314.28 Pull and Junction Boxes and Conduit Bodies. Straight Pulls.

Enclosures containing a straight pull with insulated conductors of 4 AWG or larger are sized no less than 8 times the trade size of the largest raceway.
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Enclosures containing a straight pull with insulated conductors of 4 AWG or larger are sized no less than 8 times the trade size of the largest raceway.

When installing insulated conductors of 4 AWG or larger, the minimum dimensions of pull or junction boxes installed in a raceway or cable run must comply with 314.28(A)(1) through (A)(3).

The rules apply to “insulated” conductors for a reason. When installing large insulated conductors, care must be taken to ensure that the conductor insulation is not compromised during the wire pull because the box is too small.

Section 314.28(A)(1) provides the minimum required dimension for an enclosure containing a straight pull (see image). For a straight pull, the length of the box or conduit body shall not be less than eight times the trade size of the largest raceway.

The width of the box used for the straight pull is not specified. It just needs to be wide enough for the conduit entry in order to be able to spin the lock nut on.

See the actual NEC® text at NFPA.ORG for the complete code section. Once there, click on their link to free access to NFPA 70.

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314.28 Pull and Junction Boxes and Conduit Bodies. Straight Pulls.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

What is the minimum length required for an enclosure used for a straight pull containing 3/0 copper, insulated conductors that enter and leave through 2.5 inch conduits?

A: 20 inches.
B: 16 inches.
C: 15 inches.
D: 24 inches.
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