The National Electrical Code® Requires That No Point Along a Wall

question 8

Multiple Choice

The National Electrical Code® requires that no point along a wall can be more than 6 feet from an electrical outlet. How many receptacles are required for a wall that is 20 feet long?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5

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