Question

The general provisions for the location of overcurrent protective devices are located in Article 240. This article also provides requirements for the application of feeder taps and transformer secondary conductors meeting the definition of tap conductors. The definition of tap conductors is located in _______.

Answer 1

240.2

Step-by-step explanation:

The tap conductor which is different from the service conductor is a conductor which has an overcurrent protection ahead of at the point of supply which exceeds any value that is permitted for the similar conductors which are protected.

The tap conductor should not extend beyond the panel board, switch gear or switch board. A tap conductor is defined in 240.2