When maintaining the continuity of a shield (drain wire) through a metal junction box, what must be done with the bare wire?

Question: When maintaining the continuity of a shield (drain wire) through a metal junction box, what must be done with the bare wire?

Answer options:

• Taped to the conduit entry ✅ Insulated/Sleeved from the box
• Soldered to the ground screw
• Cut back and removed completely

Correct answer: Insulated/Sleeved from the box

Explanation: ULC-S524 Clause 4.2.3.1.2 requires that in every junction box where shield continuity is maintained, the drain wires must be sleeved or insulated so they cannot touch the grounded box. Contact would create an illegal ground point.