Question 5040 of 731 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam

A 1200 A feeder is run in four parallel raceways, each with its own copper EGC. What is the minimum EGC in each raceway?

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Correct answer to question 5040

  • D: 3/0 AWG in each raceway

Explanation

Where conductors are paralleled in multiple raceways, the EGC in each raceway must be full size based on the feeder OCPD per Table 250.122. For 1200 A that is 3/0 copper in each raceway. See 250.122(F).

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