INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER 3—WIRING METHODS AND MATERIALS
Chapter 2 provided the general rules for wiring and protection of conductors, and was primarily concerned with the correct
sizing of circuits and the means of protecting them. This differs from the purpose of Chapter 3, which is to correctly install the
conductors that make up those circuits.
Chapter 2 was a bit of an uphill climb, because many rules had a kind of abstract quality to them. Chapter 3, on the other
hand, gets very specifi c about conductors, cables, boxes, raceways, and fi ttings. It’s also highly detailed about the installation
and restrictions involved with wiring methods.
It’s because of that detail that many people incorrectly apply the Chapter 3 wiring methods rules. Be sure to pay careful attention to the details, rather than making the mistake of glossing over something. This is especially true when it comes to applying the Tables.
The type of wiring method you’ll use depends on several factors: Code requirements, the environment, need, and cost are
among them.
Power quality is a major concern today. The cost of poor power quality runs into the millions of dollars each month in the
United States alone. Grounding and bonding defi ciencies (refer back to Article 250) constitute the number one cause of power
quality problems. Violations of the Chapter 3 wiring methods rules constitute the number two cause of power quality problems. Code violations can also lead to fi re, shock, and other hazards. This is particularly true of Chapter 3 violations.
Chapter 3 is really a modular assembly of articles, each detailing a specifi c area of an electrical installation. It starts with
wiring methods [Article 300], covers conductors [Article 310], and then enclosures [Articles 312 and 314]. The next series
[Articles 320 through 340] addresses specifi c types of cables, with Articles 342 through 390 covering specifi c types of raceways. We close with Article 392, a support system, and the last string [Articles 394 through 398] for open wiring.
Notice as you read through the various wiring methods that, for the most part, the section numbering remains the same in
each article. This makes it very easy to locate specifi c requirements in a particular article. For example, the rules for securing
and supporting can be found in 3xx.30 of each article. In addition to this, you’ll fi nd a “uses permitted” and “uses not permitted” section in nearly every article.
Wiring Method Articles
• Article 300. Wiring Methods. Article 300 contains the general requirements for all wiring methods included in the NEC,
except for signaling and communications systems, which are covered in Chapters 7 and 8
• Article 310. Conductors for General Wiring. This article contains the general requirements for conductors, such as insulation markings, ampacity ratings, and conductor use. Article 310 doesn’t apply to conductors that are part of fl exible cords, fi xture wires, or conductors that are an integral part of equipment [90.6 and 300.1(B)].
• Article 312. Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and Meter Socket Enclosures. Article 312 covers the installation and construction specifi cations
for cabinets, cutout boxes, and meter socket enclosures.
• Article 314. Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes, Conduit Bodies, Fittings, and Handhole Enclosures. Installation requirements for
outlet boxes, pull and junction boxes, as well as conduit bodies, and handhole enclosures are contained in this article.
Cable Articles
• Article 320. Armored Cable (Type AC). Armored cable is an assembly of insulated conductors, 14 AWG through 1 AWG, individually
wrapped with waxed paper. The conductors are contained within a fl exible spiral metal (steel or aluminum) sheath that interlocks at
the edges. Armored cable looks like fl exible metal conduit. Many electricians call this metal cable BX®.
• Article 330. Metal-Clad Cable (Type MC). Metal-clad cable encloses insulated conductors in a metal sheath of either corrugated or
smooth copper or aluminum tubing, or spiral interlocked steel or aluminum. The physical characteristics of Type MC cable make it a
versatile wiring method permitted in almost any location and for almost any application. The most commonly used Type MC cable is
the interlocking type, which looks similar to armored cable or fl exible metal conduit.
• Article 334. Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable (Type NM). Nonmetallic-sheathed cable encloses two, three, or four insulated conductors, 14 AWG through 2 AWG, within a nonmetallic outer jacket. Because this cable is nonmetallic, it contains a separate equipment
grounding conductor. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable is a common wiring method used for residential and commercial branch circuits.
Many electricians call this plastic cable Romex®.
• Article 338. Service-Entrance Cable (Types SE and USE). Service-entrance cable can be a single-conductor or a multiconductor
assembly within an overall nonmetallic covering. This cable is used primarily for services not over 600V, but is also permitted for feeders and branch circuits.
Raceway Articles
• Article 362. Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (ENT). Electrical nonmetallic tubing is a pliable, corrugated, circular raceway made of PVC.
It’s often called “Smurf Pipe” or “Smurf Tube,” because it was available only in blue when it originally came out at the time the children’s cartoon characters “The Smurfs,” were most popular.
• Article 376. Metal Wireways. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifi cations for metal wireways and associated fi ttings. A metal wireway is a sheet metal trough with hinged or removable covers for housing and protecting electric conductors
and cable, in which conductors are placed after the wireway has been installed as a complete system.
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INTRODUCTION TO ARTICLE 300—WIRING METHODS
Article 300 contains the general requirements for all wiring methods included in the NEC. However, this article doesn’t apply to communications systems, which is covered in Chapter 8, except when Article 300 is specifi cally referenced in Chapter 8.
This article is primarily concerned with how to install, route, splice, protect, and secure conductors and raceways. How well you conform
to the requirements of Article 300 will generally be evident in the fi nished work, because many of the requirements tend to determine the
appearance of the installation.
Because of this, it’s often easy to spot Article 300 problems if you’re looking for Code violations. For example, you can easily see when
someone runs an equipment grounding conductor outside a raceway instead of grouping all conductors of a circuit together, as required by
300.3(B).
This is just one of the common points of confusion your studies here will clear up for you. To help achieve that end, be sure to carefully consider the accompanying illustrations, and also refer to Article 100 as needed.
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