NON-METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE (NM,NMC, NMS)

Nonmetallic-sheathed cable is used more often in residential wiring installations than in any other wiring method.
The Philippine Electrical Code permits this cable to be installed in a building made of combustible material or
wooden frame construction.
a.Non-metallic cable for dry locations (NM) is used in normal residential circuits.
b.Non-metallic cable for wet locations (NMC) is used in farm buildings or similar structures, where there is usually
more moisture. NMS cable can be buried directly in the earth, provided adequate protection is given to the cable.
c.Nonmetallic cable (NMS )cable used for both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations.

Flexible Armored Cable (type AC) is a fabricated assembly of insulated conductors walled in flexible metal sheath. It
is commonly known as BX. It consists of spiraled metal sheet forming flexible steel tube through which the rubber c
Type of Flexible Armored Cable
a. Types AC- The conductors inside are insulated with rubber insulation.
b. Type ACT- The conductors inside are insulated with thermoplastic insulation.
c. Type ACL- It has a rubber and lead sheath between the conductor and the armor.
d. Type ACV- It has a varnish cambric insulation. The varnish cambric is a closely woven fabric of cotton or linen with
insulating varnish.

Metal Clad Cable (Type MC)- a factory assembly of one or more conductors, each individually insulated and
enclosed in a metallic sheath of interlocking tape, or a smooth or corrugated metallic tube.

Mineral Insulated, Metal Sheathed Cable(Type MI)- a factory assembly of one or more conductors, insulated
with a highly compressed refractory mineral and enclosed in liquid tight and gastight continuous copper or alloy
steel sheath.
Copper Conductors
15 amps for #14 AWG,
20 amps for #12 AWG
30 amps for #10 AWG
Aluminum and Copper Clad Conductors
15 amps for #12 AWG
25 amps for #10 AWG
Raceway an enclosed channel designed expressly for holding wires, cables or busbars with additional functions.

Flexible metallic tubing (FMT) is a kind of wiring installation which is commonly used for external motor terminal
connection. It is being manufactured in the form of a coil.

Rigid steel conduit (RSC) serves the same purpose as with the Electrical Metallic Tubing. It is designed to protect the
electrical wiring of building from electrical hazard due to faulty wiring. It is usually installed buried in concrete wall
floor and ceiling, in masonry or similar materials.

Rigid Non-metallic conduit a type of conduit and fittings of suitable non metallic material that is resistant to
moisture and chemical atmosphere.

Electrical metallic conduit metal pipe into which electrical conductors may be drawn and it has a thinner wall
thickness than a rigid metal conduit.

Intermediate Metallic Conduit (Ferrous Metal) is listed threaded raceway of circular cross section with coupling
which can be straight tapped conduit coupling. Intermediate metallic conduits are available in trade sizes ½” through
4 inches.

Surface metal raceway (SMR) a raceway consisting of an assembly of metal backing and capping.

Surface Non- metallic raceway a type of non- metallic raceway that is resistant to moisture and chemical
atmospheres.
Underfloor raceway a raceway type suitable for use under floor. The installation of underfloor raceways shall be
permitted beneath the surface of concrete or other flooring material or in office occupancies, where laid flush with
concrete floor and covered with linoleum or equivalent floor covering.

Cellular metal floor raceway the hollow spaces of cellular metal floors together with suitable fittings which may be
an approved enclosure for electrical conductor.

Multi- outlet assembly a type of surface flush race way designed to receive conductor and receptacles assembled in
the field or in the factory.

Wireway a steel or metal troughing (usually with removable cover) and fitting, so formed and constructed that
insulated conductors may be readily drawn in and withdrawn, or laid in and removed with injury either to conductor
or covering.

Busway an approved, completely assembled metal troughing and fitting, containing bare conductors intended for
use as feeders, the conductors being suitably supported on insulators.

Elbow is the bent section of the conduit or tubing used to change raceway direction or bypass obstruction.

Nipples are short length of conduit or tubing materials used to extend a conduit system. Nipples are used between
conduit or tubing and items such as boxes or enclosures between two boxes.

Coupling is a device connecting two pieces of pipes in order to extend their length. Each length of IMC is furnished
with coupling on one end, to permit a joint.

Electrical boxes such as utility, square and octagonal are used for the installation of electrical wiring fixtures such as
switches, receptacles, and for making electrical termination.