Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: stevebea, Location: Southeastern PA
Asked on: Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 2:08 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:21 am EDT
Question: Does all UF cable have a sunlight resistant rating? Situation is an apartment complex that is being rehabed and some of the condensers have UF from the disconnect to the unit. I know Article 340.12 (10) will not allow this as it is subject to physical damage, but this UF has been in the weather long enough I can not read a thing on it and I wasn't sure if all UF has a sunlight resistant rating or not. Thanks.
Not all UF cable has a sunlight-resistant rating.Types of UF cable with sunlight resistance are designated as UF-B and UF-O. UF-B (black) is sunlight resistant and is suitable for direct burial or exposure to sunlight. UF-O (orange) is outdoor-rated and is suitable for use outdoors, but it may not be sunlight resistant.If you cannot identify the type of UF cable used, you should assume it is not sunlight resistant and replace it with a type that is. Flag for review