ECN Electrical Forum - Discussion Forums for Electricians, Inspectors and Related Professionals
ECN Shout Chat
ShoutChat
Recent Posts
Increasing demand factors in residential
by gfretwell - 03/28/24 12:43 AM
Portable generator question
by Steve Miller - 03/19/24 08:50 PM
Do we need grounding?
by NORCAL - 03/19/24 05:11 PM
240V only in a home and NEC?
by dsk - 03/19/24 06:33 AM
Cordless Tools: The Obvious Question
by renosteinke - 03/14/24 08:05 PM
New in the Gallery:
This is a new one
This is a new one
by timmp, September 24
Few pics I found
Few pics I found
by timmp, August 15
Who's Online Now
1 members (gfretwell), 32 guests, and 14 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
#84514 04/06/03 10:36 PM
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 197
T
triple Offline OP
Member
Where can UL books be purchased? Better yet, is there an online access for viewing UL listings? Right now I'd like to know how many nometalic sheathed cables (Romex) are allowed under standard, plastic Romex staples (surprisingly, the package does not provide this information).

Stay up to Code with the Latest NEC:


>> 2023 NEC & Related Reference & Exam Prep
2023 NEC & Related Reference & Study Guides

Pass Your Exam the FIRST TIME with the Latest NEC & Exam Prep

>> 2020 NEC & Related Reference & Study Guides
 

#84515 04/06/03 10:51 PM
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 558
C
Member
You can purchase books directly from UL.

As to the number of cables that can be placed under a single staple you will have to use the information on the package or your own judgment. Most staples, straps, etc. are not UL listed.

Curt


Curt Swartz
#84516 04/07/03 04:39 PM
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 92
G
Member
If there the regular metal with a plastic insulator than there only good for 1 NM (#14 or #12 AWG. Handy Strap makes all plastic ones with nails and they say right on the box what they are for. These are usually for stacking they come in tan for 2 #14 or #12 grey for 3 #14 or #12 or a 3 wire and white for 10/3 NM etc just look for the listing on the box.

#84517 04/07/03 04:42 PM
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 48
G
GTE Offline
Member
Triple

Lets us know what you find out. I am interested in that question too.

#84518 04/07/03 06:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,116
Likes: 4
Member
Here's a couple of links:

Search UL Directory

Order UL Directories

If you ask around you may even be able to get a complimentary copy of some books through a friendly AHJ, or a local UL representative.

Bill


Bill
#84519 04/18/03 08:48 PM
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 308
S
Member
I think UL eliminated distribution of books to inspectors ( which they use to send for free every year) since they went online with the listings. You might get one that is a couple of years old which could still probably serve you well with many things but you'd be taking a chance that a standard was changed--such as the standard for GFCI's.


Link Copied to Clipboard
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5