Code Quiz: Snap Switches

March 6, 2013

NEC guidelines on snap switches

Steven Owen

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate answer.

A snap switch rated 30A, directly connected to aluminum conductors, shall be ______ and marked _______.

A. identified / CU/AL

B. identified / copper only

C. listed / CO/ALR

D. none of the above

Answer: D

Section 404.14(C) does not address 30A rated snap switches. This section of the Code does address snap switches rated 20A or less directly connected to aluminum conductors, which shall be listed and marked CO/ALR.

Owen is the owner and president of National Code Seminars and the holder of master electrician certifications in 46 states. He can be reached at [email protected].

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