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An electrician is installing a new light fixture in a suspended ceiling, using flexible metallic conduit (FMC) to connect from a junction box to the fixture. What is the MAXIMUM length of FMC permitted for this connection under CEC regulations?
According to CEC Rule 12-1010(5), flexible metallic conduit (FMC) is permitted to be used for the final connections to luminaires (light fixtures) where the len
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Question: An electrician is installing a new light fixture in a suspended ceiling, using flexible metallic conduit (FMC) to connect from a junction box to the fixture. What is the MAXIMUM length of FMC permitted for this connection under CEC regulations?
Answer options:
- 1.0 metre (3.3 feet). ✅ 1.5 metres (4.9 feet).
- 2.0 metres (6.6 feet).
- 2.5 metres (8.2 feet).
Correct answer: 1.5 metres (4.9 feet).
Explanation: According to CEC Rule 12-1010(5), flexible metallic conduit (FMC) is permitted to be used for the final connections to luminaires (light fixtures) where the length does not exceed 1.5 metres (4.9 feet). This rule ensures that flexibility is provided without over-reliance on a non-rigid wiring method.
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