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Section/Paragraph: 225.20 [lang,ref]
Revised Text
225.20 Mechanical Protection of Conductors. Protection Against Physical Damage.
Mechanical protection of conductors Conductors shall be protected against physical damage on buildings, structures, or poles shall be as provided for services in 230.50.
Substantiation
"230.50 Protection Against Physical Damage." is the section referenced by 225.20, the same rule is being used. Why not use the same phrase to refer to the rule in both locations?
The NEC_StyleManual 3.3.5 states: Parallel construction means stating similar requirements in similar ways for greater consistency. This helps makes the NEC clear for users. Lack of consistency often creates confusion, causing users to ask: Does this difference in wording represent a different requirement? Or is it simply two different ways of trying to say the same thing? ....
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Revised Text
225.20 Mechanical Protection of Conductors. Protection Against Physical Damage.
Mechanical protection of conductors Conductors shall be protected against physical damage on buildings, structures, or poles shall be as provided for services in 230.50.
Substantiation
"230.50 Protection Against Physical Damage." is the section referenced by 225.20, the same rule is being used. Why not use the same phrase to refer to the rule in both locations?
The NEC_StyleManual 3.3.5 states: Parallel construction means stating similar requirements in similar ways for greater consistency. This helps makes the NEC clear for users. Lack of consistency often creates confusion, causing users to ask: Does this difference in wording represent a different requirement? Or is it simply two different ways of trying to say the same thing? ....
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