10-45 Log #4825 NEC-P10 Final Action: Reject
(240.21(B))
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Submitter: Don Ganiere, Ottawa, IL
Recommendation: Add text to read as follows:
(B) Feeder Taps. Conductors shall be permitted to be tapped, without
overcurrent protection at the tap, to a feeder as specified in 240.21(B)(1)
through (B)(5). Feeder taps shall be permitted to originate at the load terminal
of an overcurrent protective device. The provisions of 240.4(B) shall not be
permitted for tap conductors.
Substantiation: This type of installation is permitted in many areas, but the
code does not specifically permit it. The additional wording will make it clear
that this is a code compliant installation. As long as all of the conditions of this
section are complied with the point of origination of the tap conductor does not
create any additional hazard.
Panel Meeting Action: Reject
Panel Statement: The proposed language is not necessary as the present
language permits such installation where appropriate.
Number Eligible to Vote: 12
Ballot Results: Affirmative: 12
