Minuteman said:As long as the AHJ approves it for my competition to do it, I will do it.
mpd said:thats a good attitude, your work is not NEC compliant but as long as long as the inspector passes you and your competition who cares
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Southwire's Romex ?[/FONT] SIMpullTM Type NM-B (nonmetallic-sheathed cable) may be used for both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90?C (with ampacity limited to that for 60?C conductors) as specified in the National Electrical Code1. NM-B cable is primarily used in residential wiring as branch circuits for outlets, switches, and other loads. NM-B cable may be run in air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not subject to excessive moisture or dampness. Voltage rating for NM-B cable is 600 volts.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]+Ampacity per 310.15 and 334.80, National Electrical Code, 2005 edition.
NOTE: Jacket thickness for all NM-B cable is 30 mils.
*Color Code for 2/2 Conductor Cable is Black, White, Red, and White with Red Stripe.
**Color Code for 4 Conductor Cable is Black, White, Red, and Blue. [/FONT]
Cavie said:MPD 680.42 (C) says you can
Minuteman said:On the one hand - I could listen to a few self proclaimed experts with nothing better to do on a Saturday afternoon, than to argue about something that they have miss read.
Minuteman said:On the other hand - I could do what is approved by the AHJ's in SEVERAL local jurisdictions (using 1999, 2002, and 2005 code cycles) as well as an industry standard in my area.
Minuteman said:Here I go again. I installed 4 above ground hottubs this month. ALL with 8/3 NM-B. ALL permitted and inspected. ALL without a #6 ground or equipotential grid.
Connect the 8/3 to a 50 amp breaker, run it across the attic, drop it down a 1" PVC into a small panel. The panel has a 2P30 amp and a 2P20 amp GFCI breakers. Carflex over to the tub with 2 #10 ungrounded, 1 #10 grounded, 1 #10 EGC and 2 #12 ungrounded. Pick up a check and boogie!
Minuteman said:You guys crack me up. 680.25 has nothing to do with above ground packaged spas. You have no clue what you are talking about about, yet, it does not stop you.