The NEC Requires That If a Feeder Supplying a Detached

question 31

Multiple Choice

The NEC requires that if a feeder supplying a detached garage from the service in the main house has an equipment grounding conductor run with the feeder, the grounded conductor __________ be connected to the equipment grounding conductor or to the grounding electrode system in the garage.

• A) may
• B) shall
• C) shall not
• D) could

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