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Code Q&A: NEC Requirement for Secondary Conductors

July 25, 2024

Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.

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Courtesy of www.MikeHolt.com. Based on the 2023 NEC.

Question: Secondary conductors not over 10 ft long shall be enclosed in a(an) _____.

a) cable

b) enclosure

c) raceway

d) all of these

See answer below.

Answer: c) raceway

Section 240.21(C)(2)(3) states, "The secondary conductors are enclosed in a raceway, which shall extend from the transformer to the enclosure of an enclosed switchboard, switchgear, a panelboard, or control devices or to the back of an open switchboard."

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About the Author

Mike Holt

Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.