ELECTRICAL CODE INTERPRETATION
700 N. TRYON STREET CHAROLTTE, NC 28202
(704) 336-2831
SUBJECT:
Length of conductors at outlet boxes
CODE REFERENCE:
300-14
SUBMITTED BY:
Simpson Electric
EFFECTIVE DATE:
January 1, 1999
PROBLEM: How much conductor must be left at each outlet box for connecting devices?
SOLUTION: The intent of the code change (300-14) is to clarify that the free conductor be
left for making of joints and installing devices and fixtures. This is not a code change but
an attempt to clearly define how much conductor is to be left at the box for the installation
of fixtures or devices.
SOLVED BY: CONSISTENCY TEAM - GERALD HARVELL - PAUL REED - TERRY McCLURE ANGIE MILLER - GERALD BARNES - MATT KING – JULIAN BURNS – JIM LONG – JOHN WEST
APPROVED BY: GERALD HARVELL ELECTRICAL CPM
January 13, 2014