eCFR :: 30 CFR 18.42 -
§ 18.42 Explosion-proof distribution boxes. (a) A cable passing through an outside wall (s) of a distribution box shall be conducted either through a packing gland or an interlocked plug and
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Wiring Specifications for Explosion-Proof Distribution Boxes
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