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ORDINANCE NO. NS-1416 PAGE TEN Sec. 8-913. Mechanical and Electrical Continuity- Conductors (Section 300-13(b)). Section 300-13(b) of the National Electrical Code is a~ended to read as follows: (b) In all circuits the continuity of conductors shall not be dependent upon device connections, such as lampholders, receptacles, etc., where the removal of such devices would interrupt the continuity. Sec. 8-915. Boxes or Fittings - Where required (Section 300-15(b)). Section 300-15(b) of the National Electrical Code is amended by deleting therefrom Exceptions numbers 1 and 5. Sec. 8-933. Metal-Clad Cable (Article 334). Chapter 3 of the National Electrical Code is amended by deleting therefrom Article 334 and all sections therein in- cluded, to wit: Sections 334-1 through 334-13 inclusive. Sec. 8-941. Uses Permitted or Not Permitted (Section 336-3). Section 336-3 of the National Electrical Code is amended to read as follows: 336-3. Uses Permitted or Not Permitted. Non- metallic sheathed cable shall not be used for ex- posed wiring and shall only be used for concealed wiring in one and two family dwellings or multi- family dwellings (apartment houses) not exceeding three floors above grade. (a) Type NM. This type of non-metallic sheathed cable may be installed for concealed work in normally dry locations. It may be installed or fished in air voids in masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness. Type NM cable shall not be installed where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors; nor shall it be embedded in masonry or concrete and covered with plaster or similar finish. (b) Moisture and Corrosion-Resistant Type NMC. This type of non-metallic sheathed cable may be installed for concealed work in dry, moist, damp or corrosive locations, and in outside and in- side walls of masonry block or tile. Where em- bedded in plaster or run in shallow chase in masonry walls and covered with plaster within 2 inches of the finished surface, it shall be protected against damage from nails by a cover of corrosion-resistant coated steel at least 1/16 inch in thickness and 3/4 inch wide in the chase or under the final surface finish.