14E-3-326 Integrated gas spacer cable: Type IGS.

The provisions of Article 326 of NFPA 70 are not adopted.

14E-3-328 Medium voltage cable: Type MV.

The provisions of Article 328 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference without modification.

14E-3-330 Metal-clad cable: Type MC.

The provisions of Article 330 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference with the following modifications:

1.   Revise section 330.10 to read:

"Uses Permitted.

(A)   Existing Installations. Except where otherwise specified in this Code and where not subject to physical damage, listed Type MC cable with listed fittings and not exceeding 7.62 m (25 ft) in length between junction boxes shall be permitted for branch circuits in concealed work fished into existing walls, partitions, floors, or hard surface ceilings where other work does not require or include removal of the existing finished surface.

(B)   Exposed Work. For exposed work only under the following conditions:

(1)   In lengths not more than 1.83 m (6 ft), at terminations where flexibility is necessary;

(2)   In lengths not greater than 1.83 m (6 ft) in accessible, but not habitable, attics and roof spaces where installed in accordance with 320.23;

(3)   In lengths not greater than 1.83 m (6 ft), below the basement ceiling joists where it is necessary to connect a cabinet or junction box."

2.   Revise section 330.12 to read:

"Uses Not Permitted. Type MC cable shall not be used for any installation not permitted in 330.10."

14E-3-332 Mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable: Type MI.

The provisions of Article 332 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference without modification.

14E-3-334 Nonmetallic-sheathed cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS.

The provisions of Article 334 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference with the following modifications:

1.   Revise section 334.10 to read:

"Uses Permitted. Type NM and Type NMC cables shall be permitted to be used in the following:

(1)   Temporary wiring for branch circuits as permitted in 590.4(C)

(2)   Temporary wiring as permitted for feeders as permitted in 590.4(B)

(3)   Limited extensions to knob-and-tube lighting or appliance branch circuits in existing dwelling units in buildings not exceeding three stories in height."

2.   Revise section 334.12 to read:

"Uses Not Permitted.

(A)   Types NM, and NMC. Types NM and NMC cables shall not be used for any installation not permitted in 334.10.

(B)   Type NMS. Type NMS cables shall not be used."

14E-3-336 Power and control tray cable: Type TC.

The provisions of Article 336 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference with the following modifications:

1.   Revise subsection 336.10, item (1) to read:

"For control and signal circuits."

2.   Delete subsections 336.10, items (6) through (10).

3.   Revise section 336.12 to read:

"Uses Not Permitted. Type TC tray cable shall not be installed or used as follows:

(1)   Installed where it will be exposed to physical damage

(2)   Installed outside a raceway or cable tray system

(3)   Used where exposed to direct rays of the sun, unless identified as sunlight resistant

(4)   Direct buried

(5)   Required fire alarm systems

(6)   In health care facilities, any patient communication or monitoring system"

(Amend Coun. J. 11-8-17, p. 59720, § 15)

14E-3-338 Service-entrance cable: Type SE and USE.

The provisions of Article 338 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference with the following modifications:

1.   Revise section 338.10 to read:

"Uses Permitted. For existing buildings of non-transient residential occupancy containing not more than three dwelling units:

(A)   Service-Entrance Conductors. Service-entrance cable shall be permitted to be used as service- entrance conductors.

(B)   Branch Circuits.

(1)   Branch Circuit Conductors. Type SE service-entrance cable shall be permitted for circuit wiring for electric ranges, electric hot water heaters, and electric clothes dryers.

(2)   Grounded Conductor Insulated. Type SE service-entrance cables shall be permitted in wiring systems where all of the circuit conductors of the cable are of the thermoset or thermoplastic type.

(3)   Use of Uninsulated Conductor. Type SE service-entrance cable without individual insulation on the grounded conductor shall not be permitted for branch circuit wiring.

(4)   Temperature Limitations. Type SE service-entrance cable used to supply appliances shall not be subject to conductor temperatures in excess of the temperature specified for the type of insulation involved.

(5)   Installation Methods for Cables. Cables shall be installed in accordance with (a) through (d) as listed below.

(a)   Cable shall not be spliced, but shall be installed without interruption to the outlet

(b)   Installation shall have approved and listed fittings

(c)   In exposed installations, the cable shall follow closely follow the surface and be fastened at intervals not exceeding 450 mm (18 in.).

(d)   In exterior installations, the cable shall be installed in a workman like manner in straight lines and a drip loop shall be provided"

2.   Revise section 338.12 to read:

"Uses Not Permitted. Type SE and Type USE shall not be used for any installation not permitted in 338.10."

(Amend Coun. J. 11-8-17, p. 59720, § 16)