Code Quiz: Fire-Resistive Cable System Grounding Requirements
When installing a fire-resistive system requiring an equipment grounding conductor (EGC), the EGC shall use the same fire-rated cable described in the system, unless installed in compliance with which of the following requirements?
A) Alternative EGCs are listed with the system.
B) Any alternative EGC shall be marked with the system number.
C) The system shall specify a permissible EGC.
D) If not specified, the EGC shall be the same as the fire-rated cable described in the system.
E) All of the above
Find the Answer
Answer: E
According to Sec. 728.60, when installing a fire-resistive system requiring “an equipment grounding conductor (EGC) the EGC shall use the same fire-rated cable described in the system, unless alternative EGCs are listed with the system. Any alternative EGC shall be marked with the system number. The system shall specify a permissible EGC. If not specified, the EGC shall be the same as the fire-rated cable described in the system.”
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