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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:

Master Level📋 NEC 240.21(B)(1)Overcurrent Protection
A

100% of the load served

B

1/10 of the feeder overcurrent device rating

C

Not less than the ampacity of the tap conductors at the termination

D

The combined rating of the OCPD at the tap termination

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