Introduction

Several sections of the National Electrical Code relate to proper overcurrent protection. Safe and reliable application of overcurrent
protective devices based on
these sections mandate that a short circuit study and a selective coordination study
be conducted. These sections include, among others:
110.9 Interrupting Rating
110.10 Component Protection
240.1 Conductor Protection
250.122 Equipment Grounding Conductor Protection
Marked Short-Circuit Current Rating;
- 230.82 (3) Meter Disconnect
- 409.110 Industrial Control Panels
- 440.4(B) Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Equipment
- 670.3(A) Industrial Machinery
Selective Coordination
- 517.17 Health Care Facilities - Selective Coordination
- 517.26 Essential Electrical Systems In Healthcare Systems
- 620.62 Selective Coordination for Elevator Circuits
- 700.27 Emergency Systems
- 701.18 Legally Required Standby Systems