Equipment & SystemsQuestion 336 of 521
What is the minimum size of the bonding/grounding conductor for a communications system?
a.18 AWG copper
b.16 AWG copper
c.14 AWG copper
d.10 AWG copper
Explanation
Section 800.100 requires the communications bonding conductor or grounding-electrode conductor to be not smaller than 14 AWG copper (or equivalent). Smaller 16 or 18 AWG conductors would not meet the minimum, and 10 AWG is larger than required.
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