Interpretation #6953

Published March 20, 2012

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Code Version
2007
Code
ELECTRIC
Code Description
Electrical
Chapter
2
Section
210.4(B)
Topic
hadle ties / common trip breakers

Question

Is it the intent of 2008 National Electric Code and 2007 Florida Building Code Existing to require handle ties or common trip breaker on multiwire circuits when these circuits are modified,replaced or extended in existing buildings?

Answer Published 03/20/2012 at 10:42 AM

Yes.

Commentary

The NEC Handbook has a fairly lengthy discussion on this subject.