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raceway-terms.md

@@ -13,11 +13,7 @@ title: Raceway Terms
 
 ## "Raceway"
 
-> [!quote] NEC Article 100
-> **Raceway.**
-> An enclosed channel
-> designed expressly for holding wires, cables, or busbars,
-> with additional functions as permitted in this _Code_. (CMP-8)
+![[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Raceway.]]
 
 ### "Duct"
 
@@ -36,35 +32,16 @@ title: Raceway Terms
 
 "Wiring method" is not given explicit definition in the NEC.
 
-> [!quote] NEC 110.8 Wiring Methods
-> Only wiring methods recognized as suitable
-> are included in this Code.
-> The recognized methods of wiring
-> shall be permitted to be installed
-> in any type of building or occupancy,
-> except as otherwise provided in this Code.
+![[nfpa-70_110_requirements-for-electrical-installations#110.8 Wiring Methods]]
 
-> [!quote] NEC 300.1(A) All Wiring Installations
-> This article covers general requirements
-> for wiring methods and materials
-> for all _wiring installations_ (emphasis added)
-> unless modified by other articles in Chapter 3.
+![[nfpa-70_300_general-requirements#300.1(A) All Wiring Installations.]]
 
 Nor is wiring installation,
 however by closest definition
 it can be assumed **premises wiring**
 includes all wiring installations.
 
-> [!quote] NEC Article 100
-> **Premises Wiring (System).**
-> Interior and exterior wiring,
-> including power, lighting, control, and signal circuit wiring
-> together with all their associated hardware, fittings, and wiring devices,
-> both permanently and temporarily installed.
-> This includes
-> (a) wiring from the service point or power source to the outlets or
-> (b) wiring from and including the power source
-> to the outlets where there is no service point.
+![[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Premises Wiring (System).]]
 
 ### Inappropriate Use
 
@@ -82,6 +59,8 @@ _would be_ out of scope, except for Article 800.110:
 > _The raceways shall be installed in accordance_
 > _with the requirements of Chapter 3._
 
+[[nfpa-70_800]]
+
 Raceway is not a _wiring method_
 unless it is used to support _premises wiring_,
 which communications cabling is not.