You guys made me do my homework on this one.
Let me start by saying I would approve the installation as described. [Linked Image]
Now the reasons why.
Section 300.15 was completely re-written for the 1999 Code "for clarity". [Linked Image]
300.15(F) used to be 300.15 (b) in the 1996 Code and was definately refering to a transition of raceway to cable. That is why the Handbook makes that point.
If you have an older Code book you can look it up. 300.15 used to have many exceptions.

If you have the references you can check the 1998 NEC ROP item 3-106 (Log # 704)

[Linked Image] I believe that this does need a proposal to clarify that 300.15(F) applies only to cable fittings.

You made me work to earn a beer on this one. [Linked Image]
(Don't throw away those old ROPs & ROCs they sometimes wxplain what the CMP was trying to do when they changed the Code.
Alan--

Alan--
If it was easy, anyone could do it.