334.80 Ampacity. The ampacity of Types NM, NMC, and NMS cable shall be determined in accordance with 310.15. The allowable ampacity shall not exceed that of a 60°C 2014 Edition NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (140°F) rated conductor. The 90°C (194 OF) rating shall be permitted to be used for ampacity adjustment and correction calculations, provided the final derated ampacity does not exceed that of a 60°C (140°F) rated conductor.
PS: Just went thru the math at a burnout. 10 sets of 500KCMil Cu, no longer equates to 4000 amps. Yes, it was an old service, however, now it will be 10 sets of 600KCMil Cu. Hopefully, they can pull out the old. With a major snow event Tuesday, my Twp is closed, and may close Wed also.
Here in NJ, where I am (coastal) it has been heavy rain, and gusty winds from around midnight to 300PM. Where I work, 50 miles to the north, there was/is 12+ inches of snow, and wind.
Further north, into real north Jersey I hear 18-24" snow.
All in all, my snow blower sits in the garage, only used once sp far this year.
It was 17 when I left this AM, and 19 when I got up here to work. Five of us spent 1-1/2 Hrs hacking the ice/snow off of the Twp vehicles. About 12-14" on the ground here in Edison.
