All branch circuits serving patient care spaces shall be provided with a(n) ____ by installation in a metal raceway system or a cable having a metallic armor or sheath assembly.
A) adequate insulation
B) effective ground-fault current path
C) discrete pathway
D) rigid isolated conduit

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Branch circuits serving patient care spaces must have an effective ground-fault current path to quickly trip a circuit breaker in case of a ground fault, protecting patients from electric shock. This can be achieved by installing the branch circuit in a metal raceway system or a cable having a metallic armor or sheath assembly.

All Branch Circuits Serving Patient Care Spaces Shall Be Provided