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E3905.12.3.1 Splices, Taps or Devices

FBC, Residential 2017 > 39 Power and Lighting Distribution > E3905 Boxes, Conduit Bodies and Fittings > E3905.12 Number of Conductors in Outlet, Device, and Junction Boxes, and Conduit Bodies > E3905.12.3 Conduit Bodies > E3905.12.3.1 Splices, Taps or Devices

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Only those conduit bodies that are durably and legibly marked by the manufacturer with their cubic inch capacity shall be permitted to contain splices, taps or devices. The maximum number of conductors shall be calculated using the same procedure for similar conductors in other than standard boxes. [314.16(C)(2)]

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E3905.12.3.1 Power and Lighting Distribution, Splices, Taps or Devices

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E3905.12.3 Power and Lighting Distribution, Conduit Bodies

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