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E3605.1 Insulation of Service-Entrance Conductors
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Service-entrance conductors entering or on the exterior of buildings or other structures shall be insulated in accordance with Section E3406.5. (230.41)
Exceptions:
- A copper grounded conductor shall not be required to be insulated where it is:
- In a raceway or part of a service cable assembly,
- Directly buried in soil of suitable condition, or
- Part of a cable assembly listed for direct burial without regard to soil conditions.
- An aluminum or copper-clad aluminum grounded conductor shall not be required to be insulated where part of a cable or where identified for direct burial or utilization in underground raceways. (230.41 Exception)
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