NEC 2026 Compatible

A 480V primary to 208Y/120V secondary transformer, rated at 30 kVA, is installed in a commercial building. The primary overcurrent protection device is sized at 125% of the transformer's rated primary current. What is the maximum rating of the secondary overcurrent protection device permitted by NEC 2026, assuming the primary protection is set at 125% and the secondary protection is the sole protection for the secondary circuit?

Master Level📋 NEC 450.3(B)(2) ExceptionTransformers
A

100% of secondary current

B

125% of secondary current

C

150% of secondary current

D

250% of secondary current

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