S shelco Senior Member Nov 30, 2005 #1 Does anyone know when the code started requiring the new installation range outlets to be 4 wire? And what code section addresses this? For some reason I can't seem to find it. Thanks
Does anyone know when the code started requiring the new installation range outlets to be 4 wire? And what code section addresses this? For some reason I can't seem to find it. Thanks
J jeff43222 Senior Member Location Minneapolis, Minnesota Nov 30, 2005 #2 Re: 3 wire range outlet Take a look at 250.140 (2002 NEC). I'm not sure when the rule came in, though.
Re: 3 wire range outlet Take a look at 250.140 (2002 NEC). I'm not sure when the rule came in, though.
raider1 Senior Member Staff member Location Logan, Utah Nov 30, 2005 #3 Re: 3 wire range outlet The oldest code book I have access to is the 1978 NEC. Section 250-60 Frames of Ranges and Clothes Dryers. Has the basic same requirements as the sections that are in the code book today. Chris
Re: 3 wire range outlet The oldest code book I have access to is the 1978 NEC. Section 250-60 Frames of Ranges and Clothes Dryers. Has the basic same requirements as the sections that are in the code book today. Chris
don_resqcapt19 Moderator Staff member Location Illinois Occupation retired electrician Nov 30, 2005 #4 Re: 3 wire range outlet I think the change was in the '96 code, but am not sure. Don
raider1 Senior Member Staff member Location Logan, Utah Nov 30, 2005 #5 Re: 3 wire range outlet Don is correct. The 96 code makes the change to only allowing the grounded conductor to bond the frame in existing installations. In my prior post I failed to see "in existing installations" of the 2002 code. (that's what I get for reading to fast ) The 78 code allows the use of the grounded conductor for bonding. The conditions of use are the same as section 250.140 of the 2002 code. Chris
Re: 3 wire range outlet Don is correct. The 96 code makes the change to only allowing the grounded conductor to bond the frame in existing installations. In my prior post I failed to see "in existing installations" of the 2002 code. (that's what I get for reading to fast ) The 78 code allows the use of the grounded conductor for bonding. The conditions of use are the same as section 250.140 of the 2002 code. Chris