The 10-foot tap rule (NEC 240.21(B)(1)) permits unprotected tap conductors up to 10 feet if the tap conductor ampacity is at least:
100% of the load served
1/10 of the feeder overcurrent device rating
Not less than the ampacity of the tap conductors at the termination
The combined rating of the OCPD at the tap termination
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