I think you meant to cite Article 550.15(H). My answer is that it still does apply. I would concede that the skirt would protect the area in which the wire is installed from physical damage. But the area would still expose the wire to moisture. I think you need to install the conduit.Originally posted by hotlegs: Does 550.14(H) apply to mobile homes with "skirting" around the lower half?
Straps I see nothing in 1999 NEC 550-10 that says "conduit is not nor ever will be mandatory in a mobile home"Originally posted by straps:
Go back and read 550.10 re conduit is not necessary see my post on Manufactured homes I did a lot of research on this subject and conduit is not nor ever will be manditory in a mobile home according to the 1999 NEC drop me a note at XXXXXXXX The skirt does not even matter what does matter is to find out which code is in effect for the city you work in?
1999 NEC 550-10(h) Under-Chassis Wiring (Exposed to Weather).
1. Where outdoor or under-chassis line-voltage (120 volts, nominal, or higher) wiring is exposed to moisture or physical damage, it shall be protected by rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit. The conductors shall be suitable for wet locations.
Exception: Electrical metallic tubing or rigid nonmetallic conduit shall be permitted where closely routed against frames and equipment enclosures.
2. The cables or conductors shall be Type NMC, Type TW, or equivalent.
