314.

16 Number of Conductors in
NEC Art 314
Boxes and Conduit Bodies
Boxes containing 6 AWG and smaller
conductors must be sized to provide
sufficient free space for all conductors,
devices and fittings.
Sizing of Pull, Junction, and device boxes

314.16 Number of Conductors in

Boxes and Conduit Bodies
(A) Box Volume Calculations.

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Boxes and Conduit Bodies
(B) Box Fill Calculations.
(1) Conductor Volume.

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314.16 Number of Conductors in

Boxes and Conduit Bodies
(B) Box Fill Calculations.

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314.16 Number of Conductors in
Boxes and Conduit Bodies
(B) Box Fill Calculations.
(2) Cable Clamp Volume.

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314.16 Number of Conductors in

Boxes and Conduit Bodies
(B) Box Fill Calculations.
(4) Device Volume.

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314.16 Number of Conductors in

Boxes and Conduit Bodies
(B) Box Fill Calculations.
(3) Support Fittings Volume.

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314.16 Number of Conductors in 314.16 Number of Conductors in

Boxes and Conduit Bodies Boxes and Conduit Bodies
(B) Box Fill Calculations. (C) Conduit Bodies.
(5) Equipment Grounding Conductor (2) Splices.
Volume.

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 Author’s Comment
Where conductors 4 AWG or larger enter a
box or other enclosure, a fitting that
provides a smooth, rounded, insulating
surface, such as a bushing or adapter, is
required to protect the conductors from
abrasion during and after installation
[300.4(G)].
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314.28 Boxes and Conduit Bodies

Conductors 4 AWG and Larger
Boxes and conduit bodies containing
conductors 4 AWG and larger must be
sized so the conductor insulation will not
be damaged.

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314.28 Boxes and Conduit Bodies

Conductors 4 AWG and Larger
(A) Minimum Size. For raceways containing
4AWG or larger, the minimum dimensions
of boxes and conduit bodies must comply
with the following:

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314.28 Boxes and Conduit Bodies

Conductors 4 AWG and Larger
(C) Covers. Pull boxes, junction boxes, and
conduit bodies must have a cover suitable
for the conditions.

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