Electrical Wiring Residential
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781285170954
Author: Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 24, Problem 8R
If you use 600-volt rated conductors for Class 2 wiring, does the Code permit pulling these conductors through the same raceway as the power conductors? (Yes) (No) (Circle the correct answer.) Give the NEC section number. ____________
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