Don,
The language already referenced seems the same in the 1999 Style Manual.
More;
1.1 Purpose. The National Electrical Code (NEC) Style Manual is prepared under the guidance of the NEC Technical Correlating Committee and is used to advise members of the Code-Making Panels on the required editorial style and arrangement of the NEC. It is intended to be used as a practical working tool to assist in making the NEC as clear, usable, and unambiguous as possible.
1.2 Scope. This Manual provides editorial and administrative requirements for writing the National Electrical Code® (NFPA 70). Except as otherwise specified in this manual, the NEC® shall comply with the NFPA Manual of Style.
Specifics aside, at the moment the examples We have seem to point more towards 'our' Style Manual interpretation being correct than not. And it does seem to be the rule to go by.
I am not debating or challenging the correctness or interpretation of anything specific, I am just trying to make the case that something is wrong somewhere and it needs clarification. There should be no questions like this.
Bill
[This message has been edited by Bill Addiss (edited 12-17-2001).]
