Table of Contents
Foreword
1Scope
1.1ProductsandApplicationIncluded
1.2ProductsandApplicationExcluded
1.3RegulatoryandOtherRequirements
2ConstructionofNM-BandUFCables
2.1TypeNM-BCable
2.2TypeUFCable
2.3CableCovering
3Ampacity
3.1TypeNM-BCable
3.2Example-Derating
3.3TypeUFCable
4Uses
4.1TypeNM-BCablePermittedUses
4.2TypeUFCablePermittedUses
4.3TypeNM-BCableUsesNotPermitted
4.4TypeUFCableUsesNotPermitted
5InstallationConsiderations
5.1ProtectionfromPhysicalDamage-TypeNM-BandUFCable
5.2SecuringandSupporting
5.3Boxes
5.4CableFittingsandSupports
5.5CableSupports
5.6SecuringCablestoMetalCabinets,CutoutsBoxes,and
MeterSockets
6ReidentificationofCableConductors
6.1UngroundedConductors
6.2SwitchLoops
6.3PermanentlyReidentified
6.4HeatShrinkTubing
7RecommendedInstallationProcedures-TypeNM-BCable
7.1General
7.2SwitchOutlet
7.3CeilingFanOutlet
7.43-wayand4-waySwitches
7.5PreparingTypeNM-BNonmetallic-SheathedCable
8RecommendedInstallationProcedures-TypeUFCable
8.1UndergroundInstallation
8.2Grounding
AnnexA-ReferenceStandards Abstract
Describes installation procedures for nonmetallic-sheathed cable (Type NM) and underground feeder and branch-circuit cable (Type UF).
