where the
supply wiring method continues without splice or pull
point, and where the interior of the pole and any splices
are accessible by removing the luminaire.
Exception No. 2: No handhole shall be required in a pole
6.0 m (20 ft) or less in height abovegrade that is
provided with a hinged base.
(2) Where raceway risers or cable is not installed within the pole, a threaded fitting or nipple shall be brazed, welded, or attached to the pole opposite the handhole for the supply connection.
(3) A metal pole shall be provided with an equipment grounding terminal as follows:
a. A pole with a handhole shall have the equipment grounding terminal accessible from the
handhole.
b. A pole with a hinged base shall have the equipment
grounding terminal accessible within the base.
Exception to (3): No grounding terminal shall be required in a pole 2.5 m (8 ft) or less in height abovegrade where the supply wiring method continues without splice or pull, and where the interior of the pole and any splices are accessible by removing the luminaire.
(4) A metal pole with a hinged base shall have the hinged base and pole bonded together.
(5) Metal raceways or other equipment grounding conductors shall be bonded to the metal pole with an equipment grounding conductor recognized by
250.118 and sized in accordance with 250.122.
(6) Conductors in vertical poles used as raceway shall be supported as provided in 300.19.
410.36 Means of Support.
(A) Outlet Boxes. Outlet boxes or fittings installed as required by 314.23 and complying with the provisions of 314.27(A) and 314.27(B) shall be permitted to support lu-minaires.
(B) Suspended Ceilings. Framing members of suspended ceiling systems used to support luminaires shall be securely fastened to each other and shall be securely attached to the building structure at appropriate intervals. Luminaires shall be securely fastened to the ceiling framing member by mechanical means such as bolts, screws, or rivets. Listed clips identified for use with the type of ceiling framing mem- bers) and luminaire(s) shall also be permitted.
(C) Luminaire Studs. Luminaire studs that are not a part of outlet boxes, hickeys, tripods, and crowfeet shall be made of steel, malleable iron, or other material suitable for the application.
(D) Insulating Joints. Insulating joints that are not designed to be mounted with screws or bolts shall have an exterior metal casing, insulated from both screw connections.
(E) Raceway Fittings. Raceway fittings used to support a luminaire(s) shall be capable of supporting the weight of the complete fixture assembly and lamp(s).
(F) Busways. Luminaires shall be permitted to be con nected to busways in accordance with 368.17(C).
(G) Trees. Outdoor luminaires and associated equipment shall be permitted to be supported by trees.
FPN No. 1: See 225.26 for restrictions for support of over- head conductors.
FPN No. 2: See 300.5(D) for protection of conductors.