Branch Circuits & WiringQuestion 217 of 521
For Type NM cable, the 90°C rating of its conductors may be used for what purpose?
a.Only for adjustment and correction (derating) calculations
b.For establishing the final ampacity
c.It may not be used at all
d.For the load calculation
Explanation
Per 334.80, the 90°C column may be used as the starting point when applying ambient and conductor-count factors, but the final NM ampacity is still governed by the 60°C column. It cannot set the final ampacity directly.
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