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)