Branch Circuits & WiringQuestion 235 of 521
Per 200.6(A), a grounded (neutral) conductor 6 AWG or smaller must be identified by which of the following?
a.Green insulation
b.Red insulation
c.A continuous white or gray outer finish (or three white/gray stripes)
d.Orange insulation
Explanation
Section 200.6(A) requires 6 AWG and smaller grounded conductors to be white or gray, or to have three continuous white/gray stripes. Green is reserved for grounding, and red or orange are used for ungrounded (hot) conductors.
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