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Originally posted by Winnie
IMHO a reasonable additional exception to the rules used in counting current carrying conductors would be: For the purpose of counting current carrying conductors, a set of two or more conductors supplied by the same branch circuit and carrying net current in the same direction shall be considered a single conductor.

I also have a problem with a residential situation where several cables leave a multi gain switch box that is fed by the same circuit. There can be no more heat at this point than the breaker itself will allow.

I was invited into a situation a couple of months back where I knew both the electrical contractor and the inspector. The electrician was turned down on rough and 334.80 were citied as the violation. The electrician trying to repair the problem got in trouble with the building inspector for destroying the top plate.

After meeting with the inspectors and contractors we all agreed that 334.80 at a switch was a little ridiculous. This home was on a pad and had two four gain switch boxes in one stud bay. The outside bracket lights was the only single pole switch.

Made my heart feel good that I was able to mitigate this situation to a peaceful and understanding end with all parties in agreement.
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Mike