All conductors of the same circuit, including the grounded and equipment grounding conductors and bonding conductors shall be contained within the same _____, unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in the Code.

NEC Article 300 sets the foundational requirements for wiring methods and materials, covering protection against physical damage, environmental conditions, and installation techniques for conductors and raceways. Key areas include temperature limitations, securing/supporting methods, underground installations, and hazardous air-handling spaces (plenums).  Key Aspects of NEC Article 300 Scope & Application (300.1): General requirements for wiring methods used in electrical installations, applicable to all wiring systems unless modified by other articles. Limitations (300.3): Conductors must... Show more

NEC Article 300 sets the foundational requirements for wiring methods and materials, covering protection against physical damage, environmental conditions, and installation techniques for conductors and raceways. Key areas include temperature limitations, securing/supporting methods, underground installations, and hazardous air-handling spaces (plenums). 

Key Aspects of NEC Article 300
Scope & Application (300.1): General requirements for wiring methods used in electrical installations, applicable to all wiring systems unless modified by other articles.
Limitations (300.3): Conductors must be protected, and all conductors of a circuit (including grounding/bonding) must be in the same raceway, cable, or trench to prevent heating.
Protection Against Physical Damage (300.4): Cables and raceways must be protected from damage, specifically at studs, joists, and rafters (e.g., proper boring/nail plates).
Underground Installations (300.5): Defines minimum burial depths for direct burial cables and conduit, depending on voltage and location.
Wiring in Ducts/Plenums (300.22): Limits wiring types in environmental air spaces to those with low smoke- and fire-resistive qualities, typically requiring metal raceways or special cables.
Securing and Supporting (300.11): Raceways and cables must be securely fastened to the building structure, not to ceiling grids or other piping.
Temperature Limitations (300.7): Conductors must be rated for the ambient temperature, and raceways passing through different temperatures must be sealed. 

Article 300 ensures safety by establishing standard practices for protecting conductors from damage, electrical interference, and fire hazards during installation.

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