ajuette
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- Toledo, OH USA
Looking for help interpreting and understanding the logic of a new paragraph in the 2017 code. 517.31(C)(3) Lists the only locations where flexible metal raceways and metal sheathed cable assemblies can be used in patient care spaces. In particular paragraph F. states that 'Luminaires installed in rigid ceiling structures where there is no access above the ceiling after the luminaire is installed'. Since the words 'only the' were added to the end if 517.31(C)(3) am I to interpret that if I have a lay-in ceiling in a patient room, X-ray room, etc that I must use a rigid metal conduit from the junction box to the luminaire? I can't see the logic behind this if I'm understanding it correctly.