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A motor circuit tap conductor is 15 feet long. It terminates in a motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device. What is the maximum length allowed for this tap conductor without additional overcurrent protection at the tap point, according to NEC 430.28?
Master Level📋 NEC 430.28Tap Rules (Motor Circuits)
A
10 feet
B
15 feet
C
20 feet
D
25 feet
Explanation & Direct Citation
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