Where nonmetallic-sheathed cable is run at angles with joists in unfinished basements, it shall be permissible to secure cables not smaller than three ______ AWG conductors directly to the lower edges of the joists. Select one: A. 8 B. 10 C. 6 D. 12

Where nonmetallic-sheathed cable is run at angles with joists in unfinished basements, it shall be permissible to secure cables not smaller than three ______ AWG conductors directly to the lower edges of the joists. Select one: A. 8 B. 10 C. 6 D. 12

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