404.2(C) is difficult to interpret fully.

[Ravenvalor]

[quote: Q16 When is the neutral conductor required to be provided at the switch location for lighting loads?
A16 Switches controlling line-to-neutral lighting loads must have a neutral provided at the switch location [404.2(C)] unless either of the conditions of the following exception are met.
Ex: The neutral conductor isn?t required at the switch location if:
(1) The conductors for switches enter the device box through a raceway that has sufficient cross-sectional area to accommodate a neutral conductor. Figure 404?1
(2) Cable assemblies for switches enter the box through a framing cavity that?s open at the top or bottom on the same floor level, or through a wall, floor, or ceiling that?s unfinished on one side. Figure 404?2

Note: The purpose of the neutral conductor is to complete a circuit path for electronic lighting control devices. end quote:]

I hope the NEC Handbook explains this one. Exception 1. is missing the phrase "does not" I believe, and Exception 2. is difficult to comprehend.

 

[Smart $]

Where do you believe "does not" belongs in Exception condition (1)? To me it is understandable and does not need a "does not" anywhere. The condition, in simplistic terms, is that there must be enough room left in the raceway(s) to the switch box to pull in a neutral when it is needed.

Exception condition (2) essentially says you don't have to run the neutral condutor to the box provided it can be fished or otherwise installed later without removal of any intended-to-be-permanent finished surface.

 

[Ravenvalor]

Where do you believe "does not" belongs in Exception condition (1)? To me it is understandable and does not need a "does not" anywhere. The condition, in simplistic terms, is that there must be enough room left in the raceway(s) to the switch box to pull in a neutral when it is needed.

Exception condition (2) essentially says you don't have to run the neutral condutor to the box provided it can be fished or otherwise installed later without removal of any intended-to-be-permanent finished surface.

Thank you for clarifying this for me.