EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
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ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 10, Problem 5R
Exposed non-current-carrying metallic parts of electrical equipment must be grounded if installed within _______________ ft (______________ m) vertically or ____________ ft (______________ m) horizontally of bathtubs, plumbing fixtures, pipes, or other grounded metal work or grounded surfaces.
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