Allen,
     The 1996 code is obsolete. I believe that it was replaced about 10=20
years ago.
Thanks,
rich!

On 2/16/2015 5:40 PM, Allen Mulvey wrote:
> See:
> http://ecmweb.com/basics/sizing-circuit-breaker
>
> "A CB is designed and evaluated to carry 100% of its rated
> current for an indefinite period of time under standard test
> conditions."
>
> The important part is "under standard test conditions." In
> the real world the circuit breaker is likely to heat up
> above "standard" test temperature. The 1996 NEC code
> compensates for this by requiring you to use breakers rated
> at least 20% higher than the anticipated load.
>
> Allen
>
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>> Subject: Re: [EE] Insulation testing
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