Feb 7, 2025 · For MC Cable, PI No. 2883-NFPA 70-2023 reads almost identical to the PI on NM cable, just with the name changed. You could still use tie wire if UL 2239 has standards for tie …

Oct 28, 2011 · AC cable typically has no ECG, just the bondstrip-and-cable armor. However, the armor of the AC cable can be used as an ECG. MC cable consists of an outer jacket of thin …

Nov 14, 2024 · AC is armored cable made with paper individually wrapping the conductors and a thin aluminum bonding strip which with the armor serves as the EGC. BX is a slang name for …

Mar 21, 2003 · Re: AC vs. MC vs. MC Lite Spelling it out in a spec is the easy part. Sometimes chnages in contract occur without detailing each item, such as the type MC (or steel …

Nov 19, 2024 · 1) You can use _any_ MC cable up to a maximum of 3C+ground #8 AWG. 2) You can use an MC cable classified under the 'through penetrating products' category. When I did …

Sep 7, 2010 · I was taught that, in concealed work, for the most part running MC is more efficient than EMT. With MC you have both raceway and conductors installed in one shot. Say I was …

Oct 18, 2023 · 12/2 MC Steel Armor w/ supports and connectors Generally speaking here regarding install . Me and a friend have pretty different labor units per thousand. Standard …

Nov 9, 2020 · Conductors within Southwire Armorlite MC cable are THHN/THWN, so that tells me you're good for damp locations with the conductors. Just check the MC jacket. NEC states you …

Jan 18, 2009 · The situation at hand involves a Smoke Control System wired with Fire Alarm type MC cable as the SLC (Signal Line Circuit).The fire protection specialist has indicated that …

Mar 18, 2025 · In Article 392, section 392.22-(A)-1-(b) it states that "for cables #4/0 and smaller, the sum of the cross-sectional area of all cables shall not exceed the maximum allowable …