Question: What is the maximum length of a cable sheath allowed in a panelboard?
Answer: E) There is no maximum length described, the only rule is that the cable sheath must extend 1/4 inch into cabinet, cutout box, or meter socket enclosure.
312.5 (C) Cables. Where cable is used, each cable shall be secured to the cabinet, cutout box, or meter socket enclosure.
(5)The cable sheath is continuous through the raceway and extends into the enclosure beyond the fitting not less than 6 mm (¼ in.).
Note: there is another provision in 334.15.
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