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2020 NEC Code Reference

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Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection

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Transformer Secondary Conductors
Ref: 240.21(C) · transformer secondary, tap conductor, 240.21

Transformer secondary conductors shall be protected in accordance with one of the permitted 240.21(C) rule paths. Exception/watch: Outdoor secondary conductors and supervised...

Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection

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Article 240 - Overcurrent Protection
Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection · OCPD

Breaker/fuse protection rules, standard ratings, tap conductors, conductor protection, and equipment protection.

Keywords: breaker, fuse, OCP, overcurrent, tap conductor, 240.4, 240.6

Related: 310, 408, 430

Chapter 3 - Wiring Methods and Materials

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Article 310 - Conductors for General Wiring
Chapter 3 - Wiring Methods and Materials · Conductors

Conductor ampacity, insulation types, temperature ratings, and adjustment/correction references.

Keywords: ampacity, conductor, THHN, THWN, temperature, 310.16, derating

Related: 240, 300, 334

Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use

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Article 408 - Switchboards, Switchgear, and Panelboards
Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use · Panels / Gear

Panelboards, switchboards, switchgear, circuit directories, unused openings, and panel equipment rules.

Keywords: panelboard, switchgear, switchboard, directory, breaker, unused opening

Related: 110, 230, 240

Article 430 - Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers
Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use · Motors

Motor conductor sizing, overloads, short-circuit protection, disconnects, and controller rules.

Keywords: motor, overload, MCC, starter, disconnect, VFD

Related: 240, 440, 460

Article 450 - Transformers and Transformer Vaults
Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use · Transformers

Transformer installation, ventilation, overcurrent protection, and vault references.

Keywords: transformer, dry type, vault, primary, secondary

Related: 240, 250

Article 490 - Equipment Over 1000 Volts, Nominal
Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use · Medium Voltage

Medium-voltage equipment rules and references.

Keywords: medium voltage, over 1000V, MV

Related: 110, 240

Chapter 6 - Special Equipment

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Article 630 - Electric Welders
Chapter 6 - Special Equipment · Welders

Welder circuits, conductor sizing, duty cycle, and OCP references.

Keywords: welder, welding, duty cycle

Related: 240, 310