Branch Circuits & WiringQuestion 206 of 521
Is an equipment grounding conductor (EGC) ever counted as a current-carrying conductor when applying conductor-count adjustment factors?
a.Yes, always
b.No, it is never counted
c.Only when it is 12 AWG
d.Only when it is bare
Explanation
Per 310.15(E), a grounding or bonding conductor is not counted as a current-carrying conductor because it carries current only under fault conditions. Its size and whether it is bare do not change this.
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