Article 512 Cannabis Oil Equipment and Cannabis Oil Systems Using Flammable Materials.

New Article 512 provides requirements for cannabis oil equipment and cannabis oil systems using flammable materials in the plant oil extraction process.
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New Article 512 provides requirements for cannabis oil equipment and cannabis oil systems using flammable materials in the plant oil extraction process.

Code Change Summary: New article provides requirements for cannabis oil equipment and cannabis oil systems using flammable materials.

In the 2023 NEC®, new Article 512 was added to provide requirements for cannabis oil equipment and cannabis oil systems using flammable materials in the plant oil extraction process.

The rapid legalization of cannabis and related plant oils extracted from cannabis has resulted in safety concerns regarding fire and explosion hazards associated with equipment used in the plant oil extraction process.

During the plant oil extraction process, specialized equipment in combination with flammable solvents like butane, pentane, hexane, propane, and ethanol are often used and can create a hazardous location.

Considerable safety precautions must be used to avoid accidents at all stages of the plant oil extraction process.

Highlights from new Article 512 include:

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Article 512 Cannabis Oil Equipment and Cannabis Oil Systems Using Flammable Materials.

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Based on the 2023 NEC, which of the following is a suitable wiring method in accordance with Section 512.13?

A: PVC conduit.
B: Type NM cable.
C: Type SE cable.
D: Type AC cable.
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