d) none of the above

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: c) identified

Article 322 covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for flat cable assemblies. As noted in Sec. 322.12(4), flat cable assemblies shall not be used "outdoors or in wet or damp locations unless identified for the use."

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