• Code Quiz: Installation of Power Distribution Blocks

    NEC guidelines for power distribution blocks
    June 1, 2017

    Fill in the blanks.
    Power distribution blocks installed in boxes shall be listed. Power distribution blocks installed on the line side of service equipment shall be ________ and ________ as “suitable for use on the line side of service equipment” or equivalent.

    A) approved / identified
    B) accessible / installed
    C) suitable / identified
    D) listed / marked

    See the Answer Below

    Answer: D

    As specifically noted in Sec. 314.28(E)(1) of the 2017 NEC, “Power distribution blocks installed in boxes shall be listed. Power distribution blocks installed on the line side of service equipment shall be listed and marked as ‘suitable for use on the line side of service equipment’ or equivalent.”

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