NEC Requirements for Outdoor Distribution Boxes: Complete specification guide for outdoor electrical distribution boxes covering NEC Article 312 requirements, NEMA ratings, sizing calculations, and selection criteria for commercial and residential applications. This fact sheet explains how to apply the requirements shown in AS/NZS 3012:2019 Electrical installations – construction and demolition sites (AS/NZS 3012:2019), which is called up as a mandatory standard by section 163 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 (WHS Regulation). A conduit body is a removable-cover section of a conduit system that provides access at junctions or termination points. Article 314 applies to: These. Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use. The provisions of this paragraph do not apply to conductors which form an integral part of equipment such as motors, controllers, motor control centers and like equipment. Covering circuits at voltages up to and including 1000V AC or 1500V DC, its regulations apply to the design, erection and verification of electrical installations, including additions and. Service conduits shall be slope away from the building to drain back to the manhole. Minimum conduit sizes shall be 3/4 inch (interior) and 1 1/4 inch (exterior).