Special-purpose multicircuit connectors must clearly display the voltage of the branch circuits they service to prevent misuse.

For theaters requiring fire-rated construction, only metal raceways or concrete-encased nonmetallic raceways are permitted, along with listed metal cables.

Flexible cords used for portable equipment in projection rooms must be approved for hard usage per NEC Table 400.4 to ensure durability and safety.

Manufactured homes are built on a chassis for transport and may not have a permanent foundation. Manufactured buildings are constructed offsite but installed on permanent foundations.

Article 550 applies to the electrical systems in mobile and
manufactured homes, their connections to electrical supplies, and installations in mobile home parks.

Temporary use of portable equipment outdoors is permitted if it is supervised by qualified personnel and kept away from public access.

Live parts must be enclosed, guarded, or positioned to prevent accidental contact or conductive material from touching energized parts.

The control voltage for systems in permanent amusement attractions is limited to 150 volts ac or 300 volts dc to ground to prevent hazards.

Electrical equipment in damp or wet locations must be placed in enclosures that prevent moisture entry and are listed for wet locations to ensure safe operation.

This article applies to the portable wiring and equipment used in temporary attractions, including carnivals, circuses, and fairs.

For phase-control dimming systems, the neutral conductor must have an ampacity of 130% of the ungrounded conductors due to harmonic currents.

Single conductors used outside enclosures in control systems must be a minimum of 18 AWG, ensuring adequate strength and ampacity.

Conductors must be at least 8 AWG and have an ampacity that meets or exceeds the projector’s current rating to ensure safe operation.

Pilot lights indicate the presence of power, ensuring operators are aware of live circuits before activating or deactivating switches.

Conductors must be rated at least 125°C to handle the heat generated by stage lighting equipment.

Fire-rated construction must use robust methods such as metal raceways, flexible metal raceways, or metallic-sheathed cables to maintain safety.

Stage lighting circuits must match the overcurrent device rating and are exempt from certain NEC requirements, like Table 210.21(B)(2).

Neutral conductors must be marked white or gray at both ends for easy identification, enhancing safety during connections.

Mobile home service equipment must be rated for at least 100
amperes at 120/240 volts, ensuring it can handle typical loads.

Portable structures supplied by multiple sources separated by less than 12 feet must have their equipment grounding conductors bonded together to ensure safety.

Temporary wiring in exhibition halls must meet Article 590 requirements, use approved cords, and may require specific markings.

Single-conductor supply cables must be at least 2 AWG for phase conductors and 6 AWG for grounding conductors to meet NEC safety standards.

Disappearing footlights must automatically disconnect from power when retracted into their storage recess to prevent heat buildup and potential fire hazards.

Single-pole separable connectors with internal parallel connections must be prominently labeled to indicate the presence of such connections.

Demand factors reduce progressively, starting at 100% for the first 50,000 VA, 75% up to 100,000 VA, 60% up to 200,000 VA, and 50% for any load over 200,000 VA.

Lamps in backstage areas must be guarded and located to avoid physical damage or contact with combustibles, minimizing fire and safety risks.

Mobile home service equipment must be rated for at least 100
amperes at 120/240 volts, ensuring it can handle typical loads.

Portable structures must maintain at least 15 feet of clearance from overhead conductors operating at 600 volts or less.

The overall length of a power-supply cord for a mobile home must be between 21 feet and 36.5 feet, providing adequate reach without excessive slack.

Overcurrent devices for power-limited control circuits must not exceed 167% of the source’s volt-ampere rating divided by the rated voltage, ensuring proper system protection.

Electrical equipment in audience paths must be protected using secured nonconductive matting or other approved methods to prevent hazards.

Article 547 permits specific wiring methods such as Type UF, NMC, SE copper cables, jacketed MC cables, and appropriate raceways to address environmental challenges in agricultural buildings.

Underground grounding conductors must be insulated to withstand the corrosive conditions common in agricultural settings and minimize leakage currents.

The overall length of a power-supply cord for a mobile home must be between 21 feet and 36.5 feet, providing adequate reach without excessive slack

Article 540 applies to motion picture projection rooms and equipment, focusing on light sources that may produce hazardous gases, dust, or radiation.

Mobile home service equipment must be rated for at least 100
amperes at 120/240 volts, ensuring it can handle typical loads.

The neutral terminal must have an ampacity twice that of the largest ungrounded terminal to safely accommodate potential current imbalances in 3-phase, 4-wire systems.

Article 530 applies to motion picture and television studios, as well as remote locations staffed by trained and qualified personnel.

Ampacity adjustment factors depend on the number of current-carrying conductors in the multiconductor cord, per Table 520.44(C)(2).

All receptacles accessible from outside a relocatable structure must have GFCI protection to ensure personnel safety, in addition to the general requirements of NEC 210.8(B).

Connectors must be designed to prevent mechanical tension from being transmitted to the connections, ensuring safe and reliable use.

In closed construction, cables must be secured at cabinets, boxes, or fittings when 10 AWG or smaller conductors are used to ensure safety and durability.

Article 547 applies to agricultural buildings where environmental conditions like dust, moisture, and corrosive agents are present due to farming operations.

Illumination must be provided for outdoor service equipment, but additional lighting outlets are unnecessary if adjacent lighting is adequate.

Equipotential planes are required in confinement areas with concrete floors where livestock may contact metallic equipment that could become energized.

Permanent installations in studios must use metal raceways, concrete-encased nonmetallic raceways, or listed metal cables with appropriate grounding conductors.

Flexible cords used outdoors must be listed for wet locations and sunlight resistance to handle environmental exposure.

Article 520 specifically addresses areas used for performances, such as theaters and studio audience areas.

Article 550 applies to the electrical systems in mobile and manufactured homes, their connections to electrical supplies, and installations in mobile home parks.

Portable substations must include grounding conductors that connect to the building’s disconnecting means and grounding electrodes, ensuring safe operation.