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Code Q&A: NEC Requirement for Bonding Jumpers

May 9, 2024

Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.

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Question: Main bonding jumpers and system bonding jumpers shall not be smaller than specified in _____.

a) Table 250.102(C)(1)

b) Table 250.122

c) Table 310.16

d) Chapter 9, Table 8

See answer below.

Answer: a) Table 250.102(C)(1)

As stated in Sec. 250.28(D)(1), "Main bonding jumpers and system bonding jumpers shall not be smaller than specified in Table 250.102(C)(1)."

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Mike Holt

Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.