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Old 12-03-2007, 01:02 PM
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multiple NM cables entering panel enclosure through one fitting
I was looking through my November/December issue of IAEI News (the International Association of Electrical Inspector magazine) again and saw this that I was going to post and had forgotten to do so.

I hope this answers the questions of other HIs who disagreed with what I stated, and those questions of a "professional" electrician who also questioned it.
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Old 12-03-2007, 03:00 PM
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Re: multiple NM cables entering panel enclosure through one fitting
That is a very good picture. Here is a code reference how to do it correctly. This is from Article 312.5


(C) Cables.
Where cable is used, each cable shall be secured
to the cabinet, cutout box, or meter socket enclosure.

Exception: Cables with entirely nonmetallic sheaths shall
be permitted to enter the top of a surface-mounted enclosure
through one or more nonflexible raceways not less
than 450 mm (18 in.) and not more than 3.0 m (10 ft) in
length, provided all of the following conditions are met:
(a) Each cable is fastened within 300 mm (12 in.),
measured along the sheath, of the outer end of the raceway.
(b) The raceway extends directly above the enclosure
and does not penetrate a structural ceiling.
(c) A fitting is provided on each end of the raceway to
protect the cable(s) from abrasion and the fittings remain
accessible after installation.
(d) The raceway is sealed or plugged at the outer end
using approved means so as to prevent access to the enclosure
through the raceway.
(e) The cable sheath is continuous through the raceway
and extends into the enclosure beyond the fitting not
less than 6 mm (
14 in.).
(f) The raceway is fastened at its outer end and at
other points in accordance with the applicable article.
(g) Where installed as conduit or tubing, the allowable
cable fill does not exceed that permitted for complete conduit
or tubing systems by Table 1 of Chapter 9 of this Code

and all applicable notes thereto.
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