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October 26, 2007 A Penton Media Publication Vol. V No. 20



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310.15 Conductor Ampacity

What's Wrong Here?

Code Q&A

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    310.15 Conductor Ampacity
    By Mike Holt
     (A) General Requirements
    The ampacity of a conductor can be determined either by using the tables in accordance with 310.15(b), or under engineering supervision as provided in 310.15(C).

    FPN No. 1: Ampacities provided by this section do note take voltage drop into consideration. See 210.19(A) FPN No. 4 for branch circuits and 215.2(D) FPN No. 2 for feeders.

    If a single length of conductor is routed in a manner that two or more ampacity ratings apply to a single conductor length, the lower ampacity must be used for the entire circuit. See 310.15(B).

    Exception: When different ampacities apply to a length of conductor, the higher ampacity is permitted for the entire circuit if the reduced ampacity length does not exceed 10 ft and its length doesn't exceed 10% of the length of the higher ampacity.

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