Type Mc Cable Nec

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Type mc cable nec.

Cables installed horizontally through wooden or metal framing members are considered. Type mc cable must be supported at intervals not exceeding 6 ft. However in the 2002 nec type mc cable has been relocated into article 330 until you become familiar with the new location in the nec it may take some searching to find it. There are a number of changes in the 2002 national electrical code nec regarding metal clad type mc cable that should be reviewed before your next electrical project in the 1999 nec article 334 covered type mc cable.

Nec 517 health care facilities. What are the uses not permitted by the nec for metal clad cable type mc. Type mc cable with four or less conductors sized no larger than 10 awg must be secured within 12 in. The previous code language in 330 10 note 11 was unclear.

Type mc cable isn t permitted to be used where. All local electrical codes and standards must also be reviewed prior to and during electrical installations to insure conformity to those safety standards which may amend the national electrical code. General use mc cables cannot be used in wet locations but there are some types of specialty mc cables that can. 328 6 medium voltage cable.

330 12 1 subject to physical damage. Mc luminary cable type mc pcs. Type mc cable can be used to replace wire and conduit in applications such as cable tray power lighting service feeders and branch circuits as permitted by the national electrical code. Nec 320 armored cable.

322 6 flat cable assemblies. Of every outlet box junction box cabinet or fitting and at intervals not exceeding 6 ft. Type mc cable installed outside of buildings must comply with sec. New for the 2017 nec code cycle is section 330 15 entitled metal clad cable.

336 6 power and control tray cable. Types nm nmc and nms. Type mc exposed work. Kingwire s aluminum mc cable is suitable for use in concealed or exposed installations including environmental air spaces per nec 300 22.

Prior to the 2017 code cycle there was no requirement found in the national electrical code that stated mc cable was to remain in contact with. Nec 518 assembly occupancies. 4 installed outside of buildings. Nec 330 metal clad cable.

332 6 mineral insulated metal sheathed cable.