4.30.1.10 - 1.12

4.30.1.10 Wiring Space in Enclosures.
(a) General. Enclosures for motor controllers and disconnecting means shall not be used as junction
boxes, auxiliary gutters, or raceways for conductors feeding through or tapping off to the other
apparatus unless designs are employed that provide adequate space for this purpose.
(b) Wire-Bending Space in Enclosures. Minimum wire-bending space within the enclosures for motor
controllers shall be in accordance with Table 4.30.1.10(b) where measured in a straight line from the
end of the lug or wire connector (in the direction the wire leaves the terminal) to the wall or barrier.
Where alternate wire termination means are substituted for that supplied by the manufacturer of the
controller, they shall be of a type identified by the manufacturer for use with the controller and shall not
reduce the minimum wire bending space.
4.30.1.11 Protection Against Liquids. Suitable guards or enclosures shall be provided to protect exposed
current-carrying parts of motors and the insulation of motor leads where installed directly under
equipment, or in other locations where dripping or spraying oil, water, or other injurious liquid may
occur, unless the motor is designed for the existing conditions.
Table 4.30.1.10(b) Minimum Wire-Bending Space at the

Terminals of Enclosed Motor Controllers
Size of Wire Wires per Terminal*
mm2 (mm dia.) 1 2
(mm) (mm)
2.0(1.6)–5.5(2.6) Not specified —

8.0(3.2)–14 38 —
22 50 —
30 65 —
38 75 —
50 125 125
60 150 150
80–100 175 175
125 200 200
150 250 250
175–250 300 300
325 350 400
400 450 475
*Where provision for three or more wires per terminal exists, the minimum wire bending space shall be
in accordance with the requirements of Article 3.12.
4.30.1.12 Motor Terminal Housings.
(a) Material. Where motors are provided with terminal housings, the housings shall be of metal and of
substantial construction. Exception: In other than hazardous (classified) locations, substantial,
nonmetallic, no burning housings shall be permitted, provided an internal grounding means between
the motor frame and the equipment grounding connection is incorporated within the housing.
(b) Dimensions and Space — Wire-to-Wire Connections. Where these terminal housings enclose wire-
to-wire connections, they shall have minimum dimensions and usable volumes in accordance with Table
4.30.1.12(b).
(c) Dimensions and Space — Fixed Terminal Connections. Where these terminal housings enclose rigidly
mounted motor terminals, the terminal housing shall be of sufficient size to provide minimum terminal
spacing’s and usable volumes in accordance with Table 4.30.1.12(c)(1) and Table 4.30.1.12(c)(2).
(d) Large Wire or Factory Connections. For motors with larger ratings, greater number of leads, or larger
wire sizes, or where motors are installed as a part of factory-wired equipment, without additional
connection being required at the motor terminal housing during equipment installation, the terminal
housing shall be of ample size to make connections, but the foregoing provisions for the volumes of
terminal housings shall not be considered applicable.
(e) Equipment Grounding Connections. A means for attachment of an equipment grounding conductor
termination in accordance with 2.50.1.8 shall be provided at motor terminal housings for wire-to-wire
connections or fixed terminal connections. The means for such connections shall be permitted to be
located either inside or outside the motor terminal housing.
Table 4.30.1.12(b) Terminal Housings — Wire-to-Wire

Connections
Motors 280 mm in Diameter or Less
Cover Opening Usable Volume
Minimum Dimension Minimum
Horsepower (mm) (cmᵌ)
1 and smallerᵃ 41 170
1½, 2, and 3ᵇ 45 275
5 and 7½ 50 365
10 and 15 65 595
Motors Over 280 mm in Diameter — Alternating-Current Motors

Maximum Full
Load Current
for 3-Phase Terminal Box Typical
Motors with Cover Opening Maximum
Maximum of Minimum Usable Volume Horsepower
12 Leads Dimension Minimum 3-Phase
(Amperes) (mm) (cmᵌ) (230 Volt)
45 65 595 15
70 84 1 265 25
110 100 2 295 40
160 125 4 135 60
250 150 7 380 100
400 175 13 775 150
600 200 25 255 250
Direct-Current Motors
Maximum Full-Load Current for Terminal Box Usable Volume
Motors Minimum Minimum
with Maximum of 6 Dimensions (mm) (cm3)
Leads (Amperes)
68 65 425
105 84 900
165 100 1 640
240 125 2 950
375 150 5 410
600 175 9 840
900 200 18 040
Note: Auxiliary leads for such items as brakes, thermostats, space heaters, and exciting fields shall be permitted to
be neglected if their current-carrying area does not exceed 25 percent of the current-carrying area of the machine
power leads. ᵃFor motors rated 1 hp and smaller and with the terminal housing partially or wholly integral with the
frame or end shield, the volume of the terminal housing shall not be less than 18.0 cm3 (1.1 in.3) per wire-to-wire
connection. The minimum cover opening dimension is not specified. ᵇ For motors rated 1½, 2, and 3 hp and with
the terminal housing partially or wholly integral with the frame or end shield, the volume of the terminal housing
shall not be less than 23.0 cm3 (1.4 in.3) per wire-to-wire connection. The minimum cover opening dimension is
not specified.
Table 4.30.1.12(c)(1) Terminal Spacings — Fixed Terminals
Minimum Spacing
Between Line
Terminals and
Between Line Other Uninsulated
Nominal Terminals Metal Parts
Volts (mm) (mm)
240 or less 6 6
Over 250 – 600 10 10
Table 4.30.1.12(c)(2) Usable Volumes — Fixed Terminals
Power-Supply Conductor Minimum Usable Volume per
Size Power-Supply Conductor
mm2 (mm dia.) (cm3)
2.0(1.6) 16
3.5(2.0) and 5.5(2.6) 20
8.0(3.2) and 14 37

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4.30.1.10 Wiring Space in Enclosures.

Table 4.30.1.10(b) Minimum Wire-Bending Space at the

2.0(1.6)–5.5(2.6) Not specified —

4.30.1.12 Motor Terminal Housings.

Table 4.30.1.12(b) Terminal Housings — Wire-to-Wire

Motors Over 280 mm in Diameter — Alternating-Current Motors

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