Flat Cable Assemblies (Type FC). It's a flat cable integrated with connectors
(thus making it an assembly).
There are
four: As branch circuits to supply suitable tap devices for certain kinds of
small loads (e.g., lighting, small appliances, small power loads), where
installed for exposed work, in locations not subject to physical damage, and in
surface metal raceways identified for the use [322.10].
There are
four: where exposed to corrosive conditions (unless suitable for the
application), in hoistways (or on elevators or escalators), in any hazardous
(see Chapter 5) location (except where specifically authorized in the NEC), and
outdoors (or in wet or damp locations) unless identified for the use [322.12].
That's a
trick question. You do not support it with staples. You must secure and support
flat cables using their special design features [322.30].
Use
approved wiring methods, within the junction boxes, installed at either end of
the flat cable assembly runs [322.40(D)]. This requirement excludes (from
acceptability) such things as soldering extensions onto the flat cable
conductors. That practice is mentioned here because electronics technicians
sometimes mistakenly apply their techniques to 50V and higher power circuits. |
