Fill in the blank with the appropriate answer.
Per Sec. 820.47(A) of the 2014 NEC, when installing underground coaxial cables in a duct, pedestal, handhole enclosure, or manhole that contains electric light, power, or Class 1 or non-power-limited fire alarm circuit, conductors shall be in a section permanently separated from such conductors by means of a _________.
A) suitable barrier
B) rigid metal conduit
C) intermediate metal conduit
D) rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit
Find the Answer
Answer: A
Article 820 covers coaxial cable system installations. As noted in Sec. 820.47(A), when installing underground coaxial cables in a duct, pedestal, handhole enclosure, or manhole that contains electric light, power, or Class 1 or non-power-limited fire alarm circuit, conductors shall be in a section permanently separated from such conductors by means of a suitable barrier.
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