ELECTRICAL WIRING:RESIDENTAL-6 PLANS
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ISBN: 9781305098329
Author: MULLIN
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 26, Problem 15R
The wiring of more complex household fire alarm systems is covered in what article of the National Electrical Code? (Circle the correct answer.)
- a. Article 725
- b. Article 310
- c. Article 760
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Chapter 26 Solutions
ELECTRICAL WIRING:RESIDENTAL-6 PLANS
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