Code Quiz of Day

Open Wiring Exposed to Physical Damage

Nov. 17, 2014

Article 398 covers the use, installation, and construction specifications of open wiring on insulators.

Open wiring on insulators within _____ from the floor shall be considered exposed to physical damage.

a) 2 ft
b) 4 ft
c) 7 ft
d) 8 ft

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: c) 7 ft

Article 398 covers the use, installation, and construction specifications of open wiring on insulators. As noted in the first sentence of Sec. 398.15(C), "Conductors within 7 ft from the floor shall be considered exposed to physical damage."

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