In accordance with Art. 800, when installing communications wires and cables in a raceway, what is the maximum percent fill permitted in EMT?
53% from Chapter 1, Table 9
40% from Chapter 1, Table 9
31% from Chapter 1, Table 9
unlimited number of wires or cables, as the requirements of Chapter 3 or Chapter 9 do not apply.
Answer: D
As noted in 800.110(B), "the raceway fill requirements of Chapters 3 and 9 shall not apply to communications wires and cables."
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