In the 2002 NEC, USE was allowed to be run indoors a maximum of 6 feet.

" The length of the cable extending indoors to the first termination box shall not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft). " 338.10(B)(4)(b)

This language has been deleted in the 2005 edition. If the cable is not dual rated, such as USE/RHW, then it cannot be used indoors if the 2005 NEC is being enforced.

Tom

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