Identification of Grounded Conductor Electrical Exam Questions

Understanding where to locate and how to interpret NEC requirements for the identification of neutral conductors is vital to passing your electrical examination. 

How would you answer the following question:

Insulated neutral conductors #6 AWG or smaller must be identified by which of the following means?

A.   Continuous white outer finish

B.  Continuous gray outer finish

C.  Three continuous white or gray stripes along conductor’s entire length on other than green insulation

D. All of the above

Solution:

D. All of the above

Section 200.6(A)(1)(2)&(3) of the 2020 edition of the NEC provides choices by which neutral conductors 6 AWG or smaller must be identified. These choices include identification by means of a continuous white outer finish, a continuous gray outer finish or three continuous white or gray stripes along the conductor’s entire length on other than green insulation.

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