Switch loop color coding

[sandsnow]

In reference to section 200-7(c)(2)- '99 NEC: What have you seen as acceptable or not acceptable for "painting or other effective means"

Thanks for your time

Larry LeVoir
City of Irvine, CA

 

[iwire]

Re: Switch loop color coding

Black Tape.

 

[websparky]

Re: Switch loop color coding

Felt tip permanent marker.

 

[bphgravity]

Re: Switch loop color coding

Black heat shrink tubing.

 

[satcom]

Re: Switch loop color coding

I was just looking at a job that another contractor did, he used colored shrink, and the job looked good, nice and neat.
A bit more cost for heat shrink.

[ May 03, 2004, 08:06 PM: Message edited by: satcom ]

 

[iwire]

Re: Switch loop color coding

Move out here to MA and you will not have to worry about relabeling the switch loop wires.

If you see a white on a switch it is 'hot'.

 

[sandsnow]

Re: Switch loop color coding

Thanks for the input guys!

Bob, I couldn't agree more. If you don't know why the white wire is connected to the switch, you need to get a qualified electrician.

I was curious as to how big a deal other inspectors are making this requirement. We don't make a big deal out of it. Black tape is ok.