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Monday, May 20, 2019

Question:

Re: CQD answer published Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - LFNC Connectors

Your reply fails to inform that your response including (FKKY) is referencing the UL White book, not NFPA 70 The NEC. Unfortunately not everyone is familiar with the UL White book. Although you previously provide a link to the UL White book, not everyone will click the link nor read the link. Thanks!

Cordially,

Bill Nolte, C.S.H.O.
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Answer:

Hey Bill thanks for your comment, no one likes to fail. You are correct, the answer did not come directly from the NEC but is enforceable as stated in 110.3(B) and available as part of the listing information at:

http://productspec.ul.com/document.php?id=FKHU.GuideInfo

The "UL White Book" is no longer published, the last edition being the 2015-16. But all of the up-to-date information is available and searchable at:

ul.com/productspec

It is a great resource but keep in mind it is updated as changes are made, such as those in product standards, so confirm the information at the time you need to apply it.

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